What is the optimal serve error rate?
Serving aggressiveness and its impact on point scoring is a frequent talking point among volleyball coaches. Is there an optimal service error rate?
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volleyball statistics
Adjusting serve receive pass ratings
The 0-3 scale is commonly used to rate serve reception passing, but it has some significant limitations. Here are some thoughts on improving it.
Using point-related performance metrics
A fellow volleyball blogger has offered up a performance metric he likes. I think it's got some limited value, but with some shortcomings.
Understanding the limits of our observations
We all have limitations in how we perceive and remember things. This is something important to keep in mind when we think about what's happening.
Experience matters!
You can never discount the value of experience with respect to the performance of a volleyball team, as some stats from the Big 10 show.
Looking at scoring streaks, odds, and service strategy
A fellow blogger took a look at scoring points in streaks in the volleyball and how it relates to the outcome of sets. I have my thoughts on the subject.
Coaching Volleyball
Looking at offensive performance by set and pass quality
In this post I look at some offensive numbers from the 2017 Midwestern State season, noting what was surprising and looking at where improvement was needed.
Looking at jump count
How many times do volleyball players jump during matches and what are the implications for how we design our practices and strength training programs?
Is offense or defense more important in volleyball?
Do you think offense or defense is more important for the success of your volleyball team? Here is some analysis using data from the US college game.