In the analysis of this sport, 9 coaches participated, 1 male coach and 1 female coach from Croatia, 4 from Italy, 2 from Portugal, and 1 male coach and 1 female coach from Serbia.
Average years of coaching experience: 15,2.
| Coordination: 17% |
| Speed reaction: 21% |
| Agility: 13% |
| Balance: 12% |
| Flexibility: 8% |
| Power: 21% |
| Muscle Endurance: 9% |
| Somatotype: 5x Mezomorph, 4x Ectomorph |
| Arms: 9x long. Torso: 7x normal, 1x long, 1x short. Legs: 8x long, 1x normal. |
Conclusion:
Based on the analysis of responses from 9 coaches, including 1 male and 1 female coach from Croatia, 4 from Italy, and 2 from Portugal, as well as 1 male and 1 female coach from Serbia, with an average coaching experience of 15.2 years, it is concluded that the ideal somatotypes for volleyball are predominantly Mesomorph, with 5 coaches favoring this trait and 4 supporting Ectomorph characteristics. The data reveals that speed reaction and power are the most critical attributes for success in this sport, each accounting for 21% of the necessary skills. Coordination follows closely at 17%, while agility (13%), balance (12%), and muscle endurance (9%) are also significant, with flexibility being the least important at 8%.
In terms of body proportions, all coaches indicated a preference for long arms (9), while torso preferences varied: 7 coaches favored normal torsos, 1 preferred a long torso, and 1 favored a short torso. Regarding leg length, 8 coaches noted a preference for long legs, while 1 coach preferred normal legs.
Therefore, the ideal athlete for volleyball is characterized by a combination of mesomorphic and ectomorphic traits, with a strong emphasis on speed reaction and power, featuring predominantly long arms and legs, alongside a mix of torso lengths that enhance performance in this sport.
