Vol. 7, Issue 2, Part B (2025)

Purpose
This study aimed to

1. Determine the level of psychological anxiety and its relationship to reception accuracy among volleyball students at the University of Babylon.
2. Examine the correlation between psychological anxiety and volleyball reception accuracy.

Methodology: A descriptive research design was employed, incorporating survey, standardized assessment, and comparative approaches. The study population consisted of 95 volleyball students, of whom 24 were randomly selected, representing 75% of the targeted sample. Data collection involved administering a psychological anxiety scale followed by a reception accuracy performance test.

Key Findings

1. A statistically significant inverse relationship was found between reception accuracy and psychological anxiety within the sample.
2. Students exhibiting higher levels of psychological anxiety demonstrated lower reception accuracy than their peers.
3. Students with lower levels of psychological anxiety achieved higher reception accuracy scores.

Recommendations

1. Implement reception training under varied and challenging conditions to enhance skill resilience.

Incorporate structured psychological preparation programs to reduce the negative effects of psychological anxiety on performance skills.