37th Annual Las Vegas Classic: Setters c/o 23-24 Names to Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A setter has an essential job while on the court. They are often compared to being the quarterback of the team, they run the plays. Setters hustle all over the court to get the second ball. They should be quick and communicative. All sets vary by height, speed, and placement. A great setter knows what their hitters like and will deliver practical sets. Meet eight setters from the 37th annual Las Vegas Classic. They are in order of their graduating year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["163281"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":334347,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cstrongu003e[player_tooltip player_id='163281' first='Danit' last='Cohen'] u003c/strongu003eis a leader on the court and plays with great confidence. She is a fast-setter who can get to the ball from all areas of the court. Her quick touch makes ball delivery hittable to her pins. 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She communicates to her hitters what sets they are going to get. She is smart by being able to pick the best attacker to score. Teofilio Is quick to the ball and can adjust to bad passes by making them hittable. She has a nice jump set and soft touch that has very little to no rotation on the ball. She is a smart setter who knows how to capitalize on a setter's dump. 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Coached by Litara Keil and Joy Umeh, Lowyn makes plays in both positions. She know how to deliver to her hot hitters and establish the tempo on the court. She has good ball placement for her hitters to score. Pereyda stays ready and focused.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_7_player_details_selected_featured_image":334363,"_player_evaluations_7_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_7_player_details_player_name":"Olivia Smith","_player_evaluations_7_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_7_player_details_graduating_class":"2024","_player_evaluations_7_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_7_player_details_height":"5'7u0022","_player_evaluations_7_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_7_player_details_position":"32561","_player_evaluations_7_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_7_player_details_school":"","_player_evaluations_7_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_7_player_details_club_team":"Seal Beach 17 Blue","_player_evaluations_7_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_7_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_7_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"u003cstrongu003eOlivia Smith u003c/strongu003eis a setter who also plays right side. She can block at the net and reacts quickly to recover a block or tip. She hustles on the court and tries to get to every second ball. She uses her communication skills to direct her offense. Smith makes quick decisions on the court. Her serves can get opponents out of system. Coached by Litara Keil and Joy Umeh Olivia is a setter to keep an eye on.","_player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":8,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64024764aeade"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A setter has so many responsibilities on the court. From running the offense to memorizing which way a hitter likes their set. They set, they block, they dig, they dive and they hustle all over the court. Setters have to be quick, agile and have great court awareness. A setters position can be mentally taxing and demanding. It takes a strong and smart player to command the duties of a setter. You just met eight from California, there are many more to share.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A great way to support our volleyball athletes and teams is by sharing our stories with family, friends, and fans. This can be done by subscribing or sharing on social media. Follow Prep Dig and Prep Dig California on their many different social media platforms ie: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Sometimes unintentional errors happen. For any corrections, please email them to niqnaq23@gmail.com and put “PrepDig correction” in the subject line. Thank you for the support and happy reading!! *If you are a player, please claim or create your player profile.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->