In volleyball, what is a libero?

Question

PLease I think it might mean server but I'm not sure...

Answer 1

A libero is a defensive or "back court" specialist. they are allowed to serve but can only play in the back, as well they are allowed to serve for another person

Answer 2

a libero is a defensive specialist, usually excellent passers...they usually only play back row!!

Answer 3

I have never heard it in my life and I play volleyball evry chance I get.

Answer 4

the libero is a ds who doesn't count as a rotation.  when it first sarted they couldn't serve but i think they can now.  they are there to play the back row and are not allowed to hit from the front row.

Answer 5

i play volleyball and can tell you that a libero is a "defensive specialst"  meaning that they are usually the best defensive player on the team.  they run in and out of each game for different players in the back row only.

glad i could help, if i did!

Answer 6

Basicly it is 1 person that is a great passer so they can come in and out of the game for backrow players to make great passes without getting marked for a substituition!

Answer 7

its a player that only plays in the back row....

the past years they werent aloud to serve but just this year they made a new rule that says in florida libaro's can serve.

they switch whenever they need to and they dont have to wait for a ref to call for a substitution

hope this helps!!

Answer 8

Liberos dont serve...they are passers and only go in the back row...they NEVER are allowed to serve or go in the front row...hoped that helped

Answer 9

Each team has the option to register one specialised defensive player, "Libero" among the final list of 12 players for the whole tournament.

The specific rules for a Libero player are as follows:

A) He/she is restricted to performing as a back row player and has no right at all to complete an attack hit when the ball is above the height of the top of the net.

B) The Libero may not serve, block or attempt to block.

C) The Libero must wear a different colour shirt from the other members of the team.

D) Substitutions involving a Libero are not counted as regular and their number is unlimited. A Libero cannot take part in normal substitutions and may only enter or leave the game while the ball is out of play and before the whistle for service.

E) It is necessary to have a rally between replacement of two different players involving a Libero. With the previous approval of the first referee, an injured Libero may be substituted during the match by any registered player within the normal line-up list of the score sheet.

G) The designated replacement of a Libero will be limited to performing as a Libero for the rest of the match and the subsequent matches. Nevertheless, this player will be allowed to be registered again in the normal line-up of later matches once the initially registered Libero is officially re-instituted.

H) No other player will be authorised to perform as a Libero and in the case of further injury of the originally registerd Libero, he/she will be replaced by the same player under the same conditions as stated in previous points.

LIBERO PLAYER DEFINED IN THE FIVB RULEBOOK (1999-2000 edition)

4.1.2  Each team has the option to register, among the final list of 12 players,

       one (1) specialized defensive player "Libero" (Rule 8.5).

8.5 The Libero Player

8.5.1 The Libero (Rule 4.1.2) must be recorded on the scoresheet before

      the match in the special line reserved for it.  His/her number must

      be also added on the line-up sheet on the first set (Rule 7.3.1.3).

8.5.2 The specific rules for the Libero player are as follows:

8.5.2.1 The equipment

        The Libero must wear a different colour uniform , shirt or jacket

in contrast to the other members of the team (or with a different

design) (Rule 4.3.5)

8.5.2.2 The playing actions

        a) The libero is allowed to replace any player in a backrow position.

b) He/she is restricted to perform as a back row player and is not

   allowed to complete an attack hit from anywhere (including playing

   court and free zone) if at the moment of contact the ball is entirely

   higher than the top of the net.

c) He/she may not serve, block, or attempt to block.

d) A player may not complete an attack hit from higher than the

   top of the net, if the ball is coming from an overhand finger pass

   by a Libero in the front zone.  The ball may be freely attacked if

   the Libero makes the same action from behind the end zone.

8.5.2.3 Replacement of players

        a) Replacements involving the Libero are not counted as regular

   substitutions.  They are unlimited, but there must be a rally

   between two Libero replacements.  The Libero can only be replaced

   by the player whom he/she replaced.

b) Replacements can only take place:

     i. at the start of each set after the second referee has checked

         the starting line up;

            ii. while the ball is out of play;

   iii. before the whistle for service.

c) A Libero may only enter or leave the court by the sideline

   in front of his/her team bench between the attack line and

   the end line.

8.5.2.4 Replacement of injured Libero

        a) With the previous approval of the first referee, an injured Libero

   may be replaced during the match by any player who is not on the

   court at the moment of the injury.  The injured Libero may not

   re-enter to play for the remainder of the match.

b) The player designated to replace an injured Libero must remain

   as a Libero for the reaminder of the match.

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USA VOLLEYBALL

1999-2000 RULE CHANGES

These rule changes will be in effect for the 1999-2000 season of USA Volleyball competition, commencing November 1, 1999.

The substitution systems will allow greater participation in the game by more players.

All questions and comments should be forwarded to Tom Blue, USA Volleyball Rule Interpreter, at [phone] or [e-mail].

Substitution System

Rule 11.3 is amended to reflect the use of the Libero Defensive Player in the United States Rules. These rules will be in effect for the 1999 USA Volleyball Open Championships, Open Division and, beginning November 1999, for any USA Volleyball Open competition. Any team participating in Open Competition has the option to register a Libero player on its roster. Regular substitutions remain limited to six team subs and one individual entry per player.

Only one Libero will be allowed per team. There are special rules if the Libero player is injured and cannot continue. The Libero player's number must be placed on the line-up sheet for the first game of each match, in addition to the numbers for the starting six players. The Libero player must wear a uniform of a different and contrasting color and/or design than that of the rest of the team in order to be readily recognized on the court.

Libero Playing Actions: The Libero may replace any player in a back row position. The Libero may not serve, block or attempt to block. The Libero may not complete an attack-hit from anywhere if at the moment of contact the ball is entirely higher than the top of the net. A teammate may not complete an attack-hit on a ball coming from an overhead pass using the fingers by the Libero if the Libero sets while in the front zone. The ball may be freely attacked if the Libero makes the same set from behind the front zone.

Libero Replacements: When the Libero replaces a player in the back zone, it is not counted as a substitution. These replacements are unlimited. Only the player whom he/she replaced may replace the Libero. After the Libero is replaced, he/she must stay out one rally before replacing another player in the back zone. Replacements may take place: 1) at the start of the game after the 2nd referee has checked the line-up and 2) while the ball is out of play before the 1st referee blows the whistle for service.

United States Rules - Modified governs play in all USA Volleyball competition other than Open Competition. Rule 11.2.2 of United States Rules - Modified is amended to allow teams to use a maximum of fifteen team substitutions in each game, and unlimited individual entries within those fifteen team subs. Rule 11.2.2 changed to restrict each rotation position to one starter and one substitute.

Answer 10

a libero is an advanced passer... like they wear a different uniform then the others and they don't have to wait in front of the 10 ft line like you would if you were any of the other players, they just run straight to the back row and once they get to spot 5 and their team rotates they get subbed in for the player they went in for. did i lose you?

Answer 11

The Libero is a new position in volleyball (2 or 4 years old, depending on rules used and league). The word "libero"  comes from the Italian word for "free."

The position is designed for defensive specialist-type players. They can come in and out of the game between any point, provided that they sit out one rally before coming back in. Their entrances and exits do not count as substitutions, so they can play in almost every rotation (hence the "free" etymology).

The libero is not permitted to serve, attack the ball, or set the ball to a hitter from in front of the 10 foot (3 meter) line.

If a libero is used in a game, the same player must be the libero for that game. A coach can change the libero during the next game, but not mid point.

It was incorporated into the game to promote defense and longer rallies, thus making it a better game to play and a better spectator sport.

The libero wears a different color jerseys from the rest of their team, to distinguish themselves for the referees.

You're not required to use the libero. All the leagues that have incorporated the Libero position still have substitution rules. Usually if the league uses the libero, they have a lesser number of subs. It is usually not used at grassroot levels either.

Many people first thought that this was the short persons chance to play volleyball. Lately, many taller good defensive players are playing the position. With a larger "wingspan" they tend to cover more of the court!

Liberos tend to be primary serve receivers, too.

If you need more specifics, you can check your rules book that governs your league.

Answer 12

its a back row player that goes in and out of a game as a defensive specialist.  this player can serve for one person and cannot play in the front row or attack.  the person also does not count as a substitution

Answer 13

A permanent back row specialist. They're probably the best passer / digger on the team. Can serve, but can not jump to spike. Also they usually wear a different color uniform from the rest of the team.