Definition
The setter is the player responsible for the second contact, converting a pass into a hittable ball for an attacker. The setter orchestrates the entire offensive system — deciding who attacks, when, and from which zone. Setters are tracked by assists and setting efficiency.
Volleyball Setter — Role, Stats & Setting Efficiency Explained
Last updated: May 2026 · VolleyTag
Setting efficiency formula
A setter with 30 assists and 3 setting errors has a setting efficiency of +0.818. Elite setters target above 0.90.
Key setter stats
Assists
Sets that lead directly to a kill. The primary volume stat for setters.
Setting Errors
Sets that cannot be attacked (caught, net violation, over/out) or that directly lose the point.
Setting Efficiency
(Assists − Errors) ÷ (Assists + Errors). Measures distributional accuracy.
Assists per Set
Volume metric. A starting setter at competitive club level typically averages 8–12 assists per set.
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