System consists in four attackers and two setters.
In this system the setter will always be on he front row so there will be only two attackers in the forecourt position. In the lower intermediate level the setter will always be on the middle of the front court. The serve receiving formation in the 4-2 is commonly the W formation. Hitter coverage in the 4-2 offense tends to be consistently strong because there are only two attackers to cover. Most important thing to keep in mind when deciding the starting lineup is to balance the strengths and abilities of the team.