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Which hitter plays at the center of the net, in zone 3?

Middle blocker, also called the middle hitter.

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  1. Middle blocker ✔
  2. Setter
  3. Libero

Why: The middle hitter attacks from zone 3, the front-center spot. On defense the middle blocker slides from the middle to help block at either side.

Huh, didn't know that: Three-time Olympian Heather Bown says a middle blocker starts in a ready position with knees bent.

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Answer: Middle blocker. The middle hitter attacks from zone 3, the front-center spot. On defense the middle blocker slides from the middle to help block at either side.

  1. USA Volleyball: Teach Off-Hand Hitting usavolleyball.org/resource/teach-off-hand-hitting
    the middle hitter (zone 3) and outside hitter (zone 4) are hitting “on-hand”
    Checked 2026-10-12.
  2. USA Volleyball: 10 Keys to Middle Blocking usavolleyball.org/resource/10-keys-to-middle-blocking
    The first thing a middle blocker needs to do is get in a good ready position
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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