Volleyball questions..?

Question

ok so i have a couple of questions.. someone who really has experience and knows what they are talking about!

1) what are the plays that i should know for high school volleyball and where people are on the court ( 6-2, etc.)

2) can you explain the what each position does and where they are in the plays.. liek what does a la boro do, and middle blocker, and right side hitter, becuase those are the positions i am thinking of playing

thank you so much! i really need to know this information for tryouts!

Answer 1

Hi!  In high school, they mostly play 6-2, which means there are 2 setters playing at all times.  Sometimes, but not likely, they will play 5-1, which means there is only one setter, but that is a case when nobody was good enough to be a second setter.

A labero is also known as the defensive specialist who only plays back row.  So if you can dig really well, then labero might be the position for you.  Depending on the rotation, they sometimes or sometimes do not serve.  They are the player on the team in the different colored shirt, and they cannot attack in front of the 10 foot line.

A middle "blocker" or "hitter" is usually a really tall person, who can move to the outside, or to the setter, and helps them block attacks.  And im guessing you know what attacking is.  They also are the ones who, when they setter sets a 2 or a 4, they take it.  4's are shoots, which if you have seen Nebraska play, is what tracy stalls does, just a quick set, then attacked hard and powerful straight down over the net.  2's are the lobby sets that then are power hit to the back row of the opposing team.  During the plays, they are at the 10 foot line, ready to left right left and attack the ball, and cover for other free balls.

Outside hitters also block, but they are mostly the angled hitters that attack or spike really hard.  They call a 5, and the setter gives them high sets for the left right left, and they attack really hard at an angle, or they hit line.  they are also on the 10 foot line to cover the middle blocker, block themselves, or get ready to hit.

A right side is one of the harder positions to play.  Right side it behind the setter, and calls a 9.  Right side hitters are front row players that switch with the back row player in the case of a free ball.  They then call 9, and have the opportunity to hit a backset of the back row setter.  If you haven't played volleyball, then you wouldn't want to be a right side hitter.

I hope that helps!  Any questions, just let me know!!  If your tall, play middle.  If your average height, play outside.  If your short, play labero.  I'm short, so im a setter.

Answer 2

5-1 is with one setter

4-2 is with to setters

right front: hits

middle front: blocks

libero: digs spikes

Answer 3

Ok first question-

6-2

the only way to learn a 6-2 is to actually do it not many ppl can learn it without hands  on experience so youre just going to have to find someone who knows the rotation who can physically show it to you.

Next question-

Libero (at least i think thats what you meant)- they play middle back usually and are always on defense they should be the best passers and defenders on the team and they are incharge of the back row, what they say goes.  in rotations they will usually always be in middle back no matter what.  

Middle Blocker- If you are tall this is the position for you.  they are the best blockers and have to be very good at hitting they dominate the front row but dont control it, thats the setters job.  the libero and middle blocker work hand in hand as the libero plays back row for the middle blocker.  if you are a middle you wont be a libero and vise versa.

Right side- the block the outside hitter.  they have to be good at blocking, hitting and setting as they have to step in if the setter passes the ball.  in a 6-2 they will always be in the front row and never the back.

Hope I helped!

Answer 4

1) 6/2 and 5/1

2) libero or defensive specialist stays in the back row and can switch with anyone in the back row when the ball is not in play, middle blocker hits from the middle of the net and also tries to block the hits coming from the other team's middle hitter, right side hitter does the same as middle only on the right side---if playing the 6/2, the right side hitter will become the setter when rotating to the back row

Answer 5

ok well i've played for 5 years so i know what i'm talking about. On the court you have 6 players but you never stop moving. When the ball is on the other side of the net (the other team is playing it), you should be in "base".  When the ball is on your side then you have to be ready for anything.

Each position is different when it comes to where to stand and how to take your approach. So i really can't explain it.

Libero.  Thats what i play. Basically a libero is a passer. You can ONLY play backrow. (If you want to hit then this isn't the postion for you).  The libero position can serve and plays backrow for any of the players.

Basically you are in the backrow and get to pass the volleyball to the setter. A libero dives more then anyone on the court so if you don't like to dive then don't play this position.

My advice would be to ask someone on the team to take you to your school or an public court and have them show you the positions. If you don't feel comfortable then ask your coach.

Good Luck!  (:

You can e-mail /  message me if you have other questions or need more help

Answer 6

i have been playing varsity volleyball for three years, i played nationals club for three years, and am starting college this years with a starting spot and a full ride- i know volleyball. the libero (promounced le barro) is a seventh player who has her own special rules. on a high school level, for the most part, the rules do not allow her to serve, though on a college level and some club teams she may serve for one player. the libero may move into and out of the back row whenever she wants pretty much, as long as there is one serve between. the liberos movement on the court does not count as a substitution. the libero may only play in the back row- never in the front. she must wear   a different colored jersey- usually the inverse of the rest of the team. the libero must also follow back row attack rules, and it is most strictly enforced when it comes to liberos. the libero is a defensive speialist who usually is on the shorter side and usually goes in for the middles, though which players she goes in for it left to the coaches discretion. the middle blockers are the players who tend to start in the 3 and 6 positions ( if it was a phone pad and you were looking at the net, it would be the 2 and 8) the middle is usually the tallest player on the court. she is mainly responcible for blocking hits from the other team. her main attack is the 2 ball though more advanced players may hit quicks slides, shoots and various trick plays involving other players. most middle's play along the front row and serve then switch with the libero.  i honestly do not see how you would be choosing between these two as they are complete opposites. you and your coach should realize which is best for you. the setter and opposite have much the same relationship as a middle and libero. the setter is obviously responcible for setting the ball. a team may run a 5-1 meaning there are 5 potential hitters and one setter  or a 6-2 which means all players are potential hitters and there are two setters on the court. in a 5-1 the setter and opposite both play the entire way around the court. in a 6-2 the setter only plays in the back row leaving three front row hitters at all times.the opposite is just a right side hitter who is usually a good blocker as her position blocks the opponents outside hitter- who tends to be a primary hitter. when the opposite reaches back row, she substitutes with a second setter and the first setter comes out and subs with a second opposite. the outside is the most basic player i believe- she is very straight forward though most dynamic. she plays all the way around starting on the left side of the court. she is usually both a good hitter and passer she would play serve recieve and defense both front and back row. the outside usually runs 4 balls and shoots- more advanced outsides will also run 31's 32's 1's and even slides. their back row attacks also tend to be strong.

i know this is alot of information but you asked and volleyball is my life. if you have any other questions please message me  believe me i love talking about volleyball so any time!

Answer 7

4-2 means there are 2 designated setters and 4 designated hitters.  The setter is always in the front row.  When the setter rotates to the back row, the other setter will become the setter.  There are 1 setter and 2 hitters on the front row.

5-1 means 1 designated setter and 5 designated hitters.  The setter will set the entire time.  If they are in the front row, it will look like a 4-2.  If they are in the back row, it will look like the 6-2.

6-2 means there are 2 designated hitters and 6 designated hitters.  The setter comes up from the back row to set and then goes back to play defense.  There are always 3 hitters on the front row.  

Right side hitter.  Often the other setter in a 6-2 or a lefty, but not always.  Often the best blocker because they are in the position to block the best hitter from the other team.  

Middle hitter.  Usually the tallest players on the team.  Must be quick and be able to read the plays quickly.  Suppose to block against the middle hitter from the other team and go help block with the right side AND the left side.  Often hits shorter sets.  

Left side or power hitter.  Usually the best hitters on the team.  

Libero.  Back row specialist.  Described perfectly by katie.

Setter.  Supposed to take every second ball in order to set the hitters.  Often one of the fastest and smartest on the team.  Often the team leader and captain.  Must be able to figure out who is hot on your team and who is weak on the other team.