Table 3.
Performance summary of spike types.
| Spike type | Used (n) | Kill rate | Error rate | Continuation rate | Efficiency index (EI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deep spike | 817 | 0.34 | 0.12 | 0.48 | 0.22 |
| Straight spike | 622 | 0.39 | 0.17 | 0.38 | 0.23 |
| Diagonal spike | 471 | 0.41 | 0.13 | 0.44 | 0.28 |
| Tip shot | 478 | 0.30 | 0.08 | 0.61 | 0.22 |
| Block-out spike | 211 | 0.82 | 0.02 | 0.13 | 0.79 |
Efficiency Index (EI) = (Success−Errors)/Total Attempts. Continuation Rate refers to the proportion of spike attempts that resulted in neutral outcomes, representing rally continuation.