In volleyball, the setter is essentially playing a role similar to that of a quarterback in football. The setting position runs the offense and generally requires a player who is confident and ...

IOWA CITY - There is no pitcher without a catcher. There is no quarterback without a center. In the sport of volleyball, there are no spikes without a setter. The high-flying 6-foot hitters who ...

Mia Dietz started her competitive volleyball career playing defense, around age 13, she said, until a different opportunity arose. One of Dietz’s teammates, who served as the setter, suffered a broken ...