The rotational defense in volleyball is a popular and appropriate defense for inexperienced volleyball players. This defense strategy allows players to cover tips and outside and middle hits. When running a rotational defense, it is imperative that the players watch and read the moves of the opposing team and communicate with their teammates to make the right transition from offense to defense.
Step 1
Get into defensive position before the opposing team sends the ball back to your side of the court by have each player quickly move from their original spot to another spot on the floor to better defend the ball. The spot that the player moves to is determined by reading what the opponent's move is going to be.
Step 2
Defend against the outside hitter. Have the left and right back step forward to cover the tip and deep angle ball, while the middle back rotates to the same side as the ball was set for the opposing team. Have the outside hitters cover the area in front of the 10-foot line.
Step 3
Defend against the middle hitter. Have the left and right back step diagonally toward the net and sideline. Have the middle back step in toward the net. Have the right-side hitter defend against short tips that come from the block, or any hits made to the right and in front of the 10-foot line. Have the outside hitter covers tips and any hit that is made to the left of the middle blocker and in front of the 10-foot line.
Step 4
Defend against the weak-side hitters. Have the right side opposite hitter cover in front of the 10-foot line and to the left of the middle hitter. Have the left back be ready for tips in front of the 10-foot line. Have the right back be ready for deep angle hits by positioning deep in the back right corner, while the middle back covers any ball that is hit by the sideline.
References
- iSport: How to Play Rotation Defense
- "Insights and Strategies for Winning Volleyball"; Mike Hebert; 1991
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