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POSITIONS — 6V6

Positions and tactical systems for 6 vs 6 volleyball.

1. GAME FORMAT
Official FIVB / FFVolley format: 6 players + libero, 9×18 m court, 3 m attack line, 2.43 m net (M) / 2.24 m (W).
Zones numbered counter-clockwise from behind your own court (Z1 = server). Clockwise rotation on side-out (Z2→Z1→Z6→Z5→Z4→Z3→Z2). Rule 7.4: at the moment of serve contact, positions are controlled by the feet (Z2 closer to the net than Z1, etc.). Block of 1, 2 or 3. The libero replaces back-row players without counting as a substitution.
2. TACTICAL SETUP
4-2 System (beginner)

2 setters diagonally opposite (P2 and P5) + 2 middles + 2 outsides. The FRONT setter always takes the 2nd touch. No penetration: the simplest system to learn.

HALF-COURT — 4-2 SYSTEM (BEGINNER)
NET
BACK OF COURT
LEGEND
  • Net — orange band
  • 3 m — dotted line
  • Click a player for their card
No libero in this configuration.
★ POSITION CARDS
P4

Front left

Outside

Left wing. Setter's main target in zone 4.

SKILLS
AttackBlockReception
TRAITS
  • Versatility
  • Setter's #1 target
  • W reception
P3

Front center

Middle

Front-row middle: block + quick attack when the reception allows it.

SKILLS
BlockQuick attack
TRAITS
  • Dominant block
  • Central W reception
P2

Front right

Front setter

Front setter: takes the 2nd touch. No penetration, no reception. Distributes from the position.

SKILLS
Hand setDistributionCommunication
TRAITS
  • Always front when setting
  • Out of reception
  • No penetration
P5

Back left

Back setter (off-duty)

Second setter, diagonally opposite. Plays only as back-row, does NOT take the 2nd touch while back. Receives and defends.

SKILLS
ReceptionDefenseForearm pass
TRAITS
  • Becomes front setter after rotation
  • No setting when back
  • Pairs in reception
P6

Back center

Back middle

Middle going through back-row positions. Center reception + defense.

SKILLS
DefenseForearm passReception
TRAITS
  • Defensive pivot
  • Covers the back center
P1

Back right (serve)

Outside / server

Outside in back-row rotation, serves from P1 then plays reception/defense.

SKILLS
ServeReceptionDefense
TRAITS
  • Main server
  • W reception
GO DEEPER

Check the Positioning and defense guide to see how this configuration places itself depending on the opposing attack zone.