The effect of the Numbered Heads and Listening Triangle strategies on learning some basic volleyball skills among eighth-grade students

Volume 4 , Issue 1 , December 2025 , Pages 418-438

Authors

Asst.Prof.Dr.Saadi Omar Yousef Yousef 1 ; Nigerfan Mashkhti Khaled Khaled 1

1 Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences – Duhok University

DOI logo 10.17656/11994

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Abstract

This study aimed to explore:

• The impact of the Numbered Heads Strategy and the Listening Triangle Strategy on learning specific basic volleyball skills.

• A comparison of the effectiveness of the Numbered Heads Strategy versus the Listening Triangle Strategy in teaching these skills.

To achieve these objectives, the researchers formulated the following hypotheses:

1. Significant differences exist between the pre-test and post-test mean scores of the two experimental groups in learning basic volleyball skills, favoring the post-test results.

2. No significant differences exist between the post-test mean scores of the two experimental groups in learning basic volleyball skills.

The researchers adopted an experimental design featuring equivalent groups with pre-tests and post-tests.

The study population consisted of 69 eighth-grade students from Sarsink, Amedi District, Duhok Governorate, during the 2024–2025 academic year. Students were distributed across two classes (A and B), and a sample of 28 students (14 from each class) was randomly selected using a simple lottery method.

An assessment tool was developed to measure the skill performance of the experimental groups in volleyball.

The educational curriculum for both experimental groups consisted of 8 instructional units, with one unit per week lasting 40 minutes. Upon completing the program, skill performance tests were conducted, video-recorded, and evaluated by specialists using structured scoring sheets. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS software.

Findings:

• Both strategies effectively enhanced the acquisition of basic volleyball skills.

• The Numbered Heads Strategy did not show superiority over the Listening Triangle Strategy in skill development.

Recommendations:

• Employing both strategies is recommended for teaching volleyball skills due to their proven effectiveness.

• Training workshops should be organized to promote awareness and educate instructors on the practical implementation of modern learning strategies in teaching.

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