A set is used as the second hit in volleyball reguardless of the height or position the hit before it.
2006-11-14 12:21:38 · 20 answers · asked by Marky12345 1 in Sports ➔ Volleyball
Not really. Most of the time it is prefered because a set gives the setter more control over the ball compared to a forearm pass. On my senior high school team we were taught that if you were given a high and easy ball over the net to set the outside hitters so that they spike the second ball. Plays like that keeps the other team off guard.
2006-11-14 14:34:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ideally, the set is the second touch and should be attempted regardless of who is setting or from where.
Typically, any given rotation has a designated setter. Their teammates are responsible for passing the ball to them so they can set the hitters. However, that is not always possible, nor does it always happen. The setter is responsible for making an attempt to set the ball as best they can, unless it's out of reach. Then, they should yell, "help" to let the other players know to set the ball. Unless the setter yells for help, other players are to move out of the way and allow the setter to attempt a set. If the setter doesn't yell help or yells for it too late and the ball hits the ground, the fault lies with the setter, not the nearest player.
There's also always the opportunity for a player to hit the second touch if it is one of those rare occasions where it is just in the right position to strike the ball hard on the second touch. Those are really effective in catching the other team sleeping.
Another use for the second touch is a "setter's dish." In this, the setter pretends to be setting a hitter, but sets the ball low over the net, preferrably in a vacant part of the court. This does wonders to keep the other team's blockers from consistantly establishing a block on your hitters, because they have to make sure it's not a dish first.
I hope in all my rantings I answered your question.
2006-11-16 14:55:26 · answer #2 · answered by Spaghetti Cat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
false
you can set the first ball that comes over the net , or the second or even the 3. a set in not the time when you hit it. it's how you hit it. like when you pass using your arms is call a bump. plus is the ball is shanked to the side you wouldn't want to set it. you would more likey get called for a 2 or a lift. hope this helps
2006-11-14 14:38:15 · answer #3 · answered by scared2fly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
False - because the ball can be hit over on the 2nd hit, but typically the 2nd hit can be used as a set.
2006-11-15 08:23:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Correct! I have been playing volleyball for 4 years going to camps and USA volleyball teams. Any player,back row or front row, bumps the ball to the setter and the setter sets it for the hitter to spike or dink or whatever. Like we always say "setter gets second ball."
2006-11-16 00:42:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes,
All though the setter may call for help if they cannot get to the ball. But the set may also be passed if it is too low to set, so that the setter will not be called for a lift.
2006-11-14 12:37:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
false it depends on how the first hit is because if it is over the net then you will have trouble setting it when the other team had the ball :D
2006-11-14 16:12:34 · answer #7 · answered by Meghan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
False. a set is only called a set when you are setting up another person. what if you spike it then it's a spike. I dont play volleyball but that is my answer.
2006-11-14 12:29:45 · answer #8 · answered by seamonkey_has_da_loot 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
FALSE....u can set the first hit.
2006-11-16 10:04:25 · answer #9 · answered by nonsense_5 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, the hits are supposed to be hit, set, dig for practices.
2006-11-15 03:58:20 · answer #10 · answered by TiGgEr_LoVeR 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋