A.D. Hilchenko
North-West Institute of Management of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, Saint Petersburg

Objective of the study is to identify factors that influence the effectiveness of defensive actions by student volleyball players and to develop practical recommendations for optimising the training process, focused on improving game performance.
Methods and structure of the study. The sample consisted of 60 second-year students majoring in volleyball (30 young men and 30 young women) aged 19-21. The following methods were used in the study: systematic structured observation, video analysis using Dartfish software, and pedagogical testing.
Results and conclusions. The effectiveness of volleyball students' defensive actions is determined by their level of physical and technical-tactical training, gender, and individual psychological characteristics. The most common mistakes were identified: incorrect starting position, premature/late movement, inconsistency in ball reception technique, and incorrect positioning when blocking.

Keywords: defensive actions, volleyball, students, systematic observation, training process, technical training, tactical training.

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