The purpose of this master's thesis was to investigate jump loads in elite-level beach volleyball and examine the impact of gender, playing position, game elements, and set and match outcomes on total jump frequency. The study analyzed 140 matches, 342 sets and 41777 jumos from the 2022 Beach Pro Tour Elite 16 series. Data were collected from official match reports and supplemented by the MyVert wearable device used with Slovenian players.
The results revealed statistically significant differences in jump counts between genders, playing positions, and game elements. Female athletes performed more jumps on average than males, and blockers executed significantly more jumps than defenders. In contrast, there were no statistically significant differences in jump numbers between winning and losing sets or matches. These findings indicate that the quantity of jumps is not directly linked to match success, and that tactical efficiency, psychological resilience, and jump quality play a decisive role.
The findings provide valuable guidelines for tailoring training programs based on position and gender and highlight the importance of integrating physical, technical, and mental preparation to achieve elite performance in beach volleyball.
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