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Free Printable Volleyball Lineup Sheet, Lineup Cards & Rotation Sheet

Walk into your next match with your lineup on paper, not in your head. Write down your starting six for up to five sets, track subs and time-outs, and plan all six rotations on a separate rotation sheet.

Free printable volleyball lineup sheet, rotation sheet and lineup cards (PDF) from VolleyballXL

What you get

Lineup sheet for up to 5 sets: starting six, libero, 6 subs and time-outs per set, plus a roster
Lineup cards for match day: 6 per sheet, ready to cut and hand in before every set
Rotation sheet with all 6 rotations on half courts, ready for your serve-receive plan
Available in US Letter and A4. Easy to print in black and white.
Works for 5-1, 6-2 and 4-2 systems

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How to fill in a volleyball lineup sheet

The six boxes follow the court as seen from your own bench: front row IV, III and II; back row V, VI and I. Position I is right back. If your team serves first, the player in position I takes the opening serve. If your team receives first, the player in position II will be your first server when you win the right to serve. More in our court zones guide.

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Match details

Team, opponent, date and whether you serve or receive first in each set.

Starting six

Write the jersey number in each box and the name underneath. Start with your setter: where you put them decides who stands next to whom in every rotation.

Libero

Note who the libero replaces, usually both middle blockers in the back row. The libero does not count as one of the six.

Substitutions

Record the jersey numbers of the players going out and coming in, along with the score. Under FIVB rules, teams are allowed up to six regular substitutions per set. Other competitions may use different limits, so always check your league’s regulations.

Time-outs

Check a box for each timeout and write down the score, so you always know how many you have left.

Official lineup

Your sheet is your plan. The scorer still needs the official lineup card before each set.

Tip: fill in sets 2 to 5 before the match and adjust after each set. Starting a set in a different rotation is a quick way to put your best server first.

Volleyball lineup cards for match day

In most leagues the coach hands a lineup card to the scorer or second referee before every set. It shows the serving order of your six starters. Our free lineup cards print six to a page: enough for five sets and a spare.

New to coaching games? Our match-day checklist for coaches shows how to plan your lineup, timeouts and subs.

Printable volleyball lineup card with set 1 to 5, team A or B, libero and positions I to VI — Free volleyball lineup cards: 6 per sheet, ready to cut

Circle the set

Circle the set number (1 to 5) the card is for.

Team A or B

Tick whether you are team A or team B, as on the scoresheet, and write your team name in the bar.

Jersey numbers I to VI

Enter the jersey numbers in positions I to VI. Players rotate clockwise when your team wins the right to serve, while the serving order follows the sequence I, II, III, IV, V, VI.

Libero

Write your libero’s jersey number in the top-right box. The libero is not one of the six positions.

Coach signature

Sign the card and hand it in on time, before the set starts.

After you hand it in

Once submitted, your starting lineup is locked in: you can only change it with a regular substitution. Check the order before you hand it in.

Tip: fill in the cards for every set before the match, with your lineup sheet next to you, and bring a few spares in case you change your lineup between sets. Download the lineup cards.

How to set up your rotations (5-1, 6-2 and 4-2)

When your team wins the right to serve (a side-out), all players rotate one place clockwise: the player in II moves to I and serves. In common 5-1, 6-2 and 4-2 systems, players are arranged to create balanced rotations. Middle blockers and outside hitters typically start opposite each other, while the setter’s position depends on the system. New to rotations? Read our guide to volleyball rotations.

5-1

5-1 lineup

One setter, an opposite across from the setter, two outsides and two middles. Setter in the back row: three attackers at the net; setter in front: two.

The 5-1 system explained

6-2

6-2 lineup

Two setters opposite each other. The back-row setter sets, the front-row setter attacks, so you always have three hitters at the net.

The 6-2 system explained

4-2

4-2 lineup

Two setters opposite each other, but the front-row setter sets. Simple and stable for youth and beginner teams.

The 4-2 system explained

Common lineup mistakes (and how to avoid them)

Overlap at serve receive

When receiving serve, make sure your players are in the correct rotational order. Front-row and back-row players must keep their required relative positions, as must players within each row. When serving, your team is free to position itself anywhere on its own court, while keeping the correct service order.

Same roles side by side

If both middles end up next to each other, one rotation has no middle at the net.

Libero not marked

Write down which back-row player the libero replaces in each rotation.

Wrong first server

If your team serves first, the player in position I takes the opening serve. Put a strong, consistent server there.

Sheet and card don’t match

Copy the order to the official lineup card exactly; a wrong order costs points.

Roles unclear

See all roles on the volleyball positions page and the libero page.

FAQ

What is a volleyball lineup sheet?

A form on which a coach writes the starting six for each set, in serving order, plus the libero, substitutions and time-outs.

What is a volleyball lineup card?

A small card the coach fills in for every set: the jersey numbers in positions I to VI, the set number, team A or B, the libero and the coach’s signature. You hand it to the scorer or second referee before the set starts.

When do you hand in the lineup card?

Before the start of every set. After that the lineup is fixed and can only change through a regular substitution.

How do you write a volleyball lineup?

Write your players in serving order, starting with position I (right back): I, II, III, IV, V, VI. If your team serves first, the player in position I takes the opening serve.

What is the difference between a lineup sheet and a rotation sheet?

The lineup sheet shows who starts where in each set. The rotation sheet shows all six rotations, so you can plan your serve receive and check for overlaps.

What are the positions 1 to 6 in volleyball?

1 is right back, 2 right front, 3 middle front, 4 left front, 5 left back and 6 middle back.

Can I use this sheet for youth volleyball?

Yes. It works for any team that plays six against six, from U12 to adults, with a 5-1, 6-2 or 4-2 system.

Is the lineup sheet free?

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