4–2

The formation of 4-2 is a formation in volleyball that consists of four hitters and two setters. The setters usually set from the middle front or the right front position. Due to this positioning the team will have two front row attackers at all times. It is a formation that can rotate to other forms of offense.

During the rally
The setters line up opposite each other in the rotation. After the serve is the players in the attack zone move to their assigned positions so that the setter is always middle front. It can also be that the setter moves from the right front and has both a middle and an outside attacker.

Disadvantage
There are only two attackers, leaving the the team with fewer offense. However the setter can also be seen as an attack force, due to their option of dumping the ball.