What is a "libero", a "setter" and a "dig" in volleyball?

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What is a "libero", a "setter" and a "dig" in volleyball?

Answer 1

LIBERO- back row passer. doesnt go up to the front row...

SETTER- the one who get s the second ball and sets the hitter the ball

DIG- is the pass that is made when one member of a team hits the ball over the net and the person on the opposing team passes it. that pass is the dig

Answer 2

Libero = is a defense specialist - the libero is the best passer on the team and is usually very short (like me lol)

dig= when the other team spikes the ball and you have to "dig" it up from the ground. This is usually the job of the back row

the object of this is too get it too the setter (underhanded)

setter = you always try and get the volleyball to your setter 2nd the set the ball up for an attack on the other team (overhand/above your head)

dig

set

spike thats how it works

hope this helps :)

Answer 3

A libero is a person who is excellent at the back row. They normally just do the back row and sub in for other players so that they only play as back row.

A setter is the person who sets the ball up to the hitters. They have to get the second ball, it has the setter's name written all over it. They have to be at the second ball. (I know this because I am a setter.)

A dig is when you try to bump the ball, and you can't get both of your hands over to the ball, so you just (and it really looks like...) a fist. Like 99.99% of the time digs are used by players in the back row.

Answer 4

FIVB

FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE LIBERO RULE

April 20, 1998 - At a Press Conference in Tokyo today following the Drawing of Lots for the 1998 World Championships to be held in Japan next November, Dr. Ruben Acosta H., President of the FIVB, announced the following new Rules which will apply to this competition.

1. THE "LIBERO" PLAYER

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.

Dig: Passing a spiked or rapidly hit ball. Slang for the art of

retrieving an attacked ball close to the floor.

Setter: The second passer whose job it is to position a pass to the

hitter.

Answer 5

libero= a back row specialist, they go in for other peoples without useing a sub, they can not play front row though.

setter= sets the ball up for spikers. normally always gets second ball.

dig= when a hard spike or anything really goes and you dive or "dig" it up.

Answer 6

Players do not usually master all six skills, but rather focus on one or more of them in connection with the tactics employed by each team. The most common specialization comprises three positions: attacker/blocker (also differentiated in "outside" and "middle"), setter and liberos (defensive specialist).

Generally, taller players with the ability to jump high are utilized as attackers/blockers, where they attempt to block or spike opponents' initial hits and return the ball at high speed on steep trajectories so that the ball lands before the other team has time to react.

* Setters have the task for orchestrating the offense of the team. They aim for second touch and their main responsibility is to place the ball in the air where the attackers can hit the ball into the opponents' court in the easiest way as possible. They have to be able to operate with the hitters with variety and break up the enemy's block. Setters need to have swift and skilful appraisal and tactical accuracy, and must be quick at moving around the court.

* Liberos are defensive specialists, who are responsible for receiving the attack or serve (the dig) and are usually the players on the court with the quickest reaction time and best passing skills. Liberos do not necessarily need to be tall, as they never play at the net, allowing shorter players with strong passing skills to excel. A player designated as a libero for a match may not play other roles during that match.

* Middle blockers or Middle hitters are players that can perform very fast attacks that usually take place near the setter. They are specialized in blocking, since they must attempt to stop equally fast plays from their opponents and then quickly set up a double block at the sides of the court. In general they are the tallest players, but are often less skillful defensive players.

* Outside hitters, also known as power hitters, attack from near the antennas. Since most sets to the outside are high, the outside hitter may take a longer approach, sometimes even starting from outside the court sideline. An outside hitter generally relies on a powerful swing to score, but some offensive plays may call for an angled approach and/or quick attacks to confound the defense. Outside hitters must also master passing, since they generally help the libero in receiving the opponent's serve. A strong-side hitter is an outside hitter that specializes in attacking from the front-left position. This hitting position is advantageous for a right-handed hitter, because the set will come from the right, and can therefore be delivered efficiently to the hitting arm. Conversely, the attacker in the front-right position is the weak-side hitter. Since the set is coming from his left, a right-handed hitter in the weak-side position will have to swing across his body to attack. Thus, left-handedness can be a desirable quality in a weak-side hitter.

Answer 7

A libero is a person who specializes at the back row. They usually are them teams best passer, and they can't play in the front row. They where a different color jersey in the game, and they don't have to stop play to go into the game. They just go in between the serves. They can serve in a game, but only for one person per game, but they can go in for an unlimited number of people.

A setter is a person who sets the ball so the hitter can hit it. The setter is usually getting the second hit. In a game the setter can come from 2 different places depending on the offense that your team is running. In a 4-2 there is always a setter on the front row. In a 5-1 or a 6-2 the setter is coming from the back row. This means that your back row has to work more. In 5-1 you have 5 hitters and 1 setter. The setter will get to serve and will take their place that is generally between the middle and back hitters. When you rotate and your setter gets to the front row then the setter gets subbed for a hitter, and the hitter in the serving spot gets subbed for a setter. In 6-2 you have 6  hitters and 2 setters. This offense is ran when you have setters that can also hit. That means no substitution has to be made. Other than that is ran the same way as a 5-1.

A dig is when a person passes up a hit or a tip. The other team must hit or tip the ball, and you get up a good pass to the setter.