The Setter

The setter position is possibly one of the most important positions on the volleyball court.  When most people watch volleyball, they pay attention to the front row hitters that crush the volleyball over the net.  Most people pay little attention to the players that are responsible for giving the hitters this opportunity.  This player is the setter.  The setter's main job is to set their up their hitters for an attack.  It sounds easy to most people.  What people do not see is that the setter is in charge of a lot more.  Setters have to have a sense of leadership.  They are the ones that call the plays.  They must be absolutely aware of everything going on in the game.  It is vital for them to know what plays are necessary at a given time, as well as which player is the best person to set.  They are the only players that are guaranteed to touch the volleyball every time it comes over the net.  The setter position is the one position that does not require any certain heights.  If a setter is short, they can serve as a back row setter for their team.  If they are very tall, they can serve as a front row setter, in which they can block and attack when given the opportunity.  Setters are often not appreciated as much as they should be, but, without them, the game of volleyball would not be able to be played. Here's a video of a great setter that plays volleyball at my club: