The Effect of Guided Practice Strategy on Learning the Blocking Skill in Volleyball Among Second-Year Students

Abstract

The aim of the research is to use the guided practice strategy in learning the blocking skill in volleyball for second-year students in the Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences at the College of Basic Education, University of Diyala. It also aims to examine the impact of using the guided practice strategy in learning the blocking skill in volleyball among the research sample. The researcher used an experimental method with two groups (experimental and control), along with pre- and post-tests, as the most suitable approach to address the research problem. The research sample was randomly selected by lottery from the Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences at the College of Basic Education, University of Diyala, for the academic year 2023/2024, consisting of 50 students, with 25 students in each group. The experimental group was represented by Division (A), while the control group was represented by Division (B).

The researcher concluded that using the guided practice strategy significantly contributed to improving the blocking skill among students, as they were able to learn and perform the movement with greater accuracy and effectiveness. Direct guidance during the guided practice exercises positively impacted the students' ability to understand the technical fundamentals of the blocking skill, helping them develop more effective defensive strategies, It is recommended to continuously apply the guided practice strategy in volleyball training to improve the learning of defensive skills, especially blocking, with an emphasis on identifying and correcting errors during practice. Immediate feedback should be used during instruction to correct mistakes as they occur, which helps improve learning and motivates students to enhance their performance.