Hitting Percentage
Hitting percentage is (kills - errors) / total attacks. Fifteen kills, five errors, and 40 swings is (15 - 5) / 40, which is .250. For an outside hitter, .250 is a solid night and .300 is an excellent one. Middles often finish higher because a quick set faces fewer blockers. A team around .220 to .250 is usually competitive. The percentage tells you more than the kill total. Twelve kills on 40 swings with 7 errors (.125) is a different night from 12 kills on 20 swings with 1 error (.550).
Example
An outside hitter finishes 15 kills, 5 errors, and 40 attempts. That is .250. She scored enough, and she did not give away so many points that the good swings disappeared.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good hitting percentage in volleyball?
For outside hitters, .250 is solid and .300 is excellent. Middles often hit a higher percentage because quick sets face fewer blockers. If a hitter is under .100, the other team's defense is winning that matchup.
How is hitting percentage calculated in volleyball?
Subtract attack errors from kills, then divide by total attack attempts. A ball the other team digs is an attempt with no kill and no error. A stuff block that ends the rally is usually an error on the hitter. A ball you tip in bounds that they play is just an attempt.