Be a Good Libero on Your Volleyball Team

Do you want to convince your coach you would be a good libero, or try a fun new position on your volleyball team. If so, read on!

Steps

  1. Understand the libero position. The libero is the best passer on the team. The libero is also one of the best defensive players on the court. He can sub in any player who is in the back row without using up the teams substitutions. He is only allowed to play back row, and in only in the USA they are allowed to serve. Also, they wear a different color jersey so the scorekeepers can tell who the libero is.
  2. Be a good passer on serve receives, and free balls.
  3. You should and most often be the one to pass the balls every time.
  4. You should always be the first one to pass a free ball.
  5. Use good form and do not swing your arms.
  6. Learn how to dig up those hard spikes well.
  7. Read the hitter on the opposing team. Generally the direction the hitters hips are pointing tells which way they are going to hit.
  8. Talk. Call the ball: call out deep or short on serves; call if the ball is going out; yell line-drive or cross-court to tell your teammates where the hit is going. It is your job to run the defense, so don't be afraid to speak up.



Tips

  • Cheer on your team mates!
  • Run the defense of your team.
  • Your coach will love you if you can dig well.
  • Have a good serve!
  • Most of all, have fun! Volleyball is a really fun sport and being a libero is one of the best positions.
  • Be a leader.

Warnings

  • Wear a brace for your knee/ankle/back/etc, or knee pads if you need one.

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