Setters are often called the “quarterback” of a volleyball team, since most of a team’s offense goes through and relies upon the setter’s ability. That said, can you imagine a football team that does not have the quarterback getting special attention and extra practice so he can better develop and hone his inherently important skills?

There are said to be six basic skills to volleyball: blocking, serving, defense, passing, hitting, and setting. Here they are broken down into the basics of what need to be done in order to be successful at each skill.