MODULE | TEAM SPORTS

The Team

Objectives:
a) Identify the specific position volleyball.
b) Distinguish volleyball positions and roles.
c) Sustain interest in volleyball game.

Volleyball Positions and Roles

Volleyball positions determine what your role is out on the court during a game.
Each player has a specific job to do and each position works with the teammates to make
the best play possible. Learn about the role of each position, a list of things you should do if
you're playing that position, and a list of attributes you need in each spot.

For more information about volleyball positions and roles. Click the link below.
http://www.volleyballadvisors.com/volleyball-positions.html

 Setter

The setter is the backbone of the offense and makes the decisions about who gets
the ball when. She touches the ball on the second contact and delivers it to her hitters. She
needs to be able to take in a lot of information at once and to make good decisions in a split
second. Consistency here is key.

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 Outside Hitter

An outside hitter is a great all-around

player. Not only does the outside need great
ball-handling skills, but he needs to be a solid
hitter and blocker.

 Middle Blocker

A good middle can read the

opponent's setter like a book and is quick
enough to get from one end of the court to
the other to block the ball. The middle also
hits quick sets and keeps the other team's
defense off balance. A great middle blocker
is a major key to your team's defense.

 Libero

The libero plays in the back row and

has impeccable ball control. The libero
needs to be a great passer and an even
better digger. She is all over the court to
keep the ball in the air for her team to
create scoring chances. Their jersey is
different color among the regular players.
Also libero is the defense specialist.

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 Opposite

The opposite plays opposite the setter on the

right front and hits sets behind and in front of the
setter. The opposite is responsible for blocking the
opponent's outside hitter, which means the person
who plays opposite needs to be a solid blocker as
well as a good hitter. The opposite is also needed to
pass and set, so should have great ball handling skills.

POSITION OF PLAYERS

In a typical game of volleyball, there are usually six players on each team on the
court, and each player has their roles and responsibilities.

This is due to the nature of the sport where players move around and play flexibly,
doing what is required in any given situation.

Watch the video about volleyball positions and roles. Click the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Laf3-KQUG60

Reference:
BOOK: OFFICIAL VOLLEYBALL RULES 2013-
2016 Approved by the 33rd FIVB Congress
2012 https://www.fivb.orig

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