Levantadores do Campeonato Mineiro de Voleibol 2023: análise da distribuição para a posição 2

Abstract

Game analysis is crucial for elite volleyball performance, especially regarding the role of setters, who are responsible for distributing plays and directly influencing the team's offensive success. The research gap lies in the need to investigate how ecological variables affect these athletes' decision-making processes. The aim of this study is to analyze the decision-making of setters from elite male volleyball teams. Data were extracted from video analyses of four final matches from the 2023 Men's Minas Gerais Volleyball Championship, totaling 649 offensive actions (side-out). Among the examined cases, 521 (80.28%) resulted in unexpected outcomes, while 128 (19.72%) confirmed the initial hypothesis. The analyzed variables included Game, Receiving Team, Set, Starter Status, Setter's Position, Occurrence, Net, Pass, Distance, Attack Zone, Attacker's Position, Effectiveness, Block, and Game Moment. The results suggest that setters' decision-making is predictive of a decisive action for their team's side-out success. This study's contributions are significant for professional volleyball, offering valuable insights into variables that can directly impact athletes' performance and results on the court.