The effect of special exercises according to the strategies (K, U, D) and (hierarchical learning) in learning to perform the skills of preparation and receiving the serve for the junior players of the Kufa Volleyball Club

Abstract

The research aimed to prepare special exercises according to the strategies k, u, d) and (hierarchical learning) in learning to perform the skills of preparation and receiving the serve for the juniors of the Kufa Volleyball Club. These exercises were applied for a period of two months, at the rate of two educational units per week, on the research sample of (14) players for the 2023-2024 sports season. They were divided (by lottery) into two equal groups with a ratio of (7) players for each group, and tests related to the research were conducted (preparation, receiving the serve). The results showed significant differences for the exercises prepared for both groups in the pre-post tests, and non-significant. In the post-tests, the researcher concluded that the reason for these results was the use of the two strategies: The researcher recommends using these exercises to achieve better results in various sports, especially those that depend on a wide range of movement, and emphasizing the allocation of exercises similar to technique (artistic performance), especially with such age stages, and also conducting similar studies on other games and activities.