Numbers Game : 2 - 4 - 3

Every team has a unique lexicon, meaningful terminology. For offensive delay or 'no shot' situations we used "4" as homage to Carolina's "Four Corners" offense.

In volleyball, numerical hand signals relay plays, serve targets, defensive assignments, blocking schemes, or tactical adjustments without shouting across the court. 

Different teams create unique “languages.”  What matters is your system. Several conventions are common. 

Here are a few typical uses:

• Serve Targeting
• Numbers often correspond to zones on the court.
• Example:
  • 1 = left back
  • 5 = right back
  • 6 = deep middle
• A coach flashing “1” may mean: serve short to Zone 1.

Players need to learn terminology early to "be on the same page." 

Numbers can represent shortcuts for words as well. "3" could be a shortcut for "You did well" or "2-4-3" might mean "Trust me. I believe in you. You've got this." 

Lagniappe. Coach Donny discusses hand attack signals. MVB won't have all of these. 

 

Lagniappe 2. Serving zone 1.