Bujang Bujang, Yusuf Hidayat, Mia Kusumawati, Hasan Basri, Azi Faiz Ridho, Wahidah Tumijan, Wan Ahmad Munsif Wan Pa, Dywa Ikal Mutaqin, Bimo Subagyo

Can Virtual Reality Training Effectively Improve Physical Condition and Back-Row Attack in Volleyball?

Introduction

Can virtual reality training effectively improve physical condition and back-row attack in volleyball?. Discover how virtual reality training significantly improves junior volleyball players' physical condition, including vertical jump & agility, and enhances back-row attack performance.

Abstract

Background: There is an urgent need to explore innovative training methods that can improve the physical condition and back-row attack performance of junior volleyball players. Despite its great potential, Virtual Reality (VR) is still underutilized in youth sports training.Aims: This study aims to test the effectiveness of VR-based training in improving physical conditioning and back-row attack quality.Method: A quasi-experimental design was employed with 24 junior volleyball athletes aged 14 to 16. The participants underwent VR-based training three times a week for six weeks, with each 45-minute session consisting of a 15-minute warm-up, a 30-minute training session, and a 5-minute cool-down. Measurement tools included vertical jump tests, 20-meter sprints, Illinois agility tests, and structured observations to evaluate physical performance and back-row attack effectiveness. Data were analyzed using paired t-tests and multiple linear regression.Result: The results showed significant improvements in vertical jump height (d = −8.18), sprint time (d = 2.42), agility score (d = 3.32), and back row attack (d = −3.32) at p < 0.001. Structured observations revealed improvements in the accuracy, timing, and coordination of back-row attacks. Regression analysis revealed that a better physical condition, particularly in terms of jumping and agility, significantly contributed to improved back-row attack performance (R² = 0.876, p < 0.001).Conclusion: These findings suggest that VR-based training can effectively enhance physical condition and technical performance in back-row attacks, likely due to the immersive simulation environment supporting enhanced motor learning and situational awareness.

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