Volleyball ExplainedVolleyball Explained

Positions

Setter Hitter Libero Defensive Specialist

What is a Setter?What is a Setter?

• Usually take the second ball in every play

• Mostly set the ball with their hands

• Can use their forearms if necessary

• Put the ball high in the air for the hitter to hit it

• Can play front row and back row

What is a Hitter?What is a Hitter?

• Usually take control of the 3rd contact

• Hit the ball over the net with their hand

• Goal is to score on the opponent

• Can play front row and back row

• There are different hitters:– Outside Attacker– Middle Attacker– Opposite Attacker– Back Row Attacker

What is a Libero?What is a Libero?• The libero is a fairly new position

• Only one libero is allowed on the court

• The libero is only allowed to play back row

• He or she can substitute back row for any player

• Can not overhand set in front of the 10ft line

• The libero wears a different colored jersey from the rest of the team • Is allowed to serve for one rotation in college

What is a Defensive Specialist?

• Someone who plays back row for a front row

player who is not as good at playing back row

• Is usually one of the better passers and

defenders on the team

• There can be more than one defensive

specialists on the court

• Is allowed to serve

SettingSetting• Overhand

- use hands to push ball high in the air- ball must hit both hands at the

same time

• Forearm- less precise- more powerful

• “Sets” are plays

• Sets must go to the right area

• Poor setting can mean less chance to score

HittingHitting• Player uses hand to “hit” the ball over the net

• Hit can land anywhere on the other side of the court

• Can be the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd contact

• Different ways to score– tip– roll shot

PassingPassing• Is the 1st contact of the 3 allowed

• Taken after the opposing team serves the ball over the net

• Player takes the ball with his or her forearms

• Requires quickness and repetition

• Hardest skill in volleyball

• Any player is allowed to pass

• The libero or defensive specialist should try to pass every ball

DiggingDigging• First contact after the opposing team hits the ball over the net

• Can require diving

• Goal is to stop the other team from scoring

• Many types of digs - Forearm

- Over hand - Pancake

BlockingBlocking• First line of defense

• Requires good timing for when to jump

• Player jumps with both arms up to try to stop the opposing hitters ball from crossing the net

• Any front row player can block

• DON’T touch the net

Out of System PlaysOut of System Plays

(Any play that is not perfectly smooth)(Any play that is not perfectly smooth)

• If the setter can’t take 2nd ball the libero sets

• Requires extra communication

• It is still possible to score

• Players may have to switch positions for the rally

• Happen frequently

Substitution RulesSubstitution Rules

• Each team gets 12 subs

• A player can only play one position per game, but may sub in and out as many times as needed

• Libero does not take up a substitution

• Libero can go in for any player back row as many times as needed

• Substitutions must occur in front of the 10 foot line