The influence of feedback on performance of serving and reception skills in Volleyball

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of different types of feedback on serving and reception skills. The researchers used an experimental design and data were gathered using valid and reliable tests that were developed internationally. The study sample consisted of 60 male students that were divided into three groups. The first group was comprised of 20 students utilizing knowledge of results type of feedback, the second group was comprised of 20 students utilizing knowledge of performance type of feedback, and the third group was comprised of 20 students utilizing both types of feedback combined. The results indicated that there were statistically significant differences in the serving and reception skills between the experimental groups. The experimental group that utilized both types of feedback showed significantly better performance than either of the other two groups.