mind and body

Question
Mr Crutchfield,
You answered a question a while ago about research into mind and body in volleyball. Part of your answer was a checklist for setters before and after a serve. Could you please list these points.
Thankyou

Answer
Dear Nevil:
   I am enclosing a copy of my "Setter's Checklist" which I routinely distribute and discuss with my more advanced level setters.  While by no means exhaustive, this should give you and your setters an idea of the complexity and importance of the mental aspects of the setting position.  I hope you find it helpful and please feel free to follow up if you need further explanation or clarification of any of the included points.

SETTER'S CHECKLIST
The following factors must be consciously considered by the setter in order to maximize offensive production and setting efficiency

PRE-SERVICE
  -Position References
     1. Front/Back Row Setter
     2. Serve Recieve Position

  -Offensive Personnel
     1. Passers
        a.  Number (2,3 or 4 man)
        b.  Quality  (include opponent's serving ability)
        c.  Tendencies (low/high; short/long; accuracy)
     2. Hitters
        a.  Number (2 or 3)
        b.  Quality (strongest to weakest)
        c.  Tendencies (particular sets per player)
        d.  Streaks (hot and cold)
        e.   Initial Serve Recieve Position (passing/affecting approach)
        f.   Effective Back Row Hitter Available?

  -Defensive Personnel
     1.  Blockers
        a.  Tall and short
        b.  Strong and Weak
        c.  Quick and Slow
     2.  Back Row
        a.  Passing/Digging Ability
        b.  Quick and Slow
        c.  Aggressive and Passive

  -Game Situation
     1.  Game Score
        a.  Way ahead or way behind (more risky)
                 b.  Close or on a streak (more conservative)
     2.  Match Score

  -Defensive Factors
     1.  Opponents Scheme (Rotation, Perimeter etc.)
     2.  Prior opponent errors
     3.  Open areas or blocking seams

  -Playset Call
     1.  Middle Established?
     2.  Hitter/Blocker Match-ups
     3.  Tendency Alteration (avoid repetitious or unsuccessful play calling)
     4.  Combinations (always at least one combo with three hitters)
     
POST SERVICE
  -Pass Quality  (The worse the pass, the safer the set)
  -Setting Position (Ideal:  Full Play Set  v.  Poor:  Limited or emergency sets
  -Front Row Passer (May eliminate or delay quick or combo option)
  -Hitter Problems (Slip, mis-communication, delay etc.)
  -Defensive Opportunities (Confused or delayed blocker)
  -Audibles (By Hitter or Setter)
  
      
  All my best . ..  Crutch