- Bashayer Abdul-Kadhim Halbous*
- Asst. Lect. College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, University of Kufa, Najaf, Iraq
- DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.19101861
The spike
represents one of the most important offensive techniques in volleyball, as its
successful execution depends on a set of specific physical characteristics and
performance capabilities that enable players to apply it effectively during
competition. In practice, coaches often prefer players who specialize in
spiking and meet the height requirements that support efficient performance in
this role. Accordingly, this aspect forms the core problem examined in the
present study. In light of this, the study primarily aims to identify the body
height variables associated with spike performance among the target population
and to determine the relative contribution of each anthropometric variable to
performance outcomes. To address these aims, the researcher adopted a
descriptive research design using both survey and correlational approaches. The
study sample consisted of female students enrolled in the College of Physical
Education and Sports Sciences at the University of Kufa during the academic
year (2024–2025). A range of data collection instruments and procedures was
applied throughout the research process. Following a sequence of field-based
procedures including determining the body measurements most closely linked to
spike execution, establishing the validity of the spike test, conducting the
primary experiment, and applying appropriate statistical analyses the findings
indicated that spike performance is significantly associated with several
anthropometric measurements, particularly forearm length and hand length.
Moreover, increases in these measurements were found to correspond with greater
spike accuracy among female students at the College of Physical Education and
Sports Sciences, University of Kufa.
