Rotations

Volleyball rotation pattern showing clockwise movement of players through six court zones after winning the serve

Each time a team wins the serve, players rotate clockwise one position. The six positions are numbered 1 through 6: position 1 is back-right (the server), 2 is front-right, 3 is front-centre, 4 is front-left, 5 is back-left, and 6 is back-centre. After rotating, the player now in position 1 serves. Back-row players (positions 1, 5, 6) may not attack from in front of the 3-meter line. Once the ball is served, players may move freely to their specialised positions.

Rotation directionClockwise

Rotation triggerSide-out (winning the serve)

Server positionZone 1 (back-right)

Back-row limitCannot attack from front of 3 m line