Opposite Hitter
The right-side attacker who sits diagonal to the setter in the rotation, so when your setter is back right, the opposite is front right. You get the BIC, the high right, the one-on-one block on a back set, and you own the D back-row attack from zone 1. A lot of teams hide the opposite from primary volleyball serve receive so they can stay fresh for terminal swings and blocking on the left pin.
Example
Setter in 1, opposite in 2, quick back set, big swing, block out, point on the board.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the opposite hitter do in volleyball?
Score from the right antenna, block the other team’s outside, and take the back-row pipe when the pass is good. If you are not passing, you live in the gym working first-step footwork so you are not late on the big sets.
Why is the opposite hitter called the opposite?
Because they are always diagonal to the setter in the rotation chart. Where the setter walks, the opposite is on the other corner of the floor. Simple navigation, hard job.