Opposite

What is the Opposite volleyball position?
The opposite position gets its name because this player is placed opposite of the setter in the rotation. The Opposite plays on the right side in the front and back row. Because of the location on the court, the opposite may be responsible for some setting when the setter is unavailable.

What does the Opposite Do During a Play?

1. Call out the opponent's hitters on the other side of the net before the serve.

1. Watch to see where the hitters are going and be ready to help out with blocking a shoot set to the middle or an "X" play.
2. Set the block on the outside hitter so the middle can close to you
3. Be prepared to set the dig if it comes quickly and your setter cannot get there.
4. Cover your hitter if you do not get the set.

What Attributes Are Important in an Opposite?

• Good height
• Good blocking skill
• Good hands
• Good passer
• Quickness

Read More About the Opposite

• The Opposite on Defense
• The Opposite on Offense