Position Cheat Sheet
| Position | Where | What They Do |
|---|---|---|
| Outside Hitter (OH) | Left front | Primary attacker. Passes, hits, and plays defense. |
| Middle Blocker (MB) | Center front | Blocks, hits quick sets, and slides. |
| Right Side / Opposite (RS) | Right front | Hits, blocks, and plays behind the setter. |
| Setter (S) | Varies | Runs the offense. Delivers sets to hitters. The QB of volleyball. |
| Libero (L) | Back row only | Defensive specialist. Best passer. Different jersey. |
| Defensive Specialist (DS) | Back row | Substitutes in for back-row play. Passing and defense. |
The setter is the most important position. A great setter makes average hitters look good. A bad setter makes great hitters look average.