VOLLEYBALL POSITIONS, ROLES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What every coach should know about the seven positions, and how to build a lineup around the players you actually have.
Most coaches can name the seven positions. Few can explain exactly what separates a good outside hitter from a great one, or how to build a lineup around the players they actually have, not the ones they wish they had.
Outside hitter. Middle blocker. Opposite. Setter. Libero. Defensive specialist. Serving specialist. Each one has a defined role. Each role has specific demands, physical, technical, and tactical, that determine whether a player is the right fit for it.
In our complete guide, we break down what actually makes each position work: the coaching keys that separate good from great, how positions interact within your offensive system, and a roster-first framework for building your lineup instead of forcing your players into a template.
A Few Previews From Inside the Guide
- Why the most important question about your setter isn't whether they have good hands, it's whether they make your hitters better
- Why your opposite's blocking matchup matters as much as their attacking
- The five-step framework for building a lineup around your roster, starting with your best passer, not your tallest player
Read the Complete Guide
The full guide is available to GMS+ members, covering every position in depth, how they work together, and the complete lineup-building framework.
Read the Full Guide on GMS+ here
