Volleyball - self analysis

Performance analysis

My analysis sheet was set out as such, firstly I made a table that was marked by either using a numerical value or through a word that best represents my ability in that skill. The skills I was assessed in consisted of:

• Serving (scored 9/15)

- Used a wide variety of serving techniques including an overhead serve and including a jump showing  that he is an autonomous performer in the area of serving. 

• Passing/Setting (21/29)

- The positioning when making a pass could be improved however the height and positioning of the actual set was excellent and consistent.

• Blocking (1/3)

- You attempted the blocking in an aggressive manor which showed good promise however the jump to meet the oppositions attacker was timed poorly and needs some work. 

• Attacking/Hitting (3/6)

- Used a wide variety of attacking shots, such as smashing. However the success rate (number of shots that went in) was not as high as it could have been due to focusing to much on power instead of placement

• Communication (good-excellent) 

- You communicated well, by assisting people with less knowledge on where to be positioned, but also listened very well to your teammates to take on board their advice also. 

• Game Awareness (okay-good)

- You knew where your team mates were around you at any one time, however there was moments when you left shots, thinking your teammate would assist you. But it didn't always happen.  

• Movements (good-excellent) 

I also gave my assessor the possibility to leave comments on either where I could improve or for some positive feedback of what they personally thought I did well. ( these have been added underneath each skill to give a more in-depth analysis of how I performed according to what I observed).

Here is my own self analysis of performance in Volleyball:

Green - How important it is to have
Yellow - How well I used/showed it

When looking at this performance analysis of myself, I can compare how well I performed, to how well it should have been for me to be most effective in this specific. So when looking at for example serving, I feel that I was very effective in this skill (not far from the required skill level to be most effective). However on the other hand, I rated myself least effective in accuracy, which was also what my college suggested I improve (with just over 50% of each shot type going into the court).

Here is a more informative break down of some of my most strong/weak skills:

Here is my first skill that I have chosen, as you can see my strengths are anticipation and use of my fingertips. My weaknesses however are my placement and moving into position. Each of these could be improved through a set of training methods. For example for my movement, I could set up a ladder and cones session, which would help to improve my footwork which will in effect make me more efficient at moving around the court to conserve energy and keep balanced during each shot I play.

My other main weakness is my Placement of shots. This could be improved through a training session which requires precision. For example using hoops as targets over the other side of the net that I must aim to hit (with a wide variety of shots).

 This is the second skill I chose to focus on (digging). For this specific skill, I felt that my main two strengths of this skill continuum were anticipation of where the ball was going and also crouching into position for a more effective dig, due to being' compact'. On the other hand, my weaknesses were creating a flat base using my palms, this could be improved by having a coach give myself manual guidance, this will allow me to gain more of a kinaesthetic awareness for this part of the skill. 

My other main weakness was pushing upwards through my legs so that I would drive the ball upwards for a more controlled dig to a teammate. It will also give my dig more height so that my teammates can react to it. I could improve this through plyometric training e.g. box jumps or resistance band training. This will recruit more type 2B fibre so I can explode upwards through my legs. 

My third skill that I chose to focus on was serving - overhead. My main strengths within this skill was the contacting of the ball (being my strongest). My second strength of this skill continuum was the balancing on my back leg when beginning the runup so that I could generate more speed over a shorter period of time. However, having said this one of my main weaknesses was my throw up of the ball, this would becuase I was throwing the ball out in front of me instead of upwards so I would be stable when taking the shot. I could improve this by improving my general hand to eye coordination, for example through having multiple feeders throw balls at different trajectories, where I play an attacking shot (overhead) and try to hit the opposite side of the court.

My other main weakness was my follow through, this was because I did not try to follow in a straight motion, this was because my head was tilted to one side, this meant that my body then followed in the same direction as a result and my shot became skewed and less accurate. I could improve this specific weakness again through  manual guidance of a experienced coach so he can give me a greater kinaesthetic awareness of how I should finish the shot for more accuracy and control.

For my final skill, I chose to use blocking. My main strengths of this skill was the lifting upwards of my arms and the timing along with it. Also another of my strengths was my anticipation of when the opposition would play an attacking shot to hit the ball over to our side of the court. My main weakness of this skill is my crouching position so that I can load my my leg muscles to bound upwards. This specific part of the skill could be improved by introducing some balance work such as side to side walking or toe to toe walking. So i can obtain a stable base to maintain a steady crouch position.

Another weakness of this specific skill is my vertical jump upwards. This is partly because of my crouch being inefficient meaning that I can not load my muscles as effectively to spring upwards. This could be improved by again introducing some plyometric exercises such as lunges and drop jumps to improve my muscle memory for jumping vertically upwards.

S.W.O.T analysis: 

Internal This is something that you can control and have an effect on	Strengths ·         A good relaxed arm stroke when contacting the ball ·         A good body position and also good movement towards the ball ·         An excellent level of anticipating play.	Weaknesses (areas for improvement) ·         Not accurate in my shots because to much shot power   ·         My digging is inconsistent. ·         My technique for blocking is skewed because I do not have a set muscle memory for crouching effectively.
External This is something that is outside and you may not have full control over these factors	Opportunities ·         Short game has been practised and focused on with the coach ·         I have learnt how to mentally rehearse where I want to play my shots based on the position of my opposition ·         Has stated to some core work in the gym to help with keeping balanced in crouched position (for digging). ·         The opportunity to attend more training sessions and one to ones with my coach.	Threats ·         Can get very aggressive and this can disrupt my game especially when I am losing? ·         I do not play very well in really hot conditions. ·         The opponent that I am playing next is of a much higher ability which puts me off as a result. ·         I feel under pressure when I know I am not consistent at hit the volleyball.