Drilling smash training program: Is it possible to increase the VO2max of volleyball athletes?

The drilling method is widely believed to improve volleyball skills; however, it may also enhance physical fitness, particularly endurance. Despite this, the effectiveness of the drilling method for increasing VO2max in volleyball athletes has been minimally investigated. This study aimed to test the effect of the drilling smash training method on endurance. An experimental design was employed, involving 13 volleyball athletes aged 17–19 years as participants. The Multi Fitness Test was used as the assessment instrument. Descriptive analysis indicated a pre-test score of 43.85 and a post-test score of 46.93, with a significance level of 3.1. The Wilcoxon analysis revealed a significance value of 0.001 < 0.05, indicating a statistically significant difference. Therefore, the drilling smash training method can significantly increase the endurance of volleyball athletes based on the findings of this research. However, further research is needed to explore the long-term effects of this training on the overall performance of volleyball athletes.