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πŸ‘₯ Positions

Six players, many specialised roles. Pick a position to see where it plays, how it moves during a rally, and what it takes.

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Setter

The quarterback

The setter takes the second touch on almost every play and decides who attacks. They run the offence.

OPPONENT3 mSERVICE ZONESetting targetBack-row defence (zone 1)S

Dotted line = typical movement during a rally. Shaded areas = main zones of responsibility.

Skill profile

AttackDefenceBlockingPassingSettingServing
Attack
Defence
Blocking
Passing
Setting
Serving

Responsibilities

  • Delivers the second contact to put attackers in the best position to score.
  • Reads the opposing block and chooses the best attacking option.
  • Calls plays and signals sets to hitters.
  • Blocks on the right side when in the front row; defends position 1 when in the back row.
  • Can "dump" the ball over on the second touch when in the front row.

Key attributes

Soft, precise handsQuick footworkCourt vision & decision-makingLeadership & communicationConsistency under pressure

Famous international players

⭐ Simone Giannelli (ITA)⭐ Micah Christenson (USA)⭐ Bruno Rezende (BRA)⭐ Alessia Orro (ITA)