The main problem of the individual passer’s tactics is to defeat the opposing server and provide perfect reception. Today in the volleyball serve reception is viewed as an ideal, safe, unsafe, poor, or as an error.

Ideal service reception – after receiving service, setter can set a fast attack (he is not moved from his position and can perform jump set of spike).

Safe serve reception – after receiving service setter can perform set, but not pre-prepared combination.

Uncertain service reception – after receiving service the ball did not come up near setter (setter has to make more steps to get to the ball and can’t organize a planned attack). Continue Reading