Hitting Percentage
The efficiency stat (kills minus errors) divided by total attacks, the same .250 number you see on the NCAA match PDF and the arena ribbon board. A .300 night from a pin in DI women’s ball is a loud night, middles on quicks can run even higher, and a team in the .220-.250 range is usually in the hunt. It beats raw kill totals because a 30-swing, 7-error line tells the truth a box score of “12 kills” does not.
Example
15-5-40 turns into 10 divided by 40, a .250 volleyball hitting percentage. That line keeps you in the match even when you are not the flashiest attacker.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good hitting percentage in volleyball?
For outside hitters, .250 is solid and .300 is excellent. Middles often hit higher percentages because quick sets face fewer blockers. If a hitter is below .100, the opposing defense is outperforming them.
How is hitting percentage calculated in volleyball?
Take your kills, subtract your credited attack errors, divide by your total attack attempts. Rolled in digs do not count as errors; a stuff block to the floor usually does, depending on the stat crew, so know your host school’s key.