Statistical Analysis of the Performance of Men’s Volleyball Teams in the Second League of the Ukrainian Championship in the 2024–2025 Season

Abstract

This article presents a comprehensive evaluation of the playing efficiency of men’s teams in the Second League of the Ukrainian Volleyball Championship for the 2024–2025 season, based on key statistical indicators. The aim of the study is to conduct a comparative analysis of the performance of men’s volleyball teams in the Second League during the qualification and final stages of the 2024–2025 Ukrainian Championship. Materials and Methods. The research analyzed statistical data from official online resources of the Volleyball Federation of Ukraine (NGO VFU) and other open sources. The study covers the period from October 2024 to April 2025. Team and player performance was assessed based on key statistical indicators: top scorer (points per set), best server (aces per set), best blocker (successful blocks per set), top scorer (total points), best server (total aces), best blocker (total blocks), reception – positive % ((perfect + positive receptions) / total receptions), attack – efficiency % (points scored through attacks / total attack attempts). Results. The study conducted a comparative statistical analysis of four leading teams participating in the XXXIV Ukrainian Men’s Second League Championship of the 2024/2025 season. The analysis covers both the qualification and final stages of the competition, focusing on key statistics that reflect individual performance and team dynamics. The study examined four teams that secured the top four positions in the final stage of the championship. Performance rankings of the top 20 players according to each criterion were analyzed during both the qualification and final phases. The “Lesya Ukrainka University” team demonstrated the highest cumulative efficiency in the final stage, affirming their strength through effective blocking and consistent attacking. This suggests a well-structured team strategy emphasizing coordination and systematization. The “Security Police-WNU-SOSE-Dynamo-2” team stood out for its rapid progress and high individual skill levels in attacking and serving, although it lacked consistency in other aspects such as reception and team blocking during the finals. The “CHAYSS Yunist” team was the most stable in serving, reception, and attack, indicating effective coaching and balanced player development. Despite having less impressive peak stats, the team maintained steady performance throughout the championship. The “Patriot Group” team showed notable strengths in serving and reception, particularly during the qualification stage. However, a decline in key indicators during the final phase suggests possible difficulties in adapting to a higher level of competition or a lack of squad depth. Conclusions. The analysis confirms that the 2024/2025 season marked a period of qualitative growth in the playing performance of Second League men’s volleyball teams. Intense competition was observed throughout the championship, and team statistics reflect a high level of preparation, worthy of attention from specialists and organizers of higher divisions. The examination of competitive performance during both the qualification and final stages clearly highlighted a group of leaders, with “Lesya Ukrainka University” establishing a dominant position by demonstrating stable results and high-quality play across all technical and tactical components. Alongside them, the teams “Security Police-WNU-SOSE-Dynamo-2” and “CHAYSS Yunist” showcased the dominance of the western group, indicating strong competition in that segment of the tournament. The statistical analysis of the XXXIV Ukrainian Men’s Second League Volleyball Championship in the 2024/2025 season underscores the high level of competition and the multifaceted nature of team success. Each core technical-tactical element (scoring, serving, blocking, reception, attack) plays a critical role in the overall game model.