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Volleyball · Level 4: Intermediate · Sub-level 4.1

Offensive Systems

10 tests · 100 facts · updated 25 October 2026 · markdown

The 5-1, 6-2, 4-2 and 6-0 systems, choosing a system, the 5-1 with the setter in the front and back row, the 6-2 with substitutions, systems for young teams and the beach pair's offence.

Each test below is ten questions on Insporta. The list under a test is what the questions check: one fact per question, with the source it was written from. Read it before the test, or come back from a wrong answer.

Test 1The 5-1 systemTake a test

  1. The 5-1 has five hitters and one setter who sets in every rotation.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  2. The first number counts the hitters, the second the setters.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  3. One setter gives the hitters the same hands and timing all match.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  4. The opposite hitter takes the place across from the setter.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  5. From the back row she releases to the target spot near the net.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  6. One setter touches the second ball almost every rally, so she must last.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  7. Three rotations front row, three back row, as the team rotates.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  8. Start, release, reach the target, set.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

  9. Clockwise rotation carries her across the front row, left to right.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

  10. One setter in all six rotations is the 5-1.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

Test 2The 6-2 systemTake a test

  1. Each of the two setters sets only while she is in the back row.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  2. In the front row she becomes an attacker and the other setter sets.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  3. The setter comes from the back row, so all three front-row players can attack.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  4. All six can attack at some point, and two of them set.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  5. Standing opposite, one is always in the back row to set.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  6. Two setters set a little differently, so the hitters' timing must fit both.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  7. Two capable setters make the 6-2 an easy choice.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  8. Set from the back, rotate up, hit, and the partner takes over.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

  9. Front-row hitters at the net, passers behind, the setter starting deep.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

  10. The front-row setter hits while the back-row setter sets.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

Test 3The 4-2 systemTake a test

  1. In the 4-2 the setter sets from the front row.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  2. The setter is already at the net, so there is little running.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  3. With the setter in front, the team has two attackers there at most.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  4. She switches to the middle, with hitters on both sides of her.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  5. From the right front she can set the middle and the left side.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  6. Four hitters and two setters, who stand opposite each other.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  7. With the setter on the right, the middle can attack a quick set.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  8. Wait, switch, watch the pass and set.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

  9. One setter, two setters, then all six taking turns.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

  10. With the setter in the middle front, two front-row hitters are left.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

Test 4The 6-0 systemTake a test

  1. Whoever rotates into the agreed setting spot sets that rally.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  2. Every player gets to set, pass and hit as they learn.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  3. Young players learn every role before they are given one.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  4. Some players set better than others, so the sets are uneven.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  5. Setting from the right front sends the ball to the left side, the easy hit.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  6. The 4-2 brings in two setters while keeping the setting at the net.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  7. Each player has to set a playable ball when her turn comes.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  8. Everyone sets, then two setters, then one setter for all rotations.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

  9. Rotate, watch, move and set.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

  10. No fixed setter: the spot decides.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

Test 5Choosing a systemTake a test

  1. The number of capable setters decides which systems are possible.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  2. A 6-2 uses both setters and keeps three hitters in front.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  3. One top setter gives the attack the same quality in all rotations.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  4. A new system changes every player's job, so it must be practised.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  5. Good hitters are best used where three can attack in front.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  6. Back-row hitters add attackers when the setter is in the front row.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  7. In a 5-1 the setter blocks in three rotations, so her block matters.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  8. Setters first, then hitters, then the choice and the training.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

  9. Beginners play a 6-0, school teams a 4-2, national teams a 5-1.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

  10. The 6-2 uses both of her setters from the back row.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

Test 6The 5-1 with the setter in frontTake a test

  1. The setter takes one of the three front-row spots.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  2. At the net she may tip or hit the ball straight over.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  3. The jump set hides a possible dump.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  4. The opposite hits from the back row behind the setter.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  5. As a front-row player, the setter blocks on the right side.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  6. Two front-row hitters give the block fewer threats to watch.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  7. A dump is the setter attacking the second ball over the net.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  8. Pass, block, decision and the touch.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

  9. Outside, middle, and the setter at the right front.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

  10. The opposite stands across the rotation from the setter.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

Test 7The 5-1 with the setter at the backTake a test

  1. No setter at the net means one more hitter there.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  2. Right back is closest to her target near the right side.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  3. She must reach the target before the pass arrives.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  4. A back-row player may not attack a ball above the net near it.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  5. Three front-row threats split the block's attention.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  6. The front-row opposite takes the right side.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  7. After the set she returns to defend in the back row.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  8. Wait, release, set and defend.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

  9. She serves from right back and then moves to middle and left back.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

  10. A, B and C are the front row; D is a back-row passer.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

Test 8The 6-2 with substitutionsTake a test

  1. Many 6-2 teams swap the front-row setter for a stronger hitter.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  2. As the hitter goes back, a setter comes on to set from the back row.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  3. Two players swap at the same stoppage in a double switch.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  4. Setters and hitters swap every time the front row turns.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  5. Each set allows only a limited number of substitutions.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  6. If the setter hits well, there is no need to bring a hitter on.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  7. The hitter adds height at the net for both attack and block.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  8. Stoppage, request, change and restart.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

  9. Set from the back, swapped at the front, back on for the back row.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

  10. In a 6-2 with subs, a hitter replaces the front-row setter.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

Test 9Systems for young teamsTake a test

  1. Players change a lot as they grow, so early choices may be wrong.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  2. The 4-2 adds two setters but keeps the setting simple.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  3. Young hitters time a high ball more easily.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  4. Without a pass to the setter, no system can run.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  5. Several trained setters let the coach change the system later.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  6. A 5-1 needs one player who can set every rotation.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  7. A fixed setter misses the chance to learn attacking skills.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  8. Pass, high set, a simple system and then speed.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

  9. From slow and high to fast and low.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

  10. Each player gets turns at setting while still learning.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

Test 10The beach pair's offenceTake a test

  1. With only two, each player must pass, set and hit.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  2. The partner who did not pass moves in to set.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  3. Passing first tires the hitter and slows her approach.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  4. Strict hand-setting judgement on the beach leads many to bump-set.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  5. Signals show which shot the block will take away.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  6. In many pairs one player blocks at the net and the other defends.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  7. A low set gives the wind less time to move the ball.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  8. Pass, set by the partner, and the passer attacks.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

  9. Signal, watch, move and jump.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

  10. The partner who did not pass sets.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

Sources

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