Some of the terms used in volleyball can be confusing to new
players, so I like to offer a resource that provide an explanation of
some of the most often used terms. In this article we'll cover offense,
defense and rotations.
Offense:
This term refers to the system being used to attack the ball, and is
usually a 6-2 or a 5-1. Teams choose an offense that will help them
ensure that they can make an effective pass, a capable set, and a strong
attack, giving them the best chance to win the point. Some teams,
especially those just learning the game, run a 4-2 offense.
In a 6-2 offense there are two setters, and each on sets while s/he is on the back row of the court. This allows the team to always have three hitters on the front row who can attack the ball at the net. It can sometimes be difficult for a team to transition between setters throughout the game, however.
A 5-1 offense uses only one setter. This setter is responsible for setting the second ball no matter where s/he is on the court. In this offense there will be three rotations where the team has only two front row hitters, but an athletic and skillful setter can make up for this potential pitfall.
Rotations/rotation: This basically refers to the order in which all six players are placed around the court. There are always three front row players and three back row players. Teams can arrange their players in whatever order seems best to them, but the players must stay in their positions until the ball has been served or they will be called "out of rotation" and the other team will be awarded a point. Teammates can be as close or as far away from one another as needed as long as they don't overlap the players next to them and move into the wrong spot on the court.
After the ball has been served players are free to move around wherever they want, but only the three players who are on the front row can attack the ball in front of the 10-foot line or block. (Note: this can vary in some co-ed leagues).
Defense: Defense refers to the arrangement of the team that's not hitting the ball. It's a combination of blockers and passers, all of which are setup to try and maximize the defending team's chances of digging the attack and getting a good pass to the setter.
Usually you have one player who is responsible for getting tips or soft hits, two or three players who arrange themselves deep in the court to try and dig hard hit attacks, and anywhere from one to three players blocking. The way that each team sets up their defense will depend on their unique strengths and weaknesses.
In a 6-2 offense there are two setters, and each on sets while s/he is on the back row of the court. This allows the team to always have three hitters on the front row who can attack the ball at the net. It can sometimes be difficult for a team to transition between setters throughout the game, however.
A 5-1 offense uses only one setter. This setter is responsible for setting the second ball no matter where s/he is on the court. In this offense there will be three rotations where the team has only two front row hitters, but an athletic and skillful setter can make up for this potential pitfall.
Rotations/rotation: This basically refers to the order in which all six players are placed around the court. There are always three front row players and three back row players. Teams can arrange their players in whatever order seems best to them, but the players must stay in their positions until the ball has been served or they will be called "out of rotation" and the other team will be awarded a point. Teammates can be as close or as far away from one another as needed as long as they don't overlap the players next to them and move into the wrong spot on the court.
After the ball has been served players are free to move around wherever they want, but only the three players who are on the front row can attack the ball in front of the 10-foot line or block. (Note: this can vary in some co-ed leagues).
Defense: Defense refers to the arrangement of the team that's not hitting the ball. It's a combination of blockers and passers, all of which are setup to try and maximize the defending team's chances of digging the attack and getting a good pass to the setter.
Usually you have one player who is responsible for getting tips or soft hits, two or three players who arrange themselves deep in the court to try and dig hard hit attacks, and anywhere from one to three players blocking. The way that each team sets up their defense will depend on their unique strengths and weaknesses.
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