In the game of volleyball, the setter is a key player who is responsible for setting up the ball for their teammates to make a successful attack. A good setter must have exceptional game sense, quick reflexes, and outstanding decision-making abilities. Over the years, there have been many setters who have left us speechless with their astonishing plays and game sense. Here are 20 times that volleyball setters have amazed us on the court.
A setter diving to save the ball, then setting it up for a perfect spike from their teammate.
A setter making a one-handed set from a difficult angle, allowing their hitter to score.
A setter jumping to block the opponent’s attack, then quickly transitioning to set up their own team’s attack.
A setter faking a set, then tipping the ball over the net for a sneaky point.
A setter making a perfectly timed back set, catching the opponent’s defense off guard.
A setter saving a ball that was going out of bounds, then quickly setting it up for their hitter to score.
A setter jumping to block a powerful attack, then landing softly and immediately setting the ball for their hitter to attack.
A setter using their non-dominant hand to set the ball, fooling the opponent’s blockers and allowing their hitter to score.
A setter running a quick set in the middle of the court, catching the opponent’s defense off guard.
A setter making a diving save and then setting up a perfect back-row attack.
A setter improvising a set from a difficult pass and surprising the opponent’s blockers.
A setter setting the ball for a perfectly timed and executed tip from their teammate.
A setter setting the ball from behind their back, catching the opponent’s blockers off guard.
A setter using a dump shot to score a point, catching the opponent’s defense off guard.
A setter making a fake set to their hitter, then quickly setting it up for another hitter to score.
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