Standard Formations In Volleyball Essay Example

as well as an outside attacker. Since, there is a lack of an outside hitter, therefore this becomes the prime disadvantage in this case. Another disadvantage that exists for this particular formation pattern which is offensive in nature is that there are only two attackers in this case and therefore the team has a limited offensive approach in this case.

The other type of formation pattern is ‘6-2’. In this type of formation pattern, one of the players is designated to come in the forward direction that is from the back row to the set. In the attacking positions are the three different front row players. Thus, in this type of formation pattern, there are six different players who are primarily functioning as the prime hitters.

There are two players who perform the function of setters. This formation pattern is similar to the ‘4-2’ formation pattern itself. However, the only difference is that the penetration to set is generally ensured by the back-row setter. There are generally two setters required in the 6-2 lineup. The placement of these two setters is generally opposite to each other.

In this pattern, there is a line up with two middle hitters also. Additionally, there is a presence of two outside hitters also. The prime advantage of this type of formation pattern is that at any given point of time the offensive possibilities are maximized because of the presence of three hitters in the front row. In yet another type of formation pattern that is ‘5-1’, there is only player present. This player sets the various responsibilities and this is generally regardless of the position that the player has

in the rotation.

There are three attackers in the front row in this type of formation pattern. This formation pattern can be called as a mix of the first two patterns.