Back Setting Technique & Execution Checklist

This checklist breaks down that critical palm position change plus every other technical element that makes back setting consistent and accurate.

What Makes This Checklist Different

This isn't vague advice like "just arch your back" or "set it behind you."

This is a systematic 20-checkpoint breakdown covering:

- The exact palm-to-ceiling positioning that makes back sets legal
- Perpendicular body positioning (don't twist or turn)
- Five set, red set, and back one execution
- Troubleshooting common back setting problems
- Realistic accuracy targets by experience level

Each checkpoint addresses the specific challenges of setting backward while maintaining clean, legal contact.

The 4-Week Back Setting Progression That Builds Confidence

Included in this checklist is my proven 4-week back setting progression:

Week 1: Wall back setting (palms to ceiling practice)
Week 2: Partner toss back setting (40/50 accuracy goal)
Week 3: Live pass back setting (30/50 hittable goal)
Week 4: Mixing front and back sets (35/50 accuracy both directions)

This progression builds back setting confidence systematically - the same system that's helped my setters become complete offensive threats.

Who This Checklist Is For

Perfect for:
- High school setters adding back setting to their arsenal
- JV players working to earn varsity spots through offensive diversity
- Varsity setters whose back sets are inconsistent or illegal
- Any setter whose right side hitter rarely gets good sets
- Players ready to become complete, two-directional setters

Not right for:
- Beginners who haven't mastered front setting yet (master basics first)
- Setters whose front setting accuracy is below 75%
- Players looking to skip progressive back setting development

Your Back Setting Transformation Starts Here

Every college-recruited setter I've coached can deliver hittable back sets that keep blockers honest.

Not perfect back sets (those come with time). But hittable balls that make right side hitters dangerous.

This checklist gives you the same back setting foundation that's helped dozens of my players become complete setters and earn college scholarships.

The question isn't whether back setting works - my 30+ years of results prove it does.

The question is: Will you be the setter who finally becomes a two-directional offensive threat?

Download this checklist, print it, take it to practice, and start building the back setting skills that create complete setters.

Your transformation from one-directional to complete setter starts with palms facing ceiling.