NetRise

Research

The NetRise Volleyball Performance Research Program.

We investigate how physical characteristics, technical ability, training methods, training load, and playing position interact to influence volleyball performance — combining existing sports science with original data collection.

NetRise distinguishes clearly between what existing research has demonstrated, what NetRise hypothesizes, what we will test through future primary research, and the training recommendations derived from that evidence. Future hypotheses are never presented as established scientific fact.

Player Profile

  • Age
  • Height
  • Weight
  • Position
  • Experience
  • Training Volume

Physical Metrics

  • Vertical Jump
  • Reach
  • Movement

Skill Metrics

  • Serving
  • Passing
  • Spiking
  • Blocking

Analysis

  • Correlations
  • Regression
  • Position Comparisons
  • Trend Analysis

Evidence-Based Recommendations

  • Synthesized findings
  • Position-specific insight
  • Confidence & limitations

Training Plans

  • Applied to NetRise athletes
  • Re-tested over time
  • Feeds the next research cycle

Program Roadmap

How the research program evolves over time.

Phase 1

Literature Foundation

In Progress

Reviewing existing sports science across force-velocity profiling, serving skill acquisition, jump training methods, training load, and position-specific physical characteristics.

Section A

Literature Reviews

Five foundational studies form the initial NetRise Volleyball Performance Research Program. Each is broken down into objective, methodology, current literature, key findings, limitations, and the NetRise research question it inspires.

Study 1PLOS ONE2021

The Force–Velocity Profile as a Determinant of Spike and Serve Ball Speed in Top-Level Male Volleyball Players

Andrés Baena-Raya et al.

To identify which mechanical characteristics of jumping, sprinting, and upper-body ballistic movement are associated with spike and serve ball speed.

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Study 22021

Effect of Service Training on Drill Methods and Target Methods on Improving Service Skills for Volleyball

Ruslan, Gilberd Sandy, Nurjamal & Hendry Ismawan

To test whether structured serving practice improves volleyball serving performance, and to compare drill-based versus target-based serving practice.

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Study 3Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness2013

Training Methods to Improve Vertical Jump Performance

Jorge Pérez-Gómez & José A. L. Calbet

To review which training methods are effective for improving vertical jump performance.

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Study 42025

Impact of Lower-Volume Training on Physical Fitness Adaptations in Team Sports Players

Systematic Review & Meta-analysis

To determine whether higher training volume necessarily produces greater physical-performance improvements in team-sport athletes.

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Study 52017

Anthropometric and Physical Characteristics Allow Differentiation of Young Female Volleyball Players According to Playing Position and Level of Expertise

Milić et al.

To determine whether anthropometric and physical characteristics differentiate young female volleyball players by playing position and level of expertise.

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Section B

Original NetRise Research

Building the infrastructure to run our own studies — from data collection to publication.

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Upcoming Studies

The next primary research questions queued behind our five foundational literature reviews.

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Data Collection

Standardized protocols for capturing player profile, physical, and skill metrics in the field.

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Survey Dashboard

A future internal tool for athletes and coaches to submit wellness, RPE, and session data.

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Performance Database

A structured, privacy-conscious repository of NetRise athlete performance data over time.

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Statistical Analysis

Correlation, regression, and trend analysis applied to the growing NetRise dataset.

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Research Reports

Readable summaries translating statistical findings into coaching guidance.

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Charts & Interactive Graphs

Visualizing performance trends and position comparisons as the database matures.

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Publications

Formal write-ups of NetRise's original research, shared with the wider volleyball community.

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Future Annual Reports

A yearly synthesis of research progress, athlete outcomes, and program impact.