Volleyball Reporting

Topic 2 (Group 1)
Basic Skills
A. Different kinds of position
OUTSIDE HITTER
The outside hitter – also known as the left-side hitter – attacks from the left antenna and
requires a player with good jumping ability.
The outside hitter is often the focal point of the offense and completes most of the attack
hits. They must be able to adjust to sets coming from any location, as well as hit from the
front and back rows.
On defense, they often receive the serve. Many outside hitters possess good back row skills
and remain in the game for all rotations. They also work with the middle hitter in blocking
opponent’s shots.
MIDDLE BLOCKER/HITTER
This spot is known as either the middle blocker or middle hitter. The team’s tallest athlete
tends to play here. Their additional height can help the player excel in this role.
On defense, the middle blocker blocks the center area of the net and has to be ready for the
opponent’s quick middle attacks. But they also need to move to either side to help
teammates close blocks with the opposite hitter and outside hitter.
On offense, they play near the setter to execute fast attacks. The middle hitter must be able
to read the setter and adjust their approach to get the most of their attack. They can also
act as a decoy to help confuse opponents and spread out their blockers.
OPPOSITE HITTER/ RIGHTSIDE HITTER
This position – also known as the right-side hitter – plays near the right antenna. Opposite
hitters tend to be players who have the most versatility and can excel on both offense and
defense. The opposite hitter also needs to possess solid jumping skills.
Opposite hitters must be able to hit the ball from the front and back rows. They also need to
be ready to set the ball if the setter cannot do it. Defensively, they line up against the
opponent’s outside hitter and need to be able to work with the middle blocker on blocks.
SETTER
This position is essentially the quarterback or point guard of the team. A setter runs the
team’s offense. They aim to receive the second touch, setting it for an attacking player. Due
to this responsibility, they need to have strong communication skills as they direct the
offense and make quick decisions on the court.
A setter should be able to identify the opponent’s blockers and single out which one is the
weakest.
Since they can play in either the front or back row, setters need to be ready to block, dig and
receive a serve on defense.
LIBERO
This position focuses on defense. Liberos only play in the back row and often receive the
attack or serve. Players with good passing and defensive skills have the most success at
this position.
However, liberos do play a key role on offense. They need to be able to turn the first touch
into a solid pass to the setter. They also may need to set the ball from the back row if the
setter isn’t available.
Liberos can come in and out of the game as needed and do not count against a team’s
substitutions. They also wear different colored jerseys to distinguish themselves from their
teammates. But there are several things a libero cannot do. They cannot block, set an
attack from the front court or attack the ball above the height of the net.
DEFENSIVE SPECIALIST
This is another spot that’s all about playing defense. Defensive specialists come in to
replace a player who may not have the right skills for the back row. Unlike the libero,
defensive specialists must make a substitution with the referees. Since teams may only
have a certain number of substitutions depending on their league rules, defensive
specialists are limited to certain situations.
Another key difference between the libero and defensive specialists is that defensive
specialists can play any spot on the court. While a libero will sub out after rotating through
the back row, a defensive specialist can technically stay in and play the front row if neede
B. Duties and responsibilities of each position
OUTSIDE HITTER
 Play in both the front and back row.

 Be the go-to hitter.
 One of the primary passers.
 Read the opponent’s defense and call out hitters.
 Block, often with the middle blocker.
OPPOSITE HITTER
 Act as a backup setter on offense.

 Attack the ball when receiving a set.
 Block opponent’s outside hitter.
 Work with the middle hitter on blocks.
 Dig for quick attacks.
SETTER
Responsibilities:
 Run the offense.

 Set the ball for teammates.
 Use a “dump shot” to keep opponents off balance.
 Be a vocal leader.
 Dig and block on defense.
 Identify blockers.
MIDDLE BLOCKER/HITTER
 Read the opponent’s hitters to set up blocks.

 Block opponent’s shots.
 Use quick attacks on offense.
 Act as a decoy on offense.
LIBERO
 Replace certain players in the back row.

 Be ready to dig an opponent’s attack.
 Receive the opponent’s serve.
 Set the ball if the setter isn’t available.
DEFENSIVE SPECIALIST
 Replace certain players in the back row.

 Be ready to dig or pursue.
 Be ready to play in the front row if needed.
 Play as a back-row hitter.
C. Kinds of serve in Volleyball
UNDERHAND SERVE IN VOLLEYBALL
WHAT IS THE UNDERHAND SERVE?
The denomination Underhand is related to the way in which the ball is hit in this type of
Serve, beginning from the bottom and going upward.
STAGES OF THE UNDERHAND SERVE IN VOLLEYBALL
 Hold the ball with the hand opposite the serving hand (see picture
above)
 Stand facing the net.
 Legs slightly open, knees slightly bent and torso leaning forward.
 The leg matching the serving hand should be positioned in the
back.
 Slightly toss the ball upwards and hit it with a closed or open
hand while hiding the thumb.
 The ball must be hit when it’s under the chest, at waist level.
OVERHAND SERVE IN VOLLEYBALL
WHAT IS THE OVERHAND SERVE?

The overhand Serve is performed by hitting the ball when it’s above the head level.
OVERHAND SERVE STYLES IN VOLLEYBALL

STANDING OVERHAND SERVE
It’s an Overhand Serve style simpler than the others, performed with both feet on the
floor.
STAGES OF THE OVERHAND SERVE IN VOLLEYBALL
 Hold the ball with one or both hands

 Toss the ball upwards slightly higher than the head (see picture
above).
 With a firm open hand, hit the ball using the palm.
NOTE: In sports initiation for children, the Overhand Serve may be performed
with a closed hand. This way, the children will have more power in the
movement.
JUMP SERVE IN VOLLEYBALL
The Jump Serve is just an Overhand Serve combined with a quick run (3-step approach)
that gives momentum, a jump and a powerful hit in the ball.
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE JUMP SERVE IN VOLLEYBALL

The Jump Serve is a very powerful and quick serve. It’s the most performed serve at the
professional level in Volleyball.
STAGES OF THE JUMP SERVE IN VOLLEYBALL
 The player positions him or herself in the Service Zone far from
the end line.
 He or she tosses the ball high in the air and forward (see picture
above).
 He or she steps forward and jumps to hit the ball with the palm of
the hand at the highest point possible and with as much force as
possible.
 At the moment of the contact with the ball the player must
slightly bend the wrist joint.
 The contact may occur within the playing area as long as the
player jumps from the service zone and does not touch the
playing area before touching the ball.
FLOAT SERVE IN VOLLEYBALL
The Float Serve is a style of Overhand Serve very similar to the Jump Serve. However, it’s
performed with less power and speed.
STAGES OF THE FLOAT SERVE IN VOLLEYBALL

 The player positions him or herself in the Service Zone far from the end
line.
 The player tosses the ball upward and forward not very high in the air
(differently from the Jump Serve).
 The player runs and jumps to hit the ball with the palm of the hand at the
highest point possible.
 The hit on the ball in the Float Serve is performed with little force, sending
the ball to a specific region of the opponent’s court.
 At the moment of contact the player should maintain the wrist joint
extended, with the fingertips pointing upwards (another distinction
between the Float Serve and the Jump Serve).
HYBRID SERVE IN VOLLEYBALL

The Hybrid Serve in Volleyball is a mix of the Jump Serve and the Float Serve.
STAGES OF THE HYBRID SERVE

 The player positions him or herself in the Service Zone far from the end
line.
 The player tosses the ball high in the air and forward (as in the Jump
Serve).
 The player runs and jumps to hit the ball with the palm of the hand at the
highest point possible.
 The hit on the ball in the Hybrid Serve is performed with little force,
sending the ball to a specific region of the opponent’s court (as in the
Float Serve).
 At the moment of contact the player should maintain the wrist joint
extended, with the fingertips pointing upwards (as in the Float Serve).
NOTE: The goal of the Hybrid Serve is to deceive the Serve Reception by the opposing
team. When the ball is tossed high in the air, the opposing team may likely expect a
Jump Serve (quick and powerful) and be surprised with a Float Serve (slower and
shorter).
SIDE ARM OR ASIAN SERVE IN VOLLEYBALL

The Side Arm Serve is not necessarily an asian or eastern Serve. However, they share
similar characteristics.
STAGES OF THE SIDE ARM OR ASIAN SERVE
 Hold the ball with the hand opposite the serving hand.
 Stand sideways with respect to the net.
 Keep your legs slightly open, knees slightly bent and torso leaning
forward.
 SIDE SERVE – Toss the ball low in the air and hit it with the hand
open or closed when the ball is at the waist level (lower than the
chest level).
 ASIAN SERVE – Toss the ball high in the air, in front of the body
and above the head level, and hit it with the hand open when the
ball is at the head level or a little higher

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Topic 2 (Group 1)

B. Duties and responsibilities of each position

 Play in both the front and back row.

 Act as a backup setter on offense.

 Run the offense.

 Read the opponent’s hitters to set up blocks.

 Replace certain players in the back row.

 Replace certain players in the back row.

UNDERHAND SERVE IN VOLLEYBALL

WHAT IS THE UNDERHAND SERVE?

STAGES OF THE UNDERHAND SERVE IN VOLLEYBALL

WHAT IS THE OVERHAND SERVE?

OVERHAND SERVE STYLES IN VOLLEYBALL

STAGES OF THE OVERHAND SERVE IN VOLLEYBALL

 Hold the ball with one or both hands

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE JUMP SERVE IN VOLLEYBALL

STAGES OF THE JUMP SERVE IN VOLLEYBALL

FLOAT SERVE IN VOLLEYBALL

STAGES OF THE FLOAT SERVE IN VOLLEYBALL

HYBRID SERVE IN VOLLEYBALL

STAGES OF THE HYBRID SERVE

SIDE ARM OR ASIAN SERVE IN VOLLEYBALL

STAGES OF THE SIDE ARM OR ASIAN SERVE

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