About Rotation Numbering

There is some confusion about the term "Rotation 1". Many people think this means your "first rotation" when you start the game. This is not true. Rotation 1 is actually a specific formation and refers (in both the United States and International rotation numbering conventions) to when your primary setter is in the right back position on the court.

USA Convention

​Using the United States rotation numbering convention, Rotation 1 is when your primary setter is in the right back position. Rotation 2 is when s/he is in middle back. Rotation 3 is when s/he is in left back. Rotation 4 is when s/he is in left front. Rotation 5 is when s/he is in middle front. Rotation 6 is when s/he is in right front.

International Convention

​Using the International rotation numbering convention, Rotation 1 is when your primary setter is in the right back position. Rotation 6 is when s/he is in middle back. Rotation 5 is when s/he is in left back. Rotation 4 is when s/he is in left front. Rotation 3 is when s/he is in middle front. Rotation 2 is when s/he is in right front.