The Set
The set is an overhead pass used to change the direction of the ball and put it in a good position for the spiker. It is usually the team's second contact with the ball. Setting is the tactical centre of volleyball. A setter must be good enough to feed his or her best hitters while also looking for opponent's blocking weaknesses (such as a short player in the front line or a slow centre blocker).
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