Tracking the Setter Bill Henderson SVOA July 25, 2012

What are the players trying to do on the court?

Helpful Tracking Hints Memorize the setter(s) – Observe during warmups – Numbers – Physical characteristics Memorize the setter’s opposite Before each serve, look quickly and determine if the primary setter is front or back row. As the setter moves to set, identify if she is front or back row. Generally if you see the setter in the back right position when playing defense, she is probably a back row player. Try these tips on just one side of the court and then move to both sides. It is easier to focus on this skill while R2. Look for the “patterns” on the court. After the match, right down the numbers and think through what they were doing.

Look for the patterns: Straight lines Triangles “Lazy” Ls Vs

4 – 2 Offense Serve Setter moving from left front S LF LBCB S RB CFRF

4-2 Offense Serve receive Setter moving from left front RFCF S LF LB CB S RB

4-2 Offense Serve Setter moving from center front RF CF LF LB CB RB S S

4-2 Offense Serve receive Setter moving from center front RFCF LF LB CB RB S S

4-2 Offense Serve Setter moving from right front RF CF LF LB CB RB S S

4-2 Offense Serve receive Setter moving from right front RF CF LF LB CB RB S S

5-1 Offense Serve Setter moving from right back RF CF LF LB CB S RB

5-1 Offense Serve receive Setter moving from right back RF CF LF LB CB S RB

5-1 Offense Serve Setter moving from center back RF CF LF LB CB RB S

5-1 Offense Serve receive Setter moving from center back RF CF LF LB CB RB S

5-1 Offense Serve Setter moving from left back RF CF LF LB CB RB S

5-1 Offense Receive Setting moving from left back (also called 3/5 switch) RF CF LF LB CB RB S

5-1 Offense Receive Setter moving from left back - called a “left stack” RF CF LF S LB CB RB