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BB players can execute all skills well (serving, receiving, setting, hitting) but vary in their consistency.

They usually will get 3 touches each play, have a good understanding of positioning and rotations, and are consistent in their serves, passes, and attacks. They know the basic footwork and how to approach hitting effectively from an assigned position. BB players will begin to specialize a bit, know how to run a 5-1 (or 6-2), and can play a position in these systems.

Some events might differentiate between Upper BB and Lower BB.

The core differences between Upper BB and Lower BB is the level of consistency and athleticism. Lower BB may only be executing on the core skills (serving, passing, setting, and hitting) roughly 50-60% of the time and/or may be physically more limited.

At the Upper BB level you should be able to effectively play your position, not just generally know where to be, and are 70-80% consistent at all the core skills required. Specific positions may have slightly different requirements. An Upper BB Libero has a higher expectation for passing than other positions, while Middle Blockers have a higher expectation for blocking. Upper BB players are hitting the ball harder so front row players should be able to block, and hitters should be able to hit the ball down with some power. Upper BB players would expect to finish towards the top of regional size BB tournaments.