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SPECIALISTE PASSE [1 record]

Record 1 2014-02-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Volleyball
DEF

The player ... whose designated responsibility is to pass the ball to the hitter(s) so that a spike may be executed.

CONT

The set is a pass intended for one specific purpose, to place the ball above and near the net so that a front row player can jump and attack it. Although the set can be performed on the first or second contact by any player, it is generally made on the second play by one of two players specifically designated by the team to perform this task. This specialist is called a setter.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Volleyball
DEF

Joueur stratège de l'équipe, il décide de la tactique offensive et du choix des passes d'attaque après observation du placement des défenseurs adverses et après l'engagement vers le filet de ses partenaires attaquants.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Vóleibol
DEF

Jugador que coloca la pelota.

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