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Volleyball · Level 7: Upper-Advanced · Sub-level 7.3

The Opposite

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

The opposite's role, staying out of receive, blocking the outside hitter, the zone 1 attack, the right-handed opposite, the out-of-system outlet, the serve, back-row defence, scoring numbers and the setter partnership.

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 opposite's roleTake a test

  1. Pin hitters take most of the swings.

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

  2. The opposite plays at right front, across from the setter.

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

  3. The name comes from her place at the net.

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

  4. Most opposites stay out of the serve receive.

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

  5. Height and power help her hit past strong blocks.

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

  6. Like every player, she is at the net for three rotations.

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

  7. In the back row she still attacks from behind the line and defends.

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

  8. Wait, approach, attack and cover.

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

  9. Pin hitters swing most; setters attack least.

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

  10. The opposite is usually the team's main scorer.

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

Test 2Out of the receiveTake a test

  1. Without passing, she can focus on her approach and swing.

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

  2. She stands where she will not take serves.

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

  3. From there she can open up and run in at once.

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

  4. Against tough servers, an extra passer can help.

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

  5. Not passing frees her to set up her run.

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

  6. Making the opposite pass can disturb her attack.

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

  7. Any player may have to pass a serve that comes her way.

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

  8. Stand, watch, approach and attack.

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

  9. The libero passes most; the opposite fewest.

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

  10. The libero and the outside hitters share the receive.

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

Test 3Blocking the outside hitterTake a test

  1. The blocker at the antenna sets the spot; the middle closes to her.

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

  2. Outside hitters take many sets, often high balls.

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

  3. The middle closes to the opposite at the right side.

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

  4. Many blocking plans have the right-side blocker take the line.

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

  5. Height lets them block hard hits and high balls.

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

  6. She is a main option in the counter-attack.

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

  7. A short blocker on the right side invites high balls.

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

  8. Read, spot, jump and turn.

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

  9. The middle closes; the setter in the back row never blocks.

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

  10. Across from our right front stands their left-side hitter.

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

Test 4The zone 1 attackTake a test

  1. The opposite attacks from right back, behind the attack line.

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

  2. With only two front-row hitters, the back-row opposite adds a third.

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

  3. The set comes down behind the line on the right side.

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

  4. From behind the line, a poor set is hard to attack well.

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

  5. Landing in the front zone after the hit is allowed.

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

  6. Starting deep, she arrives after the front-row hitters.

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

  7. Digging comes before her own back-row swing.

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

  8. Defend, approach, take off and hit.

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

  9. Zone 1 is her usual back-row attack; a quick is a front-row middle's job.

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

  10. A back-row attacker takes off behind the attack line.

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

Test 5The right-handed oppositeTake a test

  1. For a right-hander, the ball arrives on her non-hitting side.

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

  2. The crossing set changes her approach rhythm.

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

  3. There are not enough left-handed hitters for every team.

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

  4. A slightly inside approach lets the ball cross to her hitting arm.

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

  5. Her body turn favours the cross-court angle.

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

  6. A set slightly inside the antenna is easier for her to hit.

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

  7. The angle of her run and shoulders hints at her shot.

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

  8. The more time and room she has, the easier the ball crosses to her arm.

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

  9. Inside approach, let it cross, turn and hit.

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

  10. A right-hander lets the set cross before hitting.

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

Test 6The out-of-system outletTake a test

  1. At the antenna, a hitter has space to adjust to a loose set.

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

  2. Strong opposites turn poor sets into points.

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

  3. Out of the receive, she is ready to attack whatever happens.

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

  4. High balls face big blocks, so efficiency suffers.

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

  5. From deep, a bump set is the most accurate.

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

  6. Scrambled rallies keep ending with this kind of ball.

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

  7. Using the block's hands can still score.

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

  8. Dig, bump set, approach and attack.

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

  9. The slower and deeper the set, the harder to score.

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

  10. The right-side high ball belongs to the opposite.

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

Test 7The opposite's serveTake a test

  1. Serving puts her at the back, so any swing comes from deep.

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

  2. Big opposites often hit hard jump topspin serves.

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

  3. Right back is her post once the serve is gone.

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

  4. A tough server early in the order serves more often.

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

  5. Hard serves miss more often.

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

  6. A tough server can win several points in a row.

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

  7. Pressure without errors matters most late in sets.

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

  8. Serve, move, defend and attack.

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

  9. Jump topspin is fastest; a standing float is gentlest.

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

  10. Powerful hitters often serve powerfully too.

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

Test 8Back-row defenceTake a test

  1. The opposite defends at right back, like the setter's partner.

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

  2. Their outside hitter's line shot heads to our right back.

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

  3. A defensive specialist can improve the back row.

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

  4. She is still an attacking option from the back row.

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

  5. Opposites spend most practice time on attacking.

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

  6. A back-up setter takes the second ball.

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

  7. Every player defends in the back row.

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

  8. Read, defend, dig and attack.

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

  9. Right back is her usual defensive zone.

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

  10. Their outside's line shot runs down our right side.

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

Test 9The opposite's numbersTake a test

  1. Opposites often lead their team in points.

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

  2. When every hitter scores, the opposite's share falls.

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

  3. Tough sets against full blocks pull her number down.

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

  4. Per-set figures make comparisons fair.

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

  5. Setters often set their top scorer at big moments.

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

  6. Repeated blocks mean opponents have read her shots.

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

  7. A strong serve adds aces to her total.

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

  8. Most of an opposite's points come from attack.

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

  9. Points, efficiency, blocks and plan.

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

  10. The tallest bar shows the top scorer.

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

Test 10Opposite and setterTake a test

  1. The setter and the opposite are paired opposite each other.

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

  2. Setting backwards, the setter's body faces away from the target.

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

  3. The setter cannot see the opposite as she sets.

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

  4. In those rotations she is the right-front attacker.

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

  5. Close to the target area, she can make the second touch.

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

  6. The opposite calls and approaches so the setter knows.

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

  7. Each opposite has a preferred set height and spot.

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

  8. Pass, call, back set and attack.

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

  9. Fast back sets are hardest; a high front set is easiest.

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

  10. Setting backwards over the head is a back set.

    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