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Voleibol · Nivel 3: Preintermedio · Subnivel 3.1

Posiciones y funciones

10 tests · 100 datos · actualizado el 25 de octubre de 2026 · markdown

What the setter, outside hitter, opposite, middle blocker and libero do in a rally, specialists, who stands opposite whom, the qualities each role needs, the captain and the starting line-up.

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Test 1The setter's jobHacer un test

  1. The setter plays the second ball and turns the pass into a set.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  2. The setter chooses which hitter gets the ball, like a quarterback choosing a receiver.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  3. A front-row setter can send the second ball over herself.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  4. Teams agree who sets when the setter cannot, often the libero or the opposite.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  5. The setter plays defence and moves to set the counter-attack.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  6. Each hitter likes a certain height and speed of set.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  7. In a 5-1, one setter sets in all six rotations.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  8. Hide, run in, set, cover.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · aplicación

  9. Receiver, setter, hitter.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · aplicación

  10. After setting, the setter follows the ball to cover the hitter.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · aplicación

Test 2The outside hitter's jobHacer un test

  1. Outside hitters attack from the left, where most high balls go.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  2. Outside hitters receive serves and take many of the team's attacks.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  3. When the pass is poor, the safe high ball goes outside.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  4. Most teams play two outside hitters, opposite each other in the rotation.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  5. In the back row they keep passing and can attack from behind the attack line.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  6. High balls give the block time to set up against them.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  7. Liberos and outside hitters usually share the passing.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  8. Pass, make room, attack, then defend.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · aplicación

  9. A bad pass usually means a high ball to the outside.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · aplicación

  10. The outside hitter attacks from the left front, zone 4.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · aplicación

Test 3The opposite's jobHacer un test

  1. The opposite attacks from the right, usually with back sets or fast sets.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  2. Many teams hide the opposite in receive so she is ready to hit.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  3. Back-row attacks, often from zone 1, keep the opposite scoring.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  4. The right-side opposite blocks the left-side outside hitter across the net.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  5. The opposite is a main attacker in both the front and back rows.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  6. Behind the setter, the opposite often gets back sets and fast sets to zone 2.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  7. On the right side, a left-handed hitter meets the ball without crossing the body.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  8. Hidden in receive, she attacks, then defends.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · aplicación

  9. Seen from a team's own court: zone 4 left, 3 middle, 2 right.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · aplicación

  10. Left-handed players often play opposite on the right side.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · aplicación

Test 4The middle blocker's jobHacer un test

  1. The middle blocker plays in zone 3, in the middle of the net.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  2. The middle helps block on the left, in the middle and on the right.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  3. Middles hit quick sets in front of or behind the setter.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  4. Most teams bring the libero on for the middle in the back row.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  5. A tall middle reaches higher on the block and over the net on quicks.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  6. The setter's choice tells the middle where the attack will come from.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  7. Two middles sit opposite each other in the rotation.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  8. Read, move, block, then get ready to attack.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · aplicación

  9. Middles block the most; liberos do not block.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · aplicación

  10. The middle blocker moves from the centre to join the block at either side.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · aplicación

Test 5The libero's job in the teamHacer un test

  1. The libero, the best passer, often takes the middle of the receiving line.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  2. Liberos usually defend the left back or the middle back.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  3. When the setter takes the first ball, the libero often sets.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  4. From the front zone, a libero's overhand finger set may not be attacked above the net.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  5. From the back, the libero can direct the defence and passing.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  6. The libero takes the middle's place in the back row.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  7. Staying in the back row, the libero faces more attacks than anyone.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  8. Pass, cover, defend and help set.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · aplicación

  9. Liberos pass most, outsides a lot, setters least.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · aplicación

  10. The libero, in a contrasting shirt, often leads the back row.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · aplicación

Test 6SpecialistsHacer un test

  1. A DS comes on for a weaker passer in the back row.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  2. A DS uses the team's substitutions; the libero does not.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  3. A coach may bring on a strong server for one rotation.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  4. A DS is a regular player and may attack from behind the attack line.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  5. The tall hitter goes off for a better passer, then returns for the front row.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  6. A DS is a regular player, so she may serve when her turn comes.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  7. Once the serve passes to the opponents, the original player often returns.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  8. On to serve, off when the serve goes.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · aplicación

  9. Setters play all set; specialists come in for parts.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · aplicación

  10. She comes on just to serve.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · aplicación

Test 7Who stands opposite whomHacer un test

  1. Setter and opposite are three places apart, so one is always front row.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  2. Three places apart, one outside is front row while the other is back row.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  3. Pairing them across the rotation keeps a middle blocker in the front row.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  4. Opposite positions, like 1 and 4, are three places apart.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  5. The order spreads hitters so each front row has attackers on both sides.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  6. Three places from zone 1 is zone 4.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  7. A 5-1 line-up is built so that the setter and her opposite never share a row.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  8. A common order: setter, outside, middle, opposite, outside, middle.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · aplicación

  9. One, two and three places apart.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · aplicación

  10. C stands three places from the setter, in the opposite's spot.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · aplicación

Test 8The right player for each roleHacer un test

  1. Middles are usually the tallest, for blocking and quick attacks.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  2. Liberos are chosen for ball control in the back row.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  3. Setters need precise sets and good choices.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  4. Outsides must pass well as well as hit.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  5. Opposites are the team's big hitters.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  6. Height matters less for the libero, setter and defensive roles.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  7. Coaches look at skills, size and movement before choosing a role.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  8. Middles are tallest, liberos usually shortest.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · aplicación

  9. Opposites attack most, setters sometimes, liberos not above the net.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · aplicación

  10. B is the shortest and wears the different shirt.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · aplicación

Test 9Captains and court leadersHacer un test

  1. The captain leads the team and speaks with the referees.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  2. Only the game captain may speak to the referees during the match.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  3. The coach or captain names a game captain on court.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  4. Setters and liberos are in the middle of most rallies.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  5. A calm word keeps the team on the next point.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  6. The captain's shirt has a stripe under the chest number.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  7. Calm leaders help the team stay steady under pressure.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  8. Someone on court always speaks for the team.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · aplicación

  9. Coach on the bench, captain in the team, game captain on court.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · aplicación

  10. Captains and court leaders bring the team together between points.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · aplicación

Test 10Choosing the starting line-upHacer un test

  1. The line-up sheet gives the starting six in their rotation order.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  2. Once the set starts, players must keep that rotation order.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  3. Coaches choose the starting rotation for the best match-ups.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  4. The first server can serve more often over a set.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  5. Volleyball depends on connected skills: pass, set and hit.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  6. Knowing the other team helps choose who plays where.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  7. The rotation order can be changed between sets on a new line-up sheet.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recuerdo

  8. Choose, write, hand in, line up.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · aplicación

  9. Scout first, then pick players and their rotation.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · aplicación

  10. The line-up sheet tells the scorer and referees the starting rotation.

    Fuente: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · aplicación

Fuentes

FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II) and general coaching references; original questions authored, nothing reproduced. Numbered FIVB rules belong to the Rules category.

  • FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references100