Lesson 3
TEAM COMPOSITION
INSTR. ASHLEIGH S. TAGUIHANON
“Volleyball is a fast and exciting non-contact sport, demanding
high levels of physical fitness, coordination and especially
teamwork.”
TEAM
COMPOSITION
• For match it consists of
up to 12 players
• Coaching Staff: one (1)
coach maximum of two,
two (2) assistant
coaches
• Medical Staff: one (1)
team therapist, one(1)
medical doctor
• Players: Team Captain,
Setter, Outside Hitter,
Opposite Hitter, Middle
Blocker, Libero
TEAM COACH
• The coach is a volleyball professional whose job description is
to improve the level of the team and all the individual players
that comprise the team. That will ultimately be the best way
the coach will help a player realize her goals of playing
collegiate volleyball.
• The Volleyball Coach promotes an appreciation of physical
fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship. The Head Volleyball
Coach provides leadership and supervision for team and
individual sports and works closely with the other staff and
administration.
Assistant Coach
• Train student-athletes in fundamental volleyball mechanics and
techniques and review performance of individual players for
providing feedback.
• Assist and provide guidance to all volleyball players on court and
ensure players receive adequate professional support.
• Assist Head Coach to maintain equipment inventory for volleyball.
• Provide guidance and counseling to student-athletes on athletic,
academic and personal issues as required.
• Develop and implement strategies to develop effective student
athletes’ physical fitness.
• Administer team and facilitate spirit of sportsmanship, social
development and positive relationship in student athletes.
TEAM CAPTAIN
• The role of the team
captain is to lead, support,
always inspire and represent
the members of their
appointed team fairly and
consistently. The team
captain will act as
a role model for the club and
their team.
PLAYERS
1. Setter
• The setter is the main contributor to the offense of the
volleyball team. One of the requirements of the setter is having
a delicate touch to set the ball perfectly for one of the attacking
players. Communication is extremely important for the setter
because they need to get the rest of the players on the same
page. Without the setter, there wouldn’t be hard spikes or
technical ball movement.
2. Middle Blocker
• The middle blocker, sometimes known as the middle hitter, is
the tallest player on the volleyball team. Their main role for the
team is being the first line of defense against the opposing
team’s hits. The middle blocker needs to read the other team’s
attackers to quickly raise his or her arms above the net in a
blocking attempt. However, this is not a defense-only position.
The middle blocker will have chances for quick points
throughout the set.
3. Outside Hitter
• The outside hitter is also known as the left-side
hitter and is the lead attacker in the offensive
strategy. To be a successful outsider hitter, you
must be able to jump high, be quick on your feet,
and be ready to adapt to different situations.
4. Opposite Hitter
• Also known as the right-side hitter, these players
need to be a perfect balance of both offense and
defense. They will also get many opportunities to
hit the volleyball, so like the outside hitter, jumping
ability is vital. The main difference that sets the
opposite hitter apart is their defensive
responsibility. Being able to receive the serve from
the opposing team is just one of the many
requirements of this specialized position.
DEFENSE ZONE
ATTACK ZONE
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