{"id":190200,"date":"2023-11-05T23:43:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-06T02:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dicaseducacaofisica.info\/middle-blocker-in-volleyball\/"},"modified":"2024-07-28T09:58:37","modified_gmt":"2024-07-28T12:58:37","slug":"middle-blocker-in-volleyball","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dicaseducacaofisica.info\/en\/middle-blocker-in-volleyball\/","title":{"rendered":"Middle Blocker in Volleyball: Role and Movements"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">\u00cdndice<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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main features of a Middle Blocker in Volleyball?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dicaseducacaofisica.info\/en\/middle-blocker-in-volleyball\/#What_is_the_Position_of_the_Middle_Blocker_in_Volleyball\" >What is the Position of the Middle Blocker in Volleyball?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dicaseducacaofisica.info\/en\/middle-blocker-in-volleyball\/#How_does_a_Middle_Blocker_Move_in_Volleyball\" >How does a Middle Blocker Move in Volleyball?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dicaseducacaofisica.info\/en\/middle-blocker-in-volleyball\/#Middle_Blocker_in_the_6-0_Formation\" >Middle Blocker in the 6-0 Formation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dicaseducacaofisica.info\/en\/middle-blocker-in-volleyball\/#Middle_Blocker_in_the_4-2_and_5-1_Formations\" >Middle Blocker in the 4-2 and 5-1 Formations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dicaseducacaofisica.info\/en\/middle-blocker-in-volleyball\/#The_Middle_Blocker_in_the_Back_Court\" >The Middle Blocker in the Back Court<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dicaseducacaofisica.info\/en\/middle-blocker-in-volleyball\/#More_Volleyball_Content\" >More Volleyball Content<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Middle_Blocker_in_Volleyball\"><\/span>Middle Blocker in Volleyball<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Middle Blocker in Volleyball is a position that plays an important role in attack, attacking midfield balls and in defense, being the basis for blocking. Follow along!<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this content we will explain what the Middle Blocker is in Volleyball, its functions, its positioning and its movement on the court. Follow along!<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Middle_Blocker_in_Volleyball\"><\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">What is the Middle Blocker in Volleyball?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span lang=\"en-US\">The Middle Blocker or Middle Hitter is a player specialized in Blocking and Attacking at the center of the net, which explains the \u201cmiddle\u201d in the name.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_role_of_a_Middle_Blocker_in_Volleyball\"><\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">What is the role of a Middle Blocker in Volleyball?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span lang=\"en-US\">The role of the Middle Blocker includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span lang=\"en-US\">Quick attacks at the center of the net;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"en-US\">Being his or her team\u2019s \u201ccenter\u201d of Block;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"en-US\">Draws to him or herself the first ball attacks (center of the net) to hold back the opponent\u2019s block move and make the end of net attacks easier for his or her own team;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"en-US\">The Middle Blocker usually does not participate in the Service Reception;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"en-US\">In the back zone (back court), the Middle Blocker participates in the Service. However, he or she is substituted by the Libero when his or her team is under attack.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_main_features_of_a_Middle_Blocker_in_Volleyball\"><\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">What are the main features of a Middle Blocker in Volleyball?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span lang=\"en-US\">The features of a Middle Blocker include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Good height;<\/li>\n<li>Good blocking technique;<\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"en-US\">Good attacking technique, mainly with respect to first ball attacks at the center of the net.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Position_of_the_Middle_Blocker_in_Volleyball\"><\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">What is the Position of the Middle Blocker in Volleyball?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" class=\"wp-image-190207\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dicaseducacaofisica.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Middle-Blocker-Volleyball-1.webp\" alt=\"What is the Position of the Middle Blocker in Volleyball?\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dicaseducacaofisica.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Middle-Blocker-Volleyball-1.webp 640w, https:\/\/www.dicaseducacaofisica.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Middle-Blocker-Volleyball-1-300x169.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span lang=\"en-US\">The Middle Blocker must always be positioned at the center of the net in the attack zone, in the position 3 of the rotation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span lang=\"en-US\">As we have said, in the back zone (back court), the Middle Blocker executes the Service but does not take part in the Service Reception, when he or she is substituted by the Libero.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_a_Middle_Blocker_Move_in_Volleyball\"><\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">How does a Middle Blocker Move in Volleyball?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span lang=\"en-US\">See how the Middle Blocker moves in the different formations and rotation positions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Middle_Blocker_in_the_6-0_Formation\"><\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">Middle Blocker in the 6-0 Formation<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span lang=\"en-US\">In the 6-0 Formation the players have no specialized functions. Therefore, there is not a specialized Middle Blocker, only players that play this role according to the rotation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Middle_Blocker_in_the_4-2_and_5-1_Formations\"><\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">Middle Blocker in the 4-2 and 5-1 Formations<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" class=\"wp-image-190211\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dicaseducacaofisica.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/The-Middle-Blocker-Movement.webp\" alt=\"The Middle Blocker Move\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dicaseducacaofisica.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/The-Middle-Blocker-Movement.webp 640w, https:\/\/www.dicaseducacaofisica.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/The-Middle-Blocker-Movement-300x169.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span lang=\"en-US\">In the 4-2 and 5-1 Formation, the Middle Blocker always moves in order to stand at the center of the attack zone, that is, position 3 in the rotation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span lang=\"en-US\">When his or her team receives a Serve, he or she moves towards the center of the net to execute the attack at the center of the net (1<\/span><sup><span lang=\"en-US\">st<\/span><\/sup><span lang=\"en-US\"> ball) or to draw the attention of the players in the opponent\u2019s Block.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Middle_Blocker_in_the_Back_Court\"><\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">The Middle Blocker in the Back Court<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" class=\"wp-image-190215\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dicaseducacaofisica.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Middle-Blocker-in-the-Back-Court.webp\" alt=\"The Middle Blocker in the Back Court\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dicaseducacaofisica.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Middle-Blocker-in-the-Back-Court.webp 640w, https:\/\/www.dicaseducacaofisica.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Middle-Blocker-in-the-Back-Court-300x169.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span lang=\"en-US\">When the Middle Blocker goes to the defense zone (back court), he performs the Serve and is positioned in the defense in position 6 or 5 and, in the next rotations, he will be replaced by the Libero, and will return to the court in position 4.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_Volleyball_Content\"><\/span>More Volleyball Content<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a 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