Setting in Volleyball Legends is the most underrated skill. Everyone wants to spike. Nobody wants to set. But good setters control the game. After 200+ hours, I've learned that the best teams have setters who make their spikers look godlike.
Most players treat setting as "press E and hope." That's why they lose. Setting is about positioning, timing, and reading your teammates.
Basic Setting Mechanics
Controls:
- E = Set the ball
- WASD (while setting) = Tilt the set direction
- Position yourself under the ball before pressing E
The sequence:
- Read where the ball is going
- Move under it
- Press E when the ball is above you
- Hold a direction to tilt the set toward your spiker
Bad setters chase the ball. Good setters are already there.
Tilt Sets
Tilt sets move the ball across the court. This is what separates okay setters from great ones.
Tilt directions:
- W (forward) = Set goes toward the net
- S (backward) = Set goes behind you
- A/D (sideways) = Set goes left or right
Why tilt matters: Your spiker isn't always in front of you. Tilt lets you set to teammates anywhere on the court. Without tilt, you're limited to whoever's directly ahead.
Practice drill: Go into Practice mode. Receive a ball, then set with different tilts. Watch where the ball goes. Get a feel for each direction.
Positioning
Where you stand determines what sets you can make.
Default position: Center court, slightly back from the net. This gives you access to all areas.
After a receive: Move to where the ball is going, not where it is. Predict the trajectory.
During rallies: Reset to center after each set. Don't get stuck in corners.
The best setters look like they're barely moving because they're always in the right spot before the ball arrives.
Reading Your Spikers
Setting isn't about you. It's about your teammates.
Watch for:
- Where is your spiker positioned?
- Are they ready to approach?
- Is a blocker on them?
Set to:
- Open spikers (no blocker)
- Spikers with good approach angles
- Your best player when the game is close
Don't set to:
- Spikers who aren't ready
- Spikers with blockers stacked on them
- Teammates who just whiffed three times (they're tilted)
Communication helps. Use quick chat to call plays. Or just learn your teammates' patterns.
Set Heights
Different situations call for different set heights.
High Sets
Ball goes high, gives spiker lots of time.
When to use:
- Spiker is out of position
- You need to reset the play
- Running a back-row attack
Risk: Blockers have time to position. Defense resets.
Quick Sets
Ball barely goes up. Spiker hits almost immediately.
When to use:
- Spiker is already in position
- Blockers are slow
- Running a quick attack play
Risk: Mistimed sets lead to whiffs. Requires coordination.
Medium Sets
Standard height. The default option.
When to use: Most situations. Gives spiker time without giving defense too much.
Using Zero Gravity Set
If you have the Zero Gravity Set ability, your sets float longer.
How it works: Activate before setting. The ball hangs in the air, giving your spiker an ideal approach.
When to use:
- Your spiker is late
- You want to guarantee a good hit
- Setting up your best player for a kill
Zero Gravity Set is A-tier for a reason. Check our Volleyball Legends Abilities Tier List for more.
Common Setting Mistakes
Not Moving to the Ball
The problem: You set from wherever you're standing. Sets go random directions.
The fix: Move under the ball first. Then set. Position before action.
Always Setting the Same Person
The problem: Blockers stack on your go-to spiker. They get stuffed.
The fix: Spread the ball around. Keep blockers guessing.
Setting Too Fast
The problem: You set before your spikers are ready. They whiff.
The fix: Take a beat. Make sure someone is approaching before you set.
Ignoring Tilt
The problem: All your sets go straight ahead. Spikers have to adjust.
The fix: Use tilt to put the ball where your spiker wants it, not where you're facing.
Trying to Spike as a Setter
The problem: You're a setter. You set. But you keep trying to spike.
The fix: Trust your spikers. Your job is making them look good, not stat-padding.
Advanced Techniques
Dump Set
Instead of setting, you attack the ball yourself.
When to use: Blockers are focused on your spikers. The tip is open.
How: Jump like you're setting, then click to tip over the net.
Risk: If they read it, easy dig. Use sparingly.
Back Set
Set behind you without looking.
When to use: Spiker is behind you. You don't have time to turn.
How: Hold S while setting. Ball goes backward.
Risk: Harder to aim. Practice this a lot.
Quick Set Timing
For quick attacks, you set before the spiker jumps.
How: Spiker calls for quick. You set low and fast. They hit immediately.
Why it works: Blockers can't react. The ball is gone before they jump.
Risk: Requires practice with your spiker. Mistiming = whiff.
Reading Blockers
Watch where blockers are before you set.
If blockers are stacked left: Set right. If blockers are late: Set quick. If blockers are cheating: Set behind them.
Good setters exploit blocker positioning. Bad setters ignore it.
Best Styles for Setting
Your style determines your set speed and accuracy.
S-tier setters:
- Timeskip Kyamo (Fastest sets in the game)
A-tier setters:
- Taichou (Sets boost spike power)
- Kageyama (Precise sets)
- Oikawa (Good serves + solid sets)
Avoid setting with:
- Bokuto, Hinoto, Sanu (These are spikers. Let them spike.)
Check our Volleyball Legends Styles Tier List for full rankings.
Team Communication
Setting is a team skill. You need to communicate.
Quick chat options:
- "I got it" = You're taking the ball
- "Set me" = You want the set
- "Nice" = Good play
Patterns to establish:
- Who gets sets in close games?
- Who runs quick attacks?
- Who covers if you're out of position?
Solo queue is rough for setters. Find teammates on the official Discord who appreciate good setting.
Practice Routine
Daily practice (15 minutes):
- 5 minutes tilt practice (set to all four directions)
- 5 minutes positioning (move to ball, then set)
- 5 minutes casual matches (focus on setting, not spiking)
Weekly goals:
- Set to every teammate at least once per game
- Land 3 dump sets per week
- Get a "Nice" from a teammate after a good set
Setting isn't flashy. You won't top the scoreboard. But your team will win more, and good spikers will want to play with you.
More Volleyball Legends Content
- Volleyball Legends Guide - Full beginner's guide
- Volleyball Legends Codes - Free spins and rewards
- Volleyball Legends Styles Tier List - Best styles ranked
- Volleyball Legends Abilities Tier List - Best abilities ranked
- Volleyball Legends Spiking Guide - Attack techniques
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