What does a utility do in volleyball?

Question

What does a utility do in volleyball?

Answer 1

you must be a good player that means u can play any position..

Answer 2

I usually have that one player that I feel I can trust at almost every position.  Utility player could mean different things to differnt teams.  Last year I had a player who backed up the Libero, Defensive Specialist and Outside Hitter as well as the 2nd back up for setter.  The year before that I had a player who backed up the Opposite, Middle and Setter.  The year before that my Utility player was the back up at all 6 front row positions.  

As a coach I depend on this person quite a bit.  If there is an injury or someone just isn't playing well, this person is the one that needs to be ready to jump in at any time.  The Utility player needs to know all the positions that she may go in for (which is usually a lot more than anyone else on the team needs to know).  I would have matches where the Utility player may not get in and then I would have other matches where they would get in within the first 5 points and play the rest of the match.  

I believe it is the toughest position for a player to have because she never knows how much she is going to play.  But as a coach I really appreciate this player quite a bit.  In each of these scenerios the player on my team went on to be a good starter in the next season once a girl ahead of her graduates.

I hope this helps a little bit and remember that your coach really appreciates your versatility!!!!

Answer 3

Everything. Front and back court. You fill in where ever the coach says. You aren't likely a starter. You're the reserve. But no less important.

Your job if on the court is to concentrate on getting control of that ball coming over the net. Setting up on the second shot.

To get more  forecourt time get to a quad machine in the weight room and build up your legs before you start jumping higher and higher.

To really get a handle on what you do is let others practice their serves. Any dolt can serve. Just don't call them dolts though htey won't like it. Its the guy on the other end taking the first hit or touch that is the most important guy on the court.

Focus on the spin and angle. Just let the ball come to you. Learn to get that ball under control for the setup (second strike) or the front row. The crowd goes for the guys on the front row but the back court guys make the team work.