López Martínez, EduardoLópez Serrano, CarlosHernández González, CésarMolina Martín, Juan José2025-12-112025-12-112025López Martínez, E., López-Serrano, C., Hernández Gonzalez, C., & Molina Martín, J. J. (2025). How serve origin-destination and receiver contact point shape reception in elite women’s volleyball. Journal of Sports Sciences, 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2025.25981750264-04141466-447Xhttps://hdl.handle.net/11268/16599Reception is a critical determinant of success in elite volleyball, yet the combined influence of serve trajectory and contact point remains underexplored, particularly in women’s competitions. This study analysed how the interaction between serve trajectory (origin and destination zones) and the receiver’s contact point affects reception quality in high-level women’s volleyball. It was hypothesised that receptions performed with middleline contact would achieve higher performance than those executed with lateral or low contacts, regardless of serve trajectory.engjournal article10.1080/02640414.2025.2598175embargoed accessCompetencia deportivaAtletaDeporteGoal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages