Libero setting?

Question

in what cases would a libero have an illegal pass?

Answer 1

If they're in the front row. Or if it's normally illegal like double hit etc...

Answer 2

Usually only in a panic situation.  

Otherwise, they can step-in and set.

It isn't really recommended because they are better with their arms, not their hands.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

To extend on what Gordon said...

Those things have to happen in the attack zone (between the 10'/3m line and the net). The libero may set the ball to a hitter from the back row. Also any play the Libero makes in the back row where the ball is above the net.

As for the call of the penalty for referees. The correct and proper procedure is to:

-blow whistle for stop of play

-arm out to side that is awarded the ball

-display illegal attack gesture

You do not point to the libero / player. If the captain asks(and only they can unless your juniors 14 and under) who the fault was on, the referee is to display the libero number by hand or verbally inform the captain.

Answer 5

The only one I can think of is that the libero can't set up for an attack.  They can't set the ball to a hitter for an attack.  If the libero contacts the second ball, it has to be put over the net without benefit of attack.

That is the only one I can think of.

Answer 6

There are several requirements to make an illegal attack on the Libero set.

1) the Libero must be on or in front of the 10 foot (3 meter) line AND

2) the Libero must use their hands in a setting action AND

3) the next player contacts the ball while the ball is completely above the height of the net.  

All 3 have to happen to be an illegal attack.  If the Libero uses a forearm pass, the ball may be attacked.  If the attacker realizes what is going on and they wait until part of the ball is below the height of the net, it is legal.  

Please note-many people think that a back row player may attack the ball if they are behind the line and the first two happen.  No player may attack a ball that is set by the Libero's hands while they are inside the 10 foot (3 meter) line.  

And for those of you that are referees, the signal is illegal attack and then you will have to point at the Libero with your whole hand.  Most people will not understand what you are calling.

Answer 7

I tend to agree with Gordon on the libero part, but will go with "the coach" for the ref part, although Gordon provided a perfect answer to the libero question.

As a ref, I would show "double", "4-hit", "lift", "over", "under"... but would not (and I am not required by the book) point to the player who had the fault. Most of the time though, with young players who don't quite understand the rule (and don't care being pointed at), I tend to throw the gesture to the player’s direction and do my eye contact with the player who's at fault. If a verbal question got raised, I would then be "forced" to call out the number on the jersey, and show the gesture again.

Answer 8

if they crossed the line in the middle of the court to pass or anything