Movement Coordination and the Performance of Serving and Passing Skills in Beginner Volleyball Players: A Literature Review

Nopriyansyah

Authors

Nopriyansyah Universitas PGRI Palembang Author

Keywords:

Coordination of movement,, service, passing, volleyball, beginner players

Abstract

This study aims to examine the relationship between motor coordination, particularly hand-eye coordination and body balance, and the success of serving and passing techniques in novice volleyball players. This study used a literature review approach to several national studies published between 2021 and 2025 in SINTA indexed journals. Based on the selection results of 168 relevant articles, 10 studies were identified that met the inclusion criteria. The review results indicate that motor coordination significantly contributes to improving serving and passing skills. Hand eye coordination strongly influences accuracy and speed of movement, while overall body coordination supports postural stability during movement. This study emphasizes the importance of structured coordination training in teaching basic volleyball techniques for novice players. Practical implications: Coaches and physical education teachers are advised to integrate coordination training into their training programs to optimally develop serving and passing skills.

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