A master’s thesis by student Mohammed Adel Youssef was discussed at the College of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Baghdad, entitled:
“The Effect of Exercises According to the Inclined Stopping Step on Some Physical and Biomechanical Variables in the Performance of the High Diagonal Spike Skill in Volleyball for Juniors.”
The examination committee consisted of:
•Prof. Dr. Haider Shmakhi Jabbar – Chair
•Prof. Dr. Huda Hameed Abdul Hassan – Member
•Asst. Prof. Dr. Khalil Sattar Mohammed – Member
•Prof. Dr. Alaa Mohsen Yasser – Member and Supervisor
The significance of the research lies in designing specialized exercises targeting the inclined stopping step, focusing on its role in enhancing the biomechanical performance of the high diagonal spike, a complex skill in volleyball that particularly requires refined footwork mechanics during the approach, especially in executing the angled step effectively.
The study aimed to develop exercises based on the inclined stopping step to enhance certain physical and biomechanical variables related to the spike performance in juniors aged 14–16 years, and to identify the differences between pre- and post-test results for both the control and experimental groups.
The researcher concluded that the exercises designed based on the inclined stopping step had a significant positive impact on improving the targeted physical and biomechanical variables. These improvements contributed to better balance control during jumping and landing, leading to an overall enhancement in the technical quality of spike performance among junior volleyball players.
This research aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
•Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being – through promoting physical activity among youth.
•Goal 4: Quality Education – by integrating scientific approaches into sports training.
•Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure – through innovative biomechanical applications in sports performance.
