We hope this will encourage some teams to show up with perhaps an extraplayer, so there will be fewer times teamsare forced to play short-handed when one person is lateor doesn't show.
- Only one Libero will be allowed per team, per game.The Libero may replace any player, of either gender, in a back row position.The Libero may serve, but cannot block or attempt to block. The Libero may notspike a ball from anywhere if at the moment of contact the ball is entirelyhigher than the top of the net. A teammate may not spike a ball, if the ballis contacted when it is completely higher than the net, if it is coming froman overhead pass using the fingers by the Libero if the Libero sets while infront of the ten-foot line. The ball may be freely attacked if the Liberomakes the same set from behind the ten-foot line. (In other words, theLibero may not hand set a ball while in front of the ten-foot line, but can,from behind the ten-foot line).
- When the Libero replaces a player in the back row, only the player whomhe/she replaced may replace the Libero. After the Libero is replaced, he/shemust stay out one rally before replacing another player in the back row.Replacements take place while the ball is out of play before the firstreferee blows the whistle for service.
- In the IVL: The coed rule is in force at all times (at least two members ofthe opposite sex on the floor).If a team uses a female libero,they would already need to have two other female players on the floor (sincethe libero must stay out for 1 rally when they leave the floor).
- You cannot use the libero if your team is short-handed. You must have atleast 7 players to use the libero.For now: Teams can substitute and use the libero, but they cannot rotate anduse the libero.Suggestion: When a libero enters the game, until everyone getsused to it, the libero should announce "Libero in" to the ref when enteringthe game and "Libero out" when being replaced.A libero can only enter the game during a dead ball. Once thewhistle for serve has been blown, a libero change cannot be made.If a team member suffers an injury and cannot continue, the libero mayreplace the injuredplayer in the lineup, losing his/her libero status in the process. If thelibero is injured and theteam has an eighth player available, that player may replace the libero.
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FAQs
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� The libero may not serve, may not block and may not attempt to block.
What is the short note on the libero? ›
libero, player on an indoor volleyball team who serves as a defensive specialist and is not allowed to serve or rotate to the front line. The libero wears a different colour jersey from the rest of the team and is thus easily recognizable. There are several other unique rules regarding the position.
Why can't the libero hit? ›
A libero is not allowed to complete an attack (from anywhere on the court) if the ball is above the top of the net during contact. They can, however, attack so long as the ball is not entirely above the net during contact. This is not a play that you will see often, but it does happen from time to time.
Is being a libero a good thing? ›
The libero is typically a great passer that can read the ball movement well. Usually the player is a great passer and one that is never needed on the front row for hitting.”
What is the rule for two liberos? ›
#3 - When a team is using two Liberos for the match, the Liberos may replace one another without the original player returning to the court. A completed rally must always occur between replacements.
Is the libero allowed to spike? ›
Only one Libero will be allowed per team, per game. The Libero may replace any player, of either gender, in a back row position. The Libero may serve, but cannot block or attempt to block. The Libero may not spike a ball from anywhere if at the moment of contact the ball is entirely higher than the top of the net.
How to sub a libero in volleyball? ›
LIBERO INJURY:
* Any substitute on the bench may be designated as the new libero. * The new libero must follow the libero uniform rule. * The new libero must be the libero for the rest of the set. * The injured libero can not re-enter that set.
Do liberos serve why? ›
A liberos can serve, but they are only allowed to serve once per a rotation. Liberos can supstitute for anyone as long as they are in the back row, but they are only allowed to serve for one of those players.
Can a libero set in the front row? ›
The libero may overhead set the ball freely while behind the ten-foot line. If the libero overhead sets the ball while in front of the ten-foot line, the attack is illegal if hit while the ball is entirely higher than the net.
Can a libero go in for an outside and a middle? ›
The libero is allowed to replace any player in a back row position, and, in one rotation, the libero may replace a player in the service position to serve.
This means the libero can't stay in the game the entire time. The libero must come out for one play. The exception to this rule is for when it's the libero turn to serve. The libero can serve in one position (one spot in the serving order).
How often can libero serve? ›
In one rotation, a Libero may serve after replacing the player in position 1. USAV 19.3. 2.1: In one rotation, a Libero can replace the player in position 1 and serve the next rally, even if s/he is already on the court in replacement of another player.
Do liberos serve in high school? ›
The libero can sub in for anyone in the back row, but most often replaces the middle blockers. The libero can serve in only one rotation and is counted on for digging and serve receive, plus secondary setting when the setter makes first contact on a dig or serve.
How to communicate as a libero? ›
Communicate tactically
Liberos can help by noticing what is happening at the net. In a quick conversation with the setter, you can let him/her know that the opponent's blocker is committing with your quick attacker or dedicating to the left side or protecting for the setter dump.
How to stand out as a libero? ›
How to become a good libero?
- Keep your eyes on the ball! – Or in other words, stay alert! Watch the game carefully and don't get distracted even for a microsecond. ...
- Run, run, run! – Go after it! ...
- Work on your reaction time! - Improve your “cat-like reflexes” and your explosiveness!
An illegal hit is: 1) slapping the ball, 2) bumping the ball with two separated hands (hands must be together), 3) carrying the ball, 4) palming the ball, 5) directing the ball. *NOTE: in order to not be a illegal hit, the ball must leave players hand immediately upon contact of the ball.
Which of the following are illegal actions by the libero? ›
LIBERO PLAYING ACTIONS:
* The libero cannot complete an attack hit from anywhere, if at the moment of contact the ball is completely above the height of the net (illegal back row attack). * The libero cannot block or attempt to block (illegal block).
What are the three rules related to a libero player? ›
1. Three rules related to Libero:
- Three rules related to Libero:
- Libero cannot serve the ball after a point score.
- Libero cannot smash the ball.
- Libero will not boost the ball.
- Cards are used in game of volleyball which sanction:
- Warning: Verbal or hand signal, no card.
- Penalty: Yellow Card.
- Expulsion: Red Card.
Prior to this, liberos were not allowed to be team captains as the libero was always substituted. This rule changed as people argued that a regular player captain can also be substituted, so it would be unfair for liberos to not be eligible to become a team captain.
