Volleyball Volleyball Explained Explained
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