Qualities of a Setter

          Being a setter is probably the most rewarding position in volleyball, in my opinion. Setters get to be involved in every play and decide the offense his/ her team is running. There are 3 important skills a setter needs to have, leadership, patience, and a high volleyball IQ.

            A setter should always strive to be the leader of their team. As a setter you are a part of every play, therefore running the offense on your team. You should be the leader of your team on and off the court. On the court you need to encourage your teammates to be the best that they can be, pick up your teammates if they are down, and always communicate. Off the court a setter should lead by example and make smart decisions especially when you are in season.

            A setter needs to be patient and stay calm during practice and games. Sometimes you are going to be in a practice or a game and things won’t go your way, like you know you aren’t playing the best. Just stay calm and always try your best. It is okay to get upset with yourself but you shouldn’t let it affect how you play and you shouldn’t show it when you are playing. You WILL have bad days sometimes but don’t worry about it! Always keep your head up and look forward to the next day.

            Having a high volleyball IQ is very important for setters. As a setter you need to be able to adjust your thinking and your strategies according to your competition and who your hitters are at the time. You also should be able to realize quickly what is going on and who is on the other side of the court.  For example if there is a huge middle blocker that is slow you should set away from him/ her so your hitters have a better chance of success.

            If you are a setter or thinking about becoming one I hoped this helped you make your decision J

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