The main goal of this study is to analyse point-scoring actions in top-level women`s beach volleyball regarding the result outcome. At the 2019 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships in Hamburg, a total of 8,585 single point-scoring actions in rallies were analysed. According to the official beach volleyball rules, actions that can result in winning points during rallies include spikes, blocks, serves, and errors by the opponent team, which also represent the research variables. Considering the number of points required to win a set, statistical analyses were performed separately for 21-point sets and 15-point sets. Basic statistical parameters were calculated for all the variables, while the Mann-Whitney test was used to determine the differences between won and lo st sets, and the effect size was also calculated. Upon comparing won and lost 21-point sets, a statistically significant difference was determined in all the observed variables, whereas in 15-point sets a statistically significant difference was found only in the spike and block variables. In addition, the calculated magnitude of the effect size for all variables is medium, except for the variable spike in 21-point sets, where it is high. This research offers valuable insights for coaches and players, serving as an educational tool to set goals and adjust training processes. It highlights the distribution of points needed to win a set, which can inform strategies for both training sessions and matches.
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