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Setter

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What Is The Definition Of Setter In Volleyball?

What Is A Setter In Volleyball? Definition & Meaning On SportsLingo

1. The setter is a position on a volleyball team and perhaps, the most important position. The setter is in charge of the offense and is in-charge of setting the ball up for their teammates to attempt a spike. After the ball is hit to them, the setter is usually the second player to touch the ball and it’s up to them to know where all their teammates are on the court and must decide who will receive the final pass.

In addition to setting, the setter is also responsible making sure everyone is in their correct spots and also for communicating the play to their teammates before the serve.

Example Of How Setter Is Used In Commentary

1. Trying to catch their opponent off guard, the setter dumps the ball over the net for the point, instead of setting up Wilhite on the outside.

Sport The Term Is Used

1. Volleyball

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