Master Volleyball Rotations
The free interactive volleyball rotation trainer for coaches, players, and teams. Visualize 5-1, 4-2, and 6-2 offensive systems with animated player movements through every serve, serve receive, and defensive phase.
Why Coaches and Players Use Rotation Coach
All 6 Rotations
See every rotation for 5-1, 4-2, and 6-2 systems. Step through serve, serve receive, base defense, and attack phases.
Animated Transitions
Watch players move to their correct positions with smooth animations. Understand volleyball rotations visually instead of reading diagrams.
Libero Substitutions
Practice libero sub-in and sub-out with interactive controls. See the libero replace any back-row player and auto-sub when rotating to front row.
Customize Rotations
Coaches can customize rotations and share with their teams.
Build Your Team
Coaches can add other coaches and build player rosters so players can visually see their positions and how they should move on the court.
Volleyball Rotation FAQ
What is a 5-1 volleyball rotation?
The 5-1 rotation uses one setter and five hitters. The single setter runs the offense from every rotation, setting from the front row or back row. This system gives teams the most consistent setting but only two front-row attackers when the setter is in the front row. It is the most common offensive system in competitive volleyball from high school through professional levels.
What is a 4-2 volleyball rotation?
The 4-2 rotation uses two setters and four hitters. The setter who is in the front row sets, while the back-row setter plays defense. This is the simplest offensive system with only two front-row attack options. It is popular for youth volleyball and beginner teams learning volleyball rotations for the first time.
What is a 6-2 volleyball rotation?
The 6-2 rotation uses two setters who set from the back row, giving the team three front-row attackers at all times. When one setter rotates to the front row, the other setter takes over from the back row. This system maximizes offensive options but requires two skilled setters.
How do volleyball rotations work?
In volleyball, six players rotate clockwise one position each time their team wins the serve back (sideout). Players must start each rally in their rotational order, but after the serve they can move to their tactical positions. The front row (positions 2, 3, 4) plays at the net and the back row (positions 1, 5, 6) plays defense. Understanding rotational positions versus tactical positions is key to running any volleyball offensive system.
What is a libero in volleyball?
The libero is a defensive specialist who wears a different color jersey and can replace any back-row player without counting as a substitution. The libero cannot serve in some rule sets, cannot attack the ball above the net, and cannot set from in front of the attack line to a front-row attacker. Only one libero can be on the court at a time. Teams typically carry two liberos on their roster.
What is the difference between serve and serve receive?
When your team is serving, players start in defensive base positions ready to defend the opponent's attack. When your team is receiving serve (serve receive), players form a passing formation to receive the serve and transition to offense. Each rotation has different positioning for serve versus serve receive because the tactical goals are different — defense versus initiating your own attack.