Point-Producing Pairs: Setter/Hitter Duos

A strong connection between a setter and hitter can change the pace of a match. This week, several duos stood out by communicating well, moving the ball across the net, and producing points in key moments. These setters found their most reliable attackers, while the hitters adjusted to each set and finished plays. Here are three setter-hitter duos who made an impact this week.    [player_tooltip player_id='740632' first='Aaliyah' last='Carter'] gives Union a reliable scoring option at the net. She attacks from the pin but also moves inside to swing from different positions. Carter communicates well with setter [player_tooltip player_id='1023311' first='Aryia' last='Calloway'] and stays available throughout each rally. Her blocking and strong net play add another dimension to her game. Against Bixby this week, she read an overpass and crushed it to earn the momentum early.     [player_tooltip player_id='1023311' first='Aryia' last='Calloway'] communicates well with her hitters and runs a varied offense. She uses combos to keep blockers guessing. She connects often with [player_tooltip player_id='740632' first='Aaliyah' last='Carter'], and the pair moves the ball quickly along the net. She gives Aaliyah opportunities from several attacking positions and continues to rack up assists. Their connection helped Union come out on top this week against Bixby.     [player_tooltip player_id='913439' first='Reagan' last='Pitts'] tracks passes well and places hittable balls for Bishop Kelley's attackers. She distributes the offense among several strong options but connects especially well with right-side hitter [player_tooltip player_id='752760' first='Katherine' last='Moore']. Reagan reads the floor and handles setting decisions well under pressure. When the Comets need a dependable swing, she finds Kate. The two earned important points for Bishop Kelley this week.     [player_tooltip player_id='752760' first='Katherine' last='Moore'] puts in hours of training and recovery to perform at a high level for Bishop Kelley. She attacks from the right side and produces points off sets from [player_tooltip player_id='913439' first='Reagan' last='Pitts']. Kate uses data to evaluate her play, recover from errors, and adjust her attack. Her positive approach keeps her engaged from point to point. Reagan can turn to Kate when the Comets need a reliable scorer.     Freshman setter [player_tooltip player_id='934536' first='Audriana' last='Wiley'] runs Bixby's offense at a quick tempo. She tracks hitter [player_tooltip player_id='740379' first='Paisley' last='Potwora'] across the front row and finds her in the middle and at both pins. Audriana places the ball well and keeps Paisley involved from across the net. Their connection produced assist after assist for the Spartans this week. She is already making a big impact as a young setter.     [player_tooltip player_id='740379' first='Paisley' last='Potwora'] is a hitting powerhouse who attacks from all across the tape. She approaches with speed, swings with power, and earns points as both a hitter and blocker. Paisley connects well with setter [player_tooltip player_id='934536' first='Audriana' last='Wiley'], who finds her in the middle and at both pins. In one set this week, she crushed a ball from the pin out of serve receive, used the blockers' hands, and found open space in the defense. She gives Bixby a dangerous scoring option from anywhere along the net.

A strong connection between a setter and hitter can change the pace of a match. This week, several duos stood out by communicating well, moving the ball across the net, and producing points in key moments. These setters found their most reliable attackers, while the hitters adjusted to each set and finished plays. Here are three setter-hitter duos who made an impact this week.