How can i switch from Outside Hitter to Libero?

Question

Im a volleyball player, freshman year i played outside hitter, but on JV im making the change to libero, i was wondering what are key muscle groups and key skills that liberos use, so i can work on those

Answer 1

Key muscles:  I use my legs a lot.  You should always be at the ready, and you will need those legs for speed to run down a shanked pass.  

Key skills:  The two things I rely on the most - my "heart" (I will KILL myself to get to a ball no matter what!  I never give up!) and my anticipation.  Being a hitter will help you more than you know.  When you look at your team's block, you will look at it as "where would I go on that block".  You then set yourself to get that ball.  I know that has helped me more times than hurt.  You should always watch the play, and get to where you think you're needed most.  The anticipation will help you the most, but that drive and heart will be an asset.

Answer 2

Practice and talk to your coach on what you have to do that is exactly what I am trying yo do but backrow to frontrow. I went to my coach and he told me things to do to get you better at it and you just follow what they say.

Answer 3

Im a junior and throught my three years i played outside, setter and probably going to be Libero. Work on hands ALOT. Sometimes a serve will be right at your head and you wont be able to pass it with your forearms, so make sure you can hand pass it to your setter. Usually some good wrist exercises will strenghten them. Also work on passing. As libero, that is all you'll be doing. Have someone spike the ball at you hard so you can get the feel of how to make good solid contact on it and so you dont shank every defensive spike coming at you. Sometimes your team mates will try to hand pass a serve and it ends up going off there finger tips and heading behind them. I cant stress how good of a feeling it is if your libero can go like a speeding bullet and make a save. Try to build up your endurance and speed. Go jogging or running and try to streghten your legs. I hope that helped you. Have a great season.

Answer 4

If you are making the switch, your coach must like the things you are doing on the court.  The biggest skill for Libero is anticipation.  Know what is going on around you and on the entire court and be able to act first instead of react.  

Oh yeah, you might want to be a good passer too....good luck.

Volleyballchick gave some good insight into what I was talking about...thanks.

Answer 5

ask your coach!! he or she should know a lot more!!