Setter (1)-Main responsibility is to set up the hitters--wherever they may be (this could
even mean back row). The second contact of each possession is meant for the
setter, but if he/she can't get it, he/she must yell 'help.' If for some reason
the setter must touch the first contact in a possessoin, he/she should cry
'setter out' to let your teammates know that the setter cannot get the second
ball.
Middle Blocker/Libero (6)-These two positions are not one and the same, but the descriptions for each are
very similar. Defensive specialists only play in the back row, but if they
want to come in the game, they must make a substitution with the referees.
Liberos only play back row, but they are allowed to go in and out the game as
much as they need. Bookkeepers usually have a tracking sheet for the libero.
Liberos must wear a different jersey than the rest of the team to
differentiate between them and the rest of the team. They do a lot of rolling
and digging to keep the ball in play!
Outside Hitter (5)-This player hits from the strong corner. What do I mean by that? If you're
right handed, the strong corner is front-left. Lefties come from the
front-right corner to be most powerful.
Opposite(4)-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.
Middle Blocker (3)-Usually a very tall member of the team. Plays mostly in middle front and blocks
every hit. Will usually move to form a double block with either outside hitters.
Right Side Hitter (2)-A right side hitter is the same as the outside hitter, he/she 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