VB Coach

I do! USA Volleyball has selected Reno as the host city for the 2010 USA Volleyball Girls’ Junior National Championships. The host region is the Northern California Volleyball Association (NCVA). Now we all know!

I've been coaching my team to avoid hollering, "Setter out!" when the setter plays the first ball on defense. Last year, when the setter was back row and got the dig, I had him pass it up to the right side while yelling the RS's name. About 1/4 of the time, the pass was good enough that the RS could set a quick to the middle, which is a great surprise for the opposing defense. They never expect the middle to get the ball when the setter is out.

Lately I've noticed that a lot of teams have the setter dig the ball up high in front of the libero, and the target is behind the 10' line so the libero can set with his hands. Several other teams have the setter dig the ball up to the middle blocker/hitter, who usually sets the left-side hitter. These strategies appear to be very successful too.

What does your team do when the setter plays the first ball? Thank you for your answer.