Beyond the Jump: A Scoping Review of External Training Load Metrics in Volleyball.

ABSTRACT:

Context

Volleyball is a complex sport involving multifaceted movements and high-velocity actions, leading to diverse external training loads (ETLs) that have profound implications for player performance and injury risk.

Objective

To provide a comprehensive overview of the measurement of ETL in volleyball, identify gaps in current understanding, and offer valuable insights for stakeholders in the field.

Data sources

The literature search was conducted across the following electronic databases: PubMed/Medline, Scopus, Web of Science, and SPORTDiscus.

Study selection

Studies were selected based on their relevance to the measurement of ETL in volleyball.

Study design

A scoping review methodology was chosen to map and summarize the broad body of literature re

SUBMITTER: Rebelo A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11569689 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature