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Volleyball Rotation Tracker

Enter your six starting players, then tap Rotate on every side-out. The court diagram and server always update in the correct clockwise order.

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How to use the volleyball rotation tracker

  1. Enter your six playersType each starter into their opening court position.
  2. Rotate on every side-outTap Rotate and every player shifts one position clockwise, just like on court.
  3. Track the serverPosition 1, back right, always shows whoever is due to serve next.

How volleyball rotation works

A volleyball team rotates one position clockwise every time it wins the serve back after the other team's point run ends. This keeps every player cycling through both front-row and back-row roles over a set.

Position 1

Back right, the server. This is the position that always serves next.

Positions 2, 3, 4

Front right, front middle and front left, the row allowed to block and attack at the net.

Positions 5, 6

Back left and back middle, the back-row defenders alongside the server.

Rotating clockwise

Every player shifts exactly one position: 2 to 1, 3 to 2, 4 to 3, 5 to 4, 6 to 5, and 1 to 6.

Volleyball Rotation Tracker FAQ

Which direction do volleyball teams rotate?

Teams rotate clockwise: the player in position 2 (front right) moves back to serve from position 1, and every other player shifts one spot in that same clockwise order.

When does a team rotate?

A team rotates one position clockwise every time it wins back the serve (a side-out), just before its new server serves.

What do the six court positions mean?

Position 1 is the server in the back right, 2 is front right, 3 is front middle, 4 is front left, 5 is back left, and 6 is back middle.

Can I undo a rotation?

Yes, the Rotate back button reverses the most recent rotation so you can correct a mistake.

Is my lineup saved anywhere?

No. Everything runs locally in your browser and resets when you refresh the page.

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