Aim. In volleyball sport, a player must make motoric reactions based on visual information to perform fast and accurately. In the literature, it is seen that reactive agility test protocols are handled in accordance with the structure of the sport and arranged accordingly. In this context, the aim of this study is to determine the validity and reliability of a new reactive agility test designed for volleyball players. Methods. A total of 50 volleyball players participated in the study. 25 elite (age: 22.9±02.76 years, height: 179.81±10.13 cm, body weight: 73.42±09.68 kg, training experience: 9.92±1.22 years) and 25 sub-elite (age: 21.18±1.85 years, height: 175.63±09.80 cm, body weight: 62.45±6.45 kg, training experience: 1.67±0.63 years). Elite volleyball players were selected from volleyball Iraqi universities championship. Sub-elite athletes were selected from Baghdad university. Results. Statistical analyses showed that highly significant explanatory coefficient was determined between the two tests (test & retest) for the sub-elite group. Conclusions. The present study attempted to develop a test protocol that included cognitive activities for volleyball players. It has been determined that the newly developed volleyball specific reactive agility test is a valid and reliable measurement method. Accordingly, it is proposed that this test protocol can be used to improve and monitor reactive agility ability for volleyball players.
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