The Effect of Special Exercises Using a Flexible Mat in Developing the Explosive Power of the Legs and Some Physiological Indicators for Volleyball Players

Abstract

The research aimed to know the effect of those special exercises in developing some physical abilities and some functional indicators for volleyball players on two different soft floors. Functional volleyball players, and the researcher used the experimental method because it is appropriate to the nature of the research. As for the research sample, it was chosen in a deliberate way, represented by the players of the University College of Knowledge team in volleyball for the sports season (2021-2022), and their number is (14) players representing (100%) of the The total research community The ages of the players ranged between (20-25) years. Where the sample was divided into two experimental groups, the first group, which trained on the elastic carpet (flexible floor), while the second group trained on the volleyball court, as the sample was divided into two experimental groups in a random manner, with (7) players for each group. The researcher concluded the following:

• The exercises used by the researcher had a significant effect on the level of the research variables under study.
• The elastic rug exercises had a positive effect on developing the physical abilities under study.
• The researcher recommended:
• The necessity of using different exercises in terms of ground and resistances and emphasizing them in developing physical abilities and volleyball skills because of their positive impact on development events.
• The use of the soft carpet in the training units of various other games.