Complexos de jogo no voleibol feminino: como o sequenciamento se constitui a partir do nível do adversário?

Abstract

Introduction and Objective. Game analysis in sports is employed to identify key performance parameters of teams, enabling the structuring and adaptation of training sessions. The present study aimed to analyze the sequencing of game complexes in women's volleyball, considering the levels of the confrontations of the teams participating in the 2021/2022 Superliga.Methodology. The sample consisted of observations from 135 out of the 148 matches played (91%). The variables considered were the game complex (K) and the effect of the complex (3-point, 2-continuity, 1-attack block,and 0-error), with analyses conducted based on the level of the match. To achieve the propo-sed objective, descriptive and inferential analyses (chi-square and residual adjustments) were performed, along with social network analysis using eigenvector centrality.Results. The results showed that, regardless of match level, the K0-2 to KI-3 sequence was the most fre-quent. The analysis of game complexes revealed K0-2 –KI-3 as the most common sequence. Social network analysis highlighted that High vs. Intermediate level matches presented the highest centrality. A significant association was found (χ² = 57.964, p < 0.001) between match level and the type of complex, with Complex V being positively associated with high and intermediate-level matches. No significant association was ob-served between match level and the effect of the complex.Discussion. These findings emphasize the importance of understanding game complex sequencing as a key indicator of tactical dynamics and team consistency. The predominance of the K0-2 –KI-3 sequence across all levels suggests that offensive success is strongly linked to the quality of reception and the efficiency of transition to attack. The use of social network analysis provided additional insights into interaction pat-terns among teams of different competitive levels, highlighting the dynamic nature of performance in women's volleyball.Conclusions.Based on these findings, it is recommended that training incorporate structured drills empha-sizing the K0-2 to KI-3 transition, simulating opponents of different levels to enhance tactical adaptability. This strategy aims to strengthen the reception-attack transition and prepare teams for diverse competitive environments, improving tactical efficiency and resilience in high-level women's volleyball.