<![CDATA[Background: Despite extensive research on biomechanical determinants of spike performance, evidence linking perceptual–kinaesthetic abilities to sport-specific execution remains limited. Objectives: This study examined the relationship between kinaesthetic perception and spike performance in volleyball. Methods: A correlational design was used with 40 male physical education students (non-elite players). Kinaesthetic perception was assessed using the Kinaesthetic Obstacle Test (KOT), and spike performance was evaluated through an on-court accuracy test. Pearson’s correlation was applied. Results: A significant positive relationship was found between kinaesthetic perception and spike performance (r = 0.614, p < 0.05). The coefficient of determination (r² = 0.377) indicates that kinaesthetic perception accounts for 37.7% of the variance in performance. Conclusion: Kinaesthetic perception is meaningfully related to spike performance, supporting its role in perceptual-motor integration during complex open skills. However, performance is multifactorial, and findings are limited to a non-elite sample. Future studies should incorporate additional physical and perceptual variables and employ designs that allow stronger inference.]]>
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