A study of movement in sitting-volleyball.

Abstract

Focused on movement in the game of sitting-volleyball [also known as wheelchair volleyball] with the US Paralympic Team. The purpose of the study was to assess the effectiveness of lateral, forward, and posterior hand placement and open and closed body position on speed of movement of sitting-volleyball players. The United States Paralympic Women's volleyball team volunteered for the study. The team was in training at the time. All subjects were studied at the University of Central Oklahoma Wellness Center located in Edmond, Oklahoma.