Standout Setters – Setting The Trend

In the world of Volleyball, the Setter is the leader of the offense many times teams can live and die by the ability of their setter. Setters must be able to read the other team's defense and choose a hitter, while giving them the best match up possible. If the setter gives away their intended match too early, then the blockers can move easy creating a two on one match up. This will put more pressure on the hitter to thread the needle instead of looking for the hole on the court. Further challenging the Setter is the passing of her teammates – the pass most times will dictate the play. Few Setters can get their hands on a shanked ball while even fewer can redirect a shanked pass into a play. The goal is to have consistent passing allowing for in-system setting which will lead to the best hitter and blocker match up. A solid pass also keeps the Setter from forcing a play leading to trapping her hitter against the net and placing her teammate at a disadvantage. However, the most exciting part of a Setter's game is the way in which they attack their position and the ball. Each position has a standard way of playing but the beauty of volleyball really starts to flow when a player comes into their own; playing their position with their own personal flare. Setters have different ways to attack their position – playing to their streangth and the strength of their team. Below are five aggressive, stand-out Setters who play not only with dedication, and talent but with passion. This upcoming year will be exciting! <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="98936" first="Alexa" last="Washington"] – Leon, Tallahassee – Graduates 2022</strong> Alexa plays with passion and excitement from the moment she steps onto the court until the last whistle. A huge smile that shines throughout positively pushing her teammates forward Alex is going to be Junior in the upcoming volleyball season 2020 – 2001. She is a Setter and Right-side Hitter – even at 5'5” she is force to be reckoned with. Alexa has two years of Varsity play behind her with an impressive set of stats to back up her abilities. She averages 8 assists per set. She is athletic with vision and passion. Alexa will be an exciting Junior to watch on trend with the ability to lead her team to another State Championship. <strong>Renee Ralls – Lake Highland Prep, Orlando – Graduates 2022</strong> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2x0JgrtpFVo&amp;t=26s">Renee Ralls Club OVTA 16 Highlight Reel Setter</a> Renee Ralls is a Setter with great vision that keeps blockers honest, and an uncanny ability to find the holes in a defense. She averages 4 assists per set and is not afraid to attack. She has a light touch and with a flick of the wrist can find the hole on the floor. Renee makes sure her hitters have the best blocking match ups through the strategic and aggressive use of attacking the second ball. Filled with enthusiasm she is exciting to watch and will be one to follow this upcoming year. <strong>Erin Engel – St. Thomas Aquinas, Ft. Lauderdale – Graduates 2021</strong> Erin is a steady 5'8” leading Setter playing for the legendary coach Lisa Zielinski. Erin has a soft touch, vision and an instinct that leads her hitters to the sweet spot. She is a leader on and off of the court. Her court vision affords her the ability to open up one-on-one matches for her hitters and control the tempo of the court. She is going to be a major influence in he upcoming season and will have future in college! <strong>Alexis Rigdon – Spanish River High, Boca Raton – Graduates 2021</strong> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZyzZeOoxSc">Alexis Rigdon Highlight Reel Setter DS</a> Alexis has a natural, graceful, and commanding touch on the ball with placement and tempo. She has the ability to slow down chaos and keep her team moving. Alexis is consistent, encouraging and aggressive. She has great vision finding the perfect matchup with her hitters or the right time to take the ball on two. She is able to hold the blockers with her because of her ability to find the hole if they cheat. She averages 4 assists per set. <strong>Daniela Ortiz – Ransom Everglades, Coconut Grove – Graduates 2021 </strong> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VCICOIzOG8">Daniela Ortiz Highlight Reel Setter / DS</a> Daniela has smart hands, quick feet, and electricity when she plays. She sees the open match with a hitter and places the ball in their hands. Her ability to think quick, react quicker and move like lightening allows her to control the court, keep her team up and push through tough games. Her teammates move out of the way when she has to run down a ball because they know she will be there. Daniela is a solid all-around volleyball player who has the passion, attitude and work ethic which makes volleyball beautiful. Her passion and contagious; she will be a determining fact in the upcoming season of Florida volleyball. Whichever way you play – do so with passion and you too could Set the Trend.