Volley-ball · Niveau 3 : Pré-intermédiaire · Sous-niveau 3.1
Postes et rôles
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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 jobFaire un test
The setter plays the second ball and turns the pass into a set.
Source : FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · restitution
The setter chooses which hitter gets the ball, like a quarterback choosing a receiver.
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A front-row setter can send the second ball over herself.
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Teams agree who sets when the setter cannot, often the libero or the opposite.
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The setter plays defence and moves to set the counter-attack.
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Each hitter likes a certain height and speed of set.
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In a 5-1, one setter sets in all six rotations.
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Hide, run in, set, cover.
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Receiver, setter, hitter.
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After setting, the setter follows the ball to cover the hitter.
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Test 2The outside hitter's jobFaire un test
Outside hitters attack from the left, where most high balls go.
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Outside hitters receive serves and take many of the team's attacks.
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When the pass is poor, the safe high ball goes outside.
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Most teams play two outside hitters, opposite each other in the rotation.
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In the back row they keep passing and can attack from behind the attack line.
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High balls give the block time to set up against them.
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Liberos and outside hitters usually share the passing.
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Pass, make room, attack, then defend.
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A bad pass usually means a high ball to the outside.
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The outside hitter attacks from the left front, zone 4.
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Test 3The opposite's jobFaire un test
The opposite attacks from the right, usually with back sets or fast sets.
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Many teams hide the opposite in receive so she is ready to hit.
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Back-row attacks, often from zone 1, keep the opposite scoring.
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The right-side opposite blocks the left-side outside hitter across the net.
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The opposite is a main attacker in both the front and back rows.
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Behind the setter, the opposite often gets back sets and fast sets to zone 2.
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On the right side, a left-handed hitter meets the ball without crossing the body.
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Hidden in receive, she attacks, then defends.
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Seen from a team's own court: zone 4 left, 3 middle, 2 right.
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Left-handed players often play opposite on the right side.
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Test 4The middle blocker's jobFaire un test
The middle blocker plays in zone 3, in the middle of the net.
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The middle helps block on the left, in the middle and on the right.
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Middles hit quick sets in front of or behind the setter.
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Most teams bring the libero on for the middle in the back row.
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A tall middle reaches higher on the block and over the net on quicks.
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The setter's choice tells the middle where the attack will come from.
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Two middles sit opposite each other in the rotation.
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Read, move, block, then get ready to attack.
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Middles block the most; liberos do not block.
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The middle blocker moves from the centre to join the block at either side.
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Test 5The libero's job in the teamFaire un test
The libero, the best passer, often takes the middle of the receiving line.
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Liberos usually defend the left back or the middle back.
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When the setter takes the first ball, the libero often sets.
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From the front zone, a libero's overhand finger set may not be attacked above the net.
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From the back, the libero can direct the defence and passing.
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The libero takes the middle's place in the back row.
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Staying in the back row, the libero faces more attacks than anyone.
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Pass, cover, defend and help set.
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Liberos pass most, outsides a lot, setters least.
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The libero, in a contrasting shirt, often leads the back row.
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Test 6SpecialistsFaire un test
A DS comes on for a weaker passer in the back row.
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A DS uses the team's substitutions; the libero does not.
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A coach may bring on a strong server for one rotation.
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A DS is a regular player and may attack from behind the attack line.
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The tall hitter goes off for a better passer, then returns for the front row.
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A DS is a regular player, so she may serve when her turn comes.
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Once the serve passes to the opponents, the original player often returns.
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On to serve, off when the serve goes.
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Setters play all set; specialists come in for parts.
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She comes on just to serve.
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Test 7Who stands opposite whomFaire un test
Setter and opposite are three places apart, so one is always front row.
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Three places apart, one outside is front row while the other is back row.
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Pairing them across the rotation keeps a middle blocker in the front row.
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Opposite positions, like 1 and 4, are three places apart.
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The order spreads hitters so each front row has attackers on both sides.
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Three places from zone 1 is zone 4.
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A 5-1 line-up is built so that the setter and her opposite never share a row.
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A common order: setter, outside, middle, opposite, outside, middle.
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One, two and three places apart.
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C stands three places from the setter, in the opposite's spot.
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Test 8The right player for each roleFaire un test
Middles are usually the tallest, for blocking and quick attacks.
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Liberos are chosen for ball control in the back row.
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Setters need precise sets and good choices.
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Outsides must pass well as well as hit.
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Opposites are the team's big hitters.
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Height matters less for the libero, setter and defensive roles.
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Coaches look at skills, size and movement before choosing a role.
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Middles are tallest, liberos usually shortest.
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Opposites attack most, setters sometimes, liberos not above the net.
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B is the shortest and wears the different shirt.
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Test 9Captains and court leadersFaire un test
The captain leads the team and speaks with the referees.
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Only the game captain may speak to the referees during the match.
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The coach or captain names a game captain on court.
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Setters and liberos are in the middle of most rallies.
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A calm word keeps the team on the next point.
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The captain's shirt has a stripe under the chest number.
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Calm leaders help the team stay steady under pressure.
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Someone on court always speaks for the team.
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Coach on the bench, captain in the team, game captain on court.
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Captains and court leaders bring the team together between points.
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Test 10Choosing the starting line-upFaire un test
The line-up sheet gives the starting six in their rotation order.
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Once the set starts, players must keep that rotation order.
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Coaches choose the starting rotation for the best match-ups.
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The first server can serve more often over a set.
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Volleyball depends on connected skills: pass, set and hit.
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Knowing the other team helps choose who plays where.
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The rotation order can be changed between sets on a new line-up sheet.
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Choose, write, hand in, line up.
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Scout first, then pick players and their rotation.
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The line-up sheet tells the scorer and referees the starting rotation.
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FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II) and general coaching references; original questions authored, nothing reproduced. Numbered FIVB rules belong to the Rules category.
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