👥 Positions
Six players, many specialised roles. Pick a position to see where it plays, how it moves during a rally, and what it takes.
DS
Defensive Specialist
DSA substitute who comes in for a front-row player (usually a middle or opposite) when they rotate to the back row, to improve passing and defence.
Dotted line = typical movement during a rally. Shaded areas = main zones of responsibility.
Skill profile
Responsibilities
- Strengthens back-row passing and digging.
- Unlike the libero, can serve and wears the normal team jersey.
- Uses a regular substitution to enter and leave.
Key attributes
Ball controlServingDefensive reading
Famous international players
⭐ Common in national team rosters as a tactical sub