A volleyball player’s offensive efficiency is measured through a statistic derived from kills, errors, and attack attempts. The calculation involves subtracting attack errors from kills, dividing the result by total attack attempts, and then multiplying by 100 to express the value as a percentage. For example, a player with 15 kills, 5 errors, and 30 attempts would have a hitting percentage of .333, or 33.3%.
This metric provides valuable insights into a player’s offensive contribution and the effectiveness of offensive strategies. A higher percentage generally indicates a more effective attacker, contributing directly to team success. While tracking this statistic wasn’t always prevalent, it has become a cornerstone of modern volleyball analytics, providing coaches and players with objective data to assess and improve performance.