Teaching set locations

Question
Hi Amanda, first of all I thank you for your time and I hope that you can help me with this.  I would like to know the basic set locations and some of the different variations of those sets.  I also would like to know the best way to teach some of these.  I know some of the basics myself but I am having a hard time teaching them.  Please write back at you earliest convienence.  Thank you again.

                            Brad

Answer
Sorry it took long. I wanted the best answer. I hope I can give you a useful answer.

Basic set locations:
If the intention of the team is to pass the ball always to position 3 (in the middle of the net) as a setter you can set the ball either forward (pos. 4) or backwards (pos. 2).
To simplify this task it is also possible always face the playing direction. So then there is no backward setting but always forward setting. (the problem is that the opponent always will know wich way you will set the ball....)

A little more difficult is always set from position 2, or a spot between pos 2 and 3. It gives more oppertunities to vary your setting game but also increases the maximum distance wich you have to set. (9 metres) So for this system you need more strength and accuracy because of the longer distances.

The variations verry soon appear because all attackers need different sets. As a coach you will see wich attackers can hit faster sets, or wich attackers need more room in space and time. Coach the setter.


The basic technique is best learned in the setting triangle: (pass-set-attack). In this way you are sure that al the right angels and distances are secured. As a coach you can decide things as: I throw the ball because the service pass of my team is not that great, or someone catches the set because my players are not ready for attacking yet. These are thing I cannot tell because I don't know your team.


My basic setting "rules" are:
The point where I touch the ball is always the same. ( a little before your forehead, you can look under the ball)
Play the ball at the highest point possible but keep your arms bent.
The pass is always good enough
The attackers are allways right ;-)


Ofcourse I can tell much more about this subject but I think for now it is enough. If you have more questions: do not hesitate!
Happy coaching !