Positions in Volleyball

The Setter

The setter usually sits in position number 2. They are the ones who get the "second" hit to set the ball to the attacker. The setter is also the one who calls all the plays, and usually needs to be a leader on the team

Middle

There are two middles, one in position 6 and one in 3. The player in position 3 is usually one of the taller players or someone with a great vertical. "Front row Middle" (player in position 3) is the the blocker. They move back and fourth to the net always anticipating the opponents attack so they can block the ball. The "back row middle" (player in position 6) is one of the passers and plays a lof of defense. Defense can either be "6 up" or "6 back" which revolves around where the middle player sets up in terms of defense.

Power

Again, there are two power players. They play in positions 4 and 5. Power players are the ones who can usually hit/attack (spike) the ball the best. Often is the setter's "goto" hitter. The "back row power" is on defense and is ready for the return ball.

Offside

Offside, or often called "rightside" takes up position 1 usually. They are usually the back up setter, incase the setter can't set the ball (for instance if they just touched the ball.) They are also the ones who hit on the right side of the net. Having an offside means for 3 attackers when your setter is front row. This way the setter can set the ball to power, middle, or offside.

Libero

The libero is, generally, the most skilled defensive player on the team. There is only one libero per set, although there can be a different libero each set. The libero only plays back row, and takes the place of one of the players on the court, usually the middle. A very common defensive threat.

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