Before Play

Match and Lineup Setup

A clean lineup setup prevents most scoring and substitution problems later. Take one extra minute before the first serve.

Quick answer: Choose match format, enter opponent, set the six rotation slots from the lineup the referee checks, then confirm the first server when play is about to begin. If a libero enters after the lineup check, use the substitute/libero flow from the live screen.
VolleyTrack match setup screen showing season, event, opponent, date, match format, and starting lineup controls
Match setup keeps format, opponent, event, and lineup context together before the first serve.

Choose match details

For season matches, choose the season, optional event, opponent, date, and time. You can schedule the match for later or start it when you are ready to score.

Choose the match format

Use the preset that matches the event rules. If the event has a cap or nonstandard third set, use Custom so set endings are handled correctly.

Enter the starting rotation

Formal lineup setup is tied to a saved season roster. Quick Match lineup mode starts with empty live court slots so you can assign players as you go.

  1. Put the starting server in P1 if your team serves first.
  2. Continue around the rotation in order through P6.
  3. If the opponent serves first, still enter your on-court rotation accurately; confirm the server prompt when asked.

Handle liberos after lineup check

For most matches, enter the actual starting lineup that is checked before the set. Once the lineup is accepted and a libero enters for a back-row player, long-press that back-row live court slot from the live screen and use Mark as Libero or the libero replacement flow.

Lineup changes before 0-0 are corrections. If a player changes before play begins, the app should not create a substitution pair or decrement sub counts.

Confirm first server

VolleyTrack may suggest the next server, but the coach should confirm the first server for each set. This prevents the app from assuming a service order after lineup changes.

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