Setting Decision Making in male high- level volleyball: a study from ecological theory and social network analysis perspective

The objective of the present study was to analyze and compare setter's decision-making (DM) in offensive construction side-out (attack from reception) high-level men's volleyball. sample consisted analysis 132 games Brazilian volleyball Super-League 2021/2022, with 22 for each team. results showed that eigenvector values were higher setting position 3, central attacker next setter, simple block, obtaining attack point. In addition, DM similar between teams, suggesting game strategies aim provide subsidies setter make decisions according context a flexible way generate benefits attackers about number blockers, being under ideal conditions due lifter's correct choices distribution, blockers avoid anticipating setting, this fact allows single block or double-broken blocks most cases. As practical application, 3 becomes an interesting option point acquisition is capable influencing as well optimal blocking condition. Another application would be themselves close strategy enable use "pipe" other areas court lower defensive power. Keywords: Expert Decision-Making; Performance Analysis; Team Sports; Action Choices; Constraints.