The most important task for a setter was always one, and that was to facilitate his teammates to get better while also helping them score a point in the game. That was why Sawada had never thought of doing something flashy like a dump, a no-look pass, or something like that. In his mind, the best setter was always one who strived in the dark and never showed his fang, yet still was able to enact fear toward the opponent.
However, that didn't mean he couldn't attack by himself.
Just like this time, when the game entered a tough rally with all the methods available being blocked by the opponent, Sawada knew he couldn't stay passive all the time. He knew something must be changed to break the deadlock. Coincidentally enough, his competitive spirit was also ignited by Yuki's service trick and Riku's constant provocation. He was determined to make a splash here to remind his opponent that while he was shy and quiet, that didn't mean he was easy to get bullied.