In the second week of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 86 Volleyball Tournament, Setters took center stage as UST's Cathy Carballo and NU's Joshua Retamer led their team to victory and earned the title of UAAP Player of the Week. obtained. Their outstanding performance highlights the important role setters play in the dynamics of volleyball, demonstrating skill, leadership and the ability to perform under pressure.
Carvalho's return to command
University of Santo Tomas sophomore Kathy Carballo displayed outstanding leadership and skill in putting together a five-set come-from-behind victory over the Far Eastern University Lady Tamaraws. With this win, Tigres remains unbeaten in four games in the women's contest. Carballo achieved an impressive performance of 25 sets and 8 points, including 5 aces and 3 attacks, and was named University Press' UAAP of the Week by San Miguel from February 28th to March 3rd. He won the player award. “It took me a while to get going, so I told myself to do my best in the last three sets,'' Carballo said, underscoring her determination and improving. concentrated on.
Retamar leads by example
National University's Joshua Retamar, the best setter in the league and the reigning Finals MVP, showed his talent not only in playmaking but also in scoring. Retammer had a great set of 31 in NU's four-set win over Adamson University, and had a career-high 12 points and 20 great sets in the sweep of UP, helping the Bulldogs win back-to-back titles. Retamar is focusing on leadership, saying, “I need to step up as a senior.'' His performance earned him weekly honors and demonstrated his key role in the team's success.
Importance of setter in volleyball
Carballo and Retamar's performances highlight how a skilled setter can have a huge impact on a volleyball team's success. The setter is often seen as the quarterback in volleyball, and is responsible for coordinating the attack by setting the ball for his teammates to attack. Their ability to read the game, make split-second decisions, and execute accurate plays is critical to setting up scoring opportunities and maintaining team momentum. Therefore, their leadership on the court is essential.
Carballo and Retamar's selection as UAAP Players of the Week not only honors their individual accomplishments, but also highlights the strategic depth of volleyball. Their contributions go beyond mere statistics and reflect their ability to inspire and lift their teams through key moments. As the season progresses, their continued performance will be key to the team's aspirations for championship glory. Spotlighting these setters reaffirms the adage that while volleyball may be a team sport, individual excellence can, and often does, turn the tide.
