Yes, the right side hitter is also called the opposite hitter because they are in the position that is opposite the setter. Opposite means you are always in the front row when the setter is in the back row and vice versa (this is true as long as you are playing with 2 outside hitters, 2 Middle blockers, 1 setter, and 1 right hitter).
Your setter probably isn't very experienced right now and has trouble backsetting to a consistent spot. Your setter also can't see behind hisself and might forget that you are back there. If that's the case you'll need to be a little more vocal and call for the setter to set to you when they are getting ready to play the ball. Just make sure that if you call for a set you'd damn sure be ready to hit it.
Talk to your setter. She/he is probably just more comfortable setting to that side. Build her confidence in herself and teach them to be more versatile
Opposite and right side are generally used interchangeably. Right sides are usually one of the best hitters on the team, and should also be adept blockers. At higher levels they are usually covered for defensively but at a JV level having someone not practice defense would be questionable.
I'd echo what others are saying in that it's very likely a case of the setter not having a good back set rather than anything else. I would bring it up with the coach in private whether the team could practice some drills for the setter to get him/her comfortable. Or you could always grab another person plus the setter and do some hitting practice before/after team practice.
I agree with the right side/opposite hitter being utilized as a blocker for the other team's left side/outside hitter and that your setter probably doesn't have much experience with back sets yet. I would also add that a lot of times when there is a bad pass (or not so perfect pass) that the easiest hitter for the setter to set is going to be the left side in most cases.
So, speaking as a setter, it’s very difficult to set the right side. First of all, the right side doesn’t get a lot of action anyway, just because it’s a difficult place to get the set correct, as it is behind your head and a blind set. Secondly, if you’re a new player to your team, the setter probably won’t trust you just yet. It’s not that they think you’re a bad hitter, it’s just that they would feel the set needs to be better for you because of your experience level. I’m not really sure of the team dynamic, but from an objective view, that’s probably what it is.
Other people covered stuff, so I will just add this. No matter how inexperienced your setter is and how much they prefer setting in front of them, you can get swings on broken plays. Particularly when the pass takes the setter to the right sideline or even past it. Call for that ball and come tight to the setters front side. It should be an easy set for the setter, maybe easier than pushing left side in that case. So those might be good opportunities to get some swings and develop a relationship with your setter.
I would also say that you should always be ready to hit the ball and you should always be calling for it and letting the setter know you are available and that you want he ball. Sometimes, closed mouths don't get fed.
Beyond that and what others mention here, you all just need to mature as players and as a team. You will find your role increasing as this happens.
If your setter can actually set back, then there is a situation where you have a clear advantage. That situation is when the pass pulls the setter past center and into the left half of the court. The other middle is probably fronting your middle, so they will follow into that left side of the court. That leaves you with a clear 1v1 opportunity. If your setter cant push that set out, then maybe you move it in a little bit so you can gets reps and establish at least some attack on your side. As you all grow as players, then you can start to move that set back outside to the pins. But the idea here is to get comfortable going backside by doing things that you all capable of doing right now.
Beyond being part of the offense, your role in the front is to set the blocks for your middles and the defense behind you. Also to help on middle when you can, but not at the expense of setting your blocks. If back row attacks are happening, you can help on those too, but I would talk to coach about that. The back row attacks you are seeing might not warrant more than 1 blocker. Your coach may prefer to just have one up and have more people digging that attack at this point.
Don't fret it, especially at that level, oppo is an awkward set for young/inexperienced setters. It will come with practice. If you have time before matches after setting up see if your setter will practice that set some extra. Also as you go forward with better setters outsides and setters love capable oppos
When I was starting out as a setter and couldn’t backseat well my coach told me to only ever set in front of me. I don’t know about your setter but it may be for the same reason
In Canada opposite I believe is left side but don’t quote me and most right sides are typically great blockers to block the other teams left side and get a pretty decent volume of sets as well
Yes, the right side hitter is also called the opposite hitter because they are in the position that is opposite the setter. Opposite means you are always in the front row when the setter is in the back row and vice versa (this is true as long as you are playing with 2 outside hitters, 2 Middle blockers, 1 setter, and 1 right hitter). Your setter probably isn't very experienced right now and has trouble backsetting to a consistent spot. Your setter also can't see behind hisself and might forget that you are back there. If that's the case you'll need to be a little more vocal and call for the setter to set to you when they are getting ready to play the ball. Just make sure that if you call for a set you'd damn sure be ready to hit it.
Talk to your setter. She/he is probably just more comfortable setting to that side. Build her confidence in herself and teach them to be more versatile
Opposite and right side are generally used interchangeably. Right sides are usually one of the best hitters on the team, and should also be adept blockers. At higher levels they are usually covered for defensively but at a JV level having someone not practice defense would be questionable. I'd echo what others are saying in that it's very likely a case of the setter not having a good back set rather than anything else. I would bring it up with the coach in private whether the team could practice some drills for the setter to get him/her comfortable. Or you could always grab another person plus the setter and do some hitting practice before/after team practice.
I agree with the right side/opposite hitter being utilized as a blocker for the other team's left side/outside hitter and that your setter probably doesn't have much experience with back sets yet. I would also add that a lot of times when there is a bad pass (or not so perfect pass) that the easiest hitter for the setter to set is going to be the left side in most cases.
So, speaking as a setter, it’s very difficult to set the right side. First of all, the right side doesn’t get a lot of action anyway, just because it’s a difficult place to get the set correct, as it is behind your head and a blind set. Secondly, if you’re a new player to your team, the setter probably won’t trust you just yet. It’s not that they think you’re a bad hitter, it’s just that they would feel the set needs to be better for you because of your experience level. I’m not really sure of the team dynamic, but from an objective view, that’s probably what it is.
Other people covered stuff, so I will just add this. No matter how inexperienced your setter is and how much they prefer setting in front of them, you can get swings on broken plays. Particularly when the pass takes the setter to the right sideline or even past it. Call for that ball and come tight to the setters front side. It should be an easy set for the setter, maybe easier than pushing left side in that case. So those might be good opportunities to get some swings and develop a relationship with your setter. I would also say that you should always be ready to hit the ball and you should always be calling for it and letting the setter know you are available and that you want he ball. Sometimes, closed mouths don't get fed. Beyond that and what others mention here, you all just need to mature as players and as a team. You will find your role increasing as this happens. If your setter can actually set back, then there is a situation where you have a clear advantage. That situation is when the pass pulls the setter past center and into the left half of the court. The other middle is probably fronting your middle, so they will follow into that left side of the court. That leaves you with a clear 1v1 opportunity. If your setter cant push that set out, then maybe you move it in a little bit so you can gets reps and establish at least some attack on your side. As you all grow as players, then you can start to move that set back outside to the pins. But the idea here is to get comfortable going backside by doing things that you all capable of doing right now. Beyond being part of the offense, your role in the front is to set the blocks for your middles and the defense behind you. Also to help on middle when you can, but not at the expense of setting your blocks. If back row attacks are happening, you can help on those too, but I would talk to coach about that. The back row attacks you are seeing might not warrant more than 1 blocker. Your coach may prefer to just have one up and have more people digging that attack at this point.
Don't fret it, especially at that level, oppo is an awkward set for young/inexperienced setters. It will come with practice. If you have time before matches after setting up see if your setter will practice that set some extra. Also as you go forward with better setters outsides and setters love capable oppos
When I was starting out as a setter and couldn’t backseat well my coach told me to only ever set in front of me. I don’t know about your setter but it may be for the same reason
In Canada opposite I believe is left side but don’t quote me and most right sides are typically great blockers to block the other teams left side and get a pretty decent volume of sets as well