Features of volleyball technique for overarm reception among 12-15-year-old children

Statement of the problem. The article analyzes the technique of receiving the ball in modern volleyball. Highquality ‘fine-tuning’ of the ball helps to reduce the risk of an attack from the opponent, using the technique of the correct reception, after which you can make an ideal pass to the attacker preparing for a direct hit. The purpose of the article is to identify the use of spatial orientation and improve the level of technical training of middle school age volleyball players during training. The methodology and methods of the research include the analysis of scientific and methodological literature, revealing the basic principles of the technique of overarm reception, factors affecting the effectiveness of receiving the ball in this age group, identifying the main problems and errors in the technique of receiving the ball among children aged 12-15. The study was conducted from September to December 2023 and involved volleyball players aged 12 to 15. One-hundred people took part in this study. Of these, 64 % were men, 36 % were women from cities in Russia and Kazakhstan. Volleyball players aged 12 to 15 took part in the survey. Research results. As a result of a survey among volleyball players of different age categories (mainly 14 years old), important aspects requiring focusing in the training process were identified. The majority of participants (65 %) are engaged in a sports specialization group, however, they lack time to practice important techniques, such as overarm reception (49 %). This indicates the need to pay more attention to the overarm reception. It is also noted that the coaches do not take into account the opinion of the players enough, and this can negatively affect the team atmosphere and safety. The most frequently practiced techniques are serving (37 %), while passing the ball requires more attention (12 %). It is important to pay attention to these aspects in order to increase the effectiveness of the training process.