volleyball glossary
What is a Set (action) in Volleyball?
A set in volleyball is the second contact of a possession — the controlled overhead pass that places the ball for an attacker to spike. The setter is usually the team's playmaker.
Example in a match
Your libero passes the ball up. The setter sets it for the outside hitter. The outside hitter spikes for a kill.
Volleyball scoring with Volley
Volley scores volleyball with all the standard rules built in. Pick the sport at match setup, name your sides, and tap to score. Volley applies the rules from there — including the ones that involve "Set (action)".
Free on iOS and Android. Multi-sport scoring across 9 sports with proper sport-specific scoring engines, ELO rating tracking, and tournament running.
Frequently asked questions
What is a set (action) in volleyball?
A set in volleyball is the second contact of a possession — the controlled overhead pass that places the ball for an attacker to spike. The setter is usually the team's playmaker.
Does Volley handle set (action) automatically?
Yes. Volley's volleyball scoring engine handles every standard rule including set (action). You don't have to track it manually — pick the sport at match setup and Volley applies the rules.
Where can I learn more volleyball terms?
The full Volleyball glossary is at /volleyball-terms-glossary, with 20 of the most common terms explained.