# Reading the Opponent · Волейбол, Уровень 5: Выше среднего

Волейбол · Уровень 5: Выше среднего · Insporta Book (https://book.insporta.app/ru/volleyball/level-5/reading-the-opponent/)

Reading the Opponent: 100 фактов, 10 тестов.

The setter's distribution and position, the hitter's timing, shot charts, the server's habits, scouting reports, patterns by rotation, hitters reading the block, adjusting during the match and hiding your own tells.

## Тест 1: The setter's distribution

- Distribution is the share of sets going to each hitter. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- Knowing her habits tells the block where to lean. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- After a perfect pass she can use every hitter, middles included. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- The hitters in front change, so her choices change too. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- Many setters lean on one hitter when the set is close. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- Setters often move away from a hitter who is struggling. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- Setters feed a hitter who is scoring and avoid one who is not. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- Watch, note, split and share. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- The better the pass, the more hitters she can use. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- The biggest slice is the hitter the setter uses most. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)

## Тест 2: Where the setter is

- Only a front-row setter may attack the second ball. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- With the setter back, all three front-row players can attack. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- A setter caught off the net has fewer choices. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- Without a pass near the net, a quick is hard to set. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- A setter on balance can set any play; off balance she cannot. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- A bump set is hard to make fast or tricky. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- From the target she can set every hitter. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- The farther from the target, the fewer options. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- Row, pass, setter's balance and the hitter. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- Far off the net, a high ball to the outside is the safe choice. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)

## Тест 3: The hitter's timing

- A hitter who is late to start is less likely to get a fast set. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- A hitter who does not approach is rarely the target. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- A hitter running early expects a fast set; a late run suits a high one. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- If all approach, the timing clue disappears. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- Blockers jump a moment after a high-ball hitter leaves the floor. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- A fixed rhythm lets blockers time her every time. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- The slide runs behind the setter along the net. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- Pass, run, jump with the set and hit. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- The faster the set, the earlier the hitter must start. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- A middle in the air before the set is waiting for a quick. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)

## Тест 4: Карты бросков

- A shot chart marks where each attack went. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- Blockers take away her best shot and leave the rest to defence. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- A hitter may hit differently from a high ball and a fast set. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- Many hitters go back to one shot when the set is tight. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- Against height, hitters often go off the block or over it softly. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- A hitter who tips a lot needs a player ready for short balls. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- A hitter may adapt to the defence as the match goes on. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- Mark, read, plan and check. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- Tips land shortest, hard drives deepest. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- The chart shows her hits landing deep cross-court. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)

## Тест 5: The server's habits

- Many servers have favourite zones they return to. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- After an error, many servers take less risk. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- Some servers change type or target after a pause. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- A toss to one side often matches the serve's direction. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- Float, jump float or topspin changes how the ball must be passed. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- A server who misses long often will soon go safer. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- A passer nearer the net can reach short serves early. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- Watch, note, find and tell. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- A miss, a safer serve, then risk again. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- Passers lean toward the zone the server is known to target. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)

## Тест 6: The scouting report

- Reports list habits, top hitters and serving targets. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- Video tagged with statistics shows each player's habits. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- Three or four clear points are easier to use in a rally. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- Many clubs have a staff member for scouting and statistics. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- A meeting before the match prepares the game plan. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- Some players keep a few key notes on a wristband card. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- If the opponent plays differently, the plan must change. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- Video, tagging, writing and the team meeting. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- From the system down to single players. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- Before a match, teams study the opponent from video. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)

## Тест 7: Patterns by rotation

- Many teams have a favourite play in each rotation. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- If the setter goes elsewhere, the block is caught out. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- With two front-row hitters, there are fewer choices. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- With a perfect pass, the setter can run her planned plays. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- A repeated play is a pattern the opponent can scout. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- Once the block is ready, a new play works better. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- From the middle she organises the block against each rotation. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- Learn, spot, shift and block. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- More hitters make the block's job harder. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- Naming the rotation reminds the block of the opponent's pattern. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)

## Тест 8: Hitters reading the block

- Seeing the block shows where the space is. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- A late line block leaves the line open. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- A tool off the hands can beat a strong block. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- Against a low block the hitter can attack over the top. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- Deep defenders leave short space for a soft shot. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- A good set lets the hitter see before she swings. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- Gaps and soft hands give a way through or off the block. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- Set, block, space and choice. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- The more solid the block, the cleverer the shot. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- A gap between blockers is an open path for the ball. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)

## Тест 9: Adjusting during the match

- Early rallies show whether the opponent plays as scouted. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- Losing patterns show where the plan must change. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- The break between sets gives time to explain changes. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- The block can take away her cross or a defender can move. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- Live numbers support changes while there is time. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- A change works only if the players apply it at once. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- Changing plans makes scouting less useful. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- Spot, check, explain and use. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- Between sets there is the most time. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- Live data helps the coaches change the plan during the match. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)

## Тест 10: Hiding your own tells

- If every shot starts the same, the block must guess. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- A matching toss gives the passers no early clue. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- Opponents scout last match's plays, so new ones surprise. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- Codes seen many times on video can be decoded. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- Saving a strength can surprise the opponent later. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- A hitter who stands still tells the block she is not the target. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- If the block shows its plan early, the hitter goes elsewhere. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- Watch, find, change and check. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- Obvious habits are easiest to read. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)
- A signal behind the back hides the play from the opponents. (Источник: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references)

Источники: 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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