Volleyball Set
An overhead pass using the fingertips of both hands to place the ball accurately for a teammate to attack.
Overview
The set is the second contact in volleyball's bump-set-spike sequence and delivers the ball to an attacker in a hittable position. The setter contacts the ball above the forehead with the fingertips of both hands and pushes it upward with a soft, even touch.
A quiet, symmetrical hand shape and using the legs to guide direction give a set its accuracy and consistency.
How to do it
- 1Move under the ball and face your target.
- 2Raise your hands above your forehead in a rounded triangle shape.
- 3Contact the ball with the pads of your fingers on both hands equally.
- 4Extend your arms and legs to push the ball upward and outward.
- 5Follow through toward the intended hitter.
Key points
- Form a triangle window with your hands above your forehead.
- Contact the ball with the fingerpads of both hands at the same time.
- Extend your legs and arms together to guide the ball to the target.
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Skills
- SettingThe volleyball skill of accurately placing the ball for a teammate to attack.
- BlockingThe skill of using the hands or body to stop or slow an opponent’s attack.
- PassingThe skill of moving the ball to a teammate accurately to keep possession and create chances.
- ThrowingThe skill of propelling the ball accurately and with control using the arm.
- HeadingThe skill of directing the ball with the head to pass, clear or attempt to score.
Equipment
- VolleyballA soft, inflated ball struck with the hands and arms in volleyball.
- Hockey stickA curved-headed stick used to control, pass and shoot the ball or puck in hockey.
- BasketballA large, inflated ball with a dimpled surface used to play basketball.
- Football (soccer ball)A round, inflated ball used to play association football and futsal.
- Tennis racquetA strung frame with a handle used to hit the ball in tennis.
Tactics
- Serve-receive formationHow a volleyball team arranges its passers to receive the serve and set up a clean first attack.
- Counter-attackWinning the ball and moving forward at speed to attack before the opponent can reorganise their defence.
- Set-piece playRehearsed routines from a dead-ball situation such as a corner, free kick or throw-in used to create chances.
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- 2026-07-09
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