{"id":190320,"date":"2024-09-28T21:35:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-29T00:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dicaseducacaofisica.info\/outside-hitter-volleyball\/"},"modified":"2024-01-27T19:07:34","modified_gmt":"2024-01-27T22:07:34","slug":"outside-hitter-volleyball","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dicaseducacaofisica.info\/en\/outside-hitter-volleyball\/","title":{"rendered":"Outside Hitter in Volleyball: Position, Function and Movement"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"HwtZe\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">Outside Hitter in Volleyball<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span lang=\"en\">The Outside Hitter position in Volleyball is one of the most important tactical positions on a Volleyball team. Whether in reception and serving, in defense or attack, the Volleyball Outside Hitter plays a very important role. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span lang=\"en\">In this content we will explain what the Outside Hitter in Volleyball is, what its function is on the court, the main characteristics of a Volleyball Outside Hitter, its positioning on the court and, mainly, its tactical movement.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75 has-custom-font-size is-style-outline has-medium-font-size is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-nv-light-bg-color has-neve-link-hover-color-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dicaseducacaofisica.info\/en\/outside-hitter-volleyball\/2\/\" style=\"border-radius:15px\"><strong>Click here to see the full content!<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the Outside Hitter in Volleyball?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Outside Hitter in Volleyball is the most complete player in a Volleyball team since he or she is specialized in attacking and defending.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Outside Hitters as Passers in Volleyball<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span lang=\"en-US\">The team\u2019s Outside Hitters in Volleyball are specialized in Serve Reception. <\/span>They are very skilled passers.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the role of the Outside Hitter in Volleyball?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The role of the Outside Hitter includes the following:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Taking part in the Serve Reception in all positions of the rotation;<\/li>\n<li>Participating in the Attacks at the end of the net (position 4, on the left side of the Net);<\/li>\n<li>Participating in the Attacks in the back of the court or second hits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the Attributes of an Outside Hitter in Volleyball?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main attributes of the Outside Hitter in Volleyball are:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>High level of technical skill to attack and defend;<\/li>\n<li>Specialization in quick Attacks at the end of the net (position 4 in rotation);<\/li>\n<li>Specialization in Serve Reception and Defense.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the Position of an Outside Hitter in Volleyball?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Volleyball team using the 5-1 Formation counts with two Outside Hitters. During rotation, they are always positioned opposite to each other.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When an Outside Hitter is in position 1, the other is in position 4.<\/li>\n<li>When an Outside Hitter is in position 2, the other is in position 5.<\/li>\n<li>When an Outside Hitter is in position 3, the other is in position 6.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dicaseducacaofisica.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/outside-hitter.webp\" alt=\"What is the Position of an Outside Hitter in Volleyball?\" class=\"wp-image-190322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dicaseducacaofisica.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/outside-hitter.webp 640w, https:\/\/www.dicaseducacaofisica.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/outside-hitter-300x169.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span lang=\"en-US\">When a team receives the Serve, both Outside Hitters must be positioned to receive the Serve, alongside the team\u2019s Libero.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Note: The Setter, The Opposite Hitter and the Middle Blocker must not participate in the Serve Reception when in the 5-1 Formation in Volleyball.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span lang=\"en-US\">How does the Outside Hitter move in Volleyball?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span lang=\"en-US\">See how the Outside Hitter moves in the different formations and rotation positions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Outside Hitter Moves in the 6-0 Formation<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span lang=\"en-US\">In the 6-0 Formation in Volleyball the players have no specialized function. Therefore, there is no specialized Outside Hitter, only players that take on this role according to the rotation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Outside Hitter Moves in the 4-2 and 5-1 Formation<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Serve Reception<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span lang=\"en-US\">In both the 4-2 and 5-1 Formation, the Outside Hitter must always move towards the back zone (back court), when the team is receiving the Serve.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span lang=\"en-US\">See an example of Outside Hitters displacements when in positions 2 and 5 of the rotation, at the moment their team receives the Serve.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dicaseducacaofisica.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/outside-hitter-serve-reception.webp\" alt=\"Outside Hitter and Serve Reception\" class=\"wp-image-190328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dicaseducacaofisica.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/outside-hitter-serve-reception.webp 640w, https:\/\/www.dicaseducacaofisica.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/outside-hitter-serve-reception-300x169.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #ce181e;\">Caption<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #ce181e;\">OH \u2013 Outside Hitter<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Position Changes for Attacking<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Immediately after receiving the Serve, the Outside Hitters must be positioned to attack in position 4 (end of the net) and for attacks in the back zone or second hit attacks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span lang=\"en-US\">See an example of Outside Hitters move when they occupy positions 2 and 5, after receiving the Serve, going for the Attack.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dicaseducacaofisica.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/outside-hitter-position-changes-attacking.webp\" alt=\"Position Changes for Attacking\" class=\"wp-image-190332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dicaseducacaofisica.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/outside-hitter-position-changes-attacking.webp 640w, https:\/\/www.dicaseducacaofisica.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/outside-hitter-position-changes-attacking-300x169.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Position Changes during Serve<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span lang=\"en-US\">The Outside Hitter standing in the back court (back zone) takes part in the Defense, usually in position 6 (middle back), when his or her team is serving.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span lang=\"en-US\">As for the Outside Hitter standing at the net (attack zone), this player takes part in the Block, moving to block in position 4 (end of the net, on the left side of the net).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Volleyball Content<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dicaseducacaofisica.info\/en\/role-libero-volleyball\/\">Libero in Volleyball<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dicaseducacaofisica.info\/en\/middle-blocker-in-volleyball\/\">Middle Blocker in Volleyball<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dicaseducacaofisica.info\/en\/serve-in-volleyball\/\">Type of Serves in Volleyball<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dicaseducacaofisica.info\/en\/volleyball-technical-gestures\/\">Volleyball Technical Gestures<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dicaseducacaofisica.info\/en\/spike-in-volleyball\/\">Spike in Volleyball<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a 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