Offensive alignments are usually titled numerically; the first number refers to the number of players who serve primarily as attackers, the second number referring to the number of players serving primarily as setters.  The 6-2 offense potentially has six attackers and two setters. The two setters are in positions opposite each other in rotational alignment, when the front row setter is in the center (but not acting as setter), the back row setter is the center back. The 6-2 is considered a multiple offense because the setter penetrates to the net from the back row, allowing unrestricted attacks from all three of the front row players. The graphics below illustrate the serve reception positions of the players when the setter is in each of the three back row positions. The red lines in each graphic delineate the potential overlapping alignment for the setter in relation to the players in front and to either side. The setter must be careful to avoid overlapping with these players until the serve is contacted and also to stay clear of any player attempting to receive the serve as the setter transitions to the playing position.

The setter triangle details the playing and rotational positions of the players other than the setter in the 6 - 2 offensive alignment. There are multiple variations that can be implemented based upon the skills and attributes of the various members on the team.