In a 6-2 two setters stand opposite each other and the one in the back row sets, so the team always has three hitters in the front row. When a setter rotates to the front, she becomes a right-side hitter. Type your starters below to get a printable 6-2 rotation sheet.
The six 6-2 rotations
Positions are listed from left to right as seen from your own back line, with the net in front of you. After every side-out, players rotate one zone clockwise and the player moving to zone 1 serves.
| Rotation | Front row (4 · 3 · 2) | Back row (5 · 6 · 1) | Server | Setter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | S2 · MB1 · OH1 | OH2 · MB2 · S1 | S1 | S1 (zone 1, back row) |
| 2 | OH2 · S2 · MB1 | MB2 · S1 · OH1 | OH1 | S1 (zone 6, back row) |
| 3 | MB2 · OH2 · S2 | S1 · OH1 · MB1 | MB1 | S1 (zone 5, back row) |
| 4 | S1 · MB2 · OH2 | OH1 · MB1 · S2 | S2 | S2 (zone 1, back row) |
| 5 | OH1 · S1 · MB2 | MB1 · S2 · OH2 | OH2 | S2 (zone 6, back row) |
| 6 | MB1 · OH1 · S1 | S2 · OH2 · MB2 | MB2 | S2 (zone 5, back row) |
How the 6-2 works
The 6-2 is popular in high school and club teams that have two good setters but no single setter strong enough to play all the way around. Setter 1 sets in rotations 1–3 (zones 1, 6, 5) and setter 2 in rotations 4–6. Many coaches sub a hitter in for the setter who rotates to the front row and back out when she returns to zone 1.
- Pros: three front-row attackers in every rotation and two setters sharing the load.
- Cons: two setting styles to adjust to, and it often uses more substitutions.
Libero and substitutions
Most teams use a libero to replace the middle blockers in the back row. Enter the libero in the tool and the sheet shows her in zones 5 and 6 instead of the middle; the middle stays on to serve when she rotates to zone 1, the common choice in youth and high school play. Check your league for libero serving rules.
Other systems
Compare with the 5-1 rotation and the 4-2 rotation, or build any lineup with the volleyball rotation sheet maker.
FAQ
Who serves first in a 6-2?
Whoever you put in zone 1 at the start of the set. The tool lets you pick the first server; the rest of the serving order follows around the court.
Can I print a blank 6-2 rotation sheet?
Yes. Leave the names empty and print: you get all six rotations with the role in every zone, ready to fill in by hand.