Libero help?

Question

i'm libero on my school team. the libero is middle back and has to watch the back of the two wings on either side of it. the wings have to get all the stuff that falls in front of the middle back. i was wondering if you know that the wings aren't going to get the ball when it is falling, then should i go after it? i usually do but i figure i might be getting in the way. ive seen lots of other teams where the libero just stays and lets other people get it that are all the way across the court...help?

Answer 1

ok and

Answer 2

Generally speaking, if you can encourage your teammates to get more involved in defense, and go for it when it is critical time and you have better chance of keeping your team live in a game, just do whatever it takes and you will become the star or the leader in defense.

Theoretically you should only cover the area that you are assigned to.

It takes teamwork to win ball games. If you are covering "way too much", your teammates would get the habit of relying on you, and you would get tired very quickly. You will be the recipient of most complaints when a ball is not digged.

When I was playing middle back I used to cover all four corners, as I was quick, and I could really go low like a carpet to keep the ball away from the floor... but that didn't mean it's the way the game should be played. I still believe my team could have done better had we shared the defensive load more evenly.

Answer 3

Coaches encourage most students in the back to call "mine" and let others know that you are going for it. I know how that feels, to be the only one going for it, then other players get mad at you because "it was in their area!" When someone says that, shrug it off and the next time it "comes in their area", don't dive for it. Let them get it. Then they can't blame you either way! Also, what gets on my nerves is when I call "back" (I usually play front middle) to let people know it's over my head, and they just stand there! I guess all sporties deal with these kinda problems at some time or another. Hope this helps! :D

* 10 points GREATLY appreciated! *

Answer 4

well its better to have 2 people go for a ball than to let the ball drop. its never a bad idea to at least cover the other passers. as a libero, its your job to be the best passer, so go for everything.

Answer 5

You need to handle every ball you can get to.....your job is to clean up the mess and stay out of the kitchen.....if there aren't going to go after it then you should at least try. don't get caught watching the ball hit the floor.

Answer 6

if they aren't getting it then you kind of have to get it, the coaches with comend you for your reactions and spirit, but the other girls might get annoyed only do it every once in a while, but make sure you tell them you're coming when you do do it

Answer 7

Always go after the ball and call it.  You will never get reprimanded for it, as long as someone who is closer doesn't call it first.

However, if the person that's closer call it and obviously can't get there in time, call it and go for it!

Answer 8

I don't think that your doing anything wrong, unless is a frequent situation.  Your team has to learn not to watch the ball and see where the ball is going by the other team's body language.  If the ball is going to the outside back, then everybody should shift to the left to cover because you never know when your teammate will get into trouble. (Remember, Volleyball is a sport of constant moving, shifting to where the ball goes for cover).  This way you and your teammate won't kill themselves to get to the ball.  Also, if they just stand there frequently, tell them to move and its there duty not to let the ball drop to the floor.  If you constantly motivate them, then they will get the picture and start to get those balls.  Good Luck and hopefully this will help you!!

Answer 9

I tell my players that they should position for their coverage area, but if they have a good "read" on the hit, they should play whatever they can get to.  If your wings are playing their coverage areas correctly, you'll see them step in front and make the plays.  If they do not, then you will be in position to pass the ball.

Sometimes, in the summer especially, when I feel that my left and right backrow players aren't aggressive enough, I will tell the middle back to stay deep.  Players will become too accustomed to a very fast and experienced libero getting so many balls that they actually relax.  I certainly want a really aggressive libero, but I don't want my other players to rely too much on her.  In the summer, I don't mind seeing a couple of balls hit the floor in order to make a point about coverage responsibility.

The only danger for you is that you become so focused on ball short balls that you start to creep up, then noone can cover behind your wings.  As long as you are keeping deep enough to cover your area, you're OK making an early break and picking up those short balls in the middle.

(It's funny that you should ask this, because I was already planning on doing some drills with my HS team tonight to get the wings to play more short balls in the middle!)

Answer 10

middle back gets deep.. left&right back always get the tips

so if ur left&right backs r lazy then ur practically covering the whole floor

Answer 11

Well, here's your answer.  Volleyball is a team sport as you know and you said it.  If the defense that you use has the "wings" getting the short balls then stay out of their way.  Although if you see it coming, yell there name, yell tip, yell something.  They will react faster and that helps the team.  You worrying about the whole court isn't realistic and will only hurt the team as the teams you play get better.