When people watch volleyball, new spectators of the sport may ask many questions. Although the sport of volleyball may seem very simple, the game can get very complex when it comes to the positions and numerous rules. One of the most frequently asked questions about volleyball is somewhere along the lines of, "Why is that player wearing a different colored jersey?". This player is called a libero. A libero is a defensive specialist who, obviously, wears a different colored jersey than the rest of his or her team. A libero is often the best passer on the team. This position allows a player to enter and exit the game at any time, as much as needed. The libero often enters the game in place of the taller front row players that are not necessarily the best passers on the team. Of course, a libero cannot enter the front row, and they could not even serve in a game until recently. Liberos cannot play as the setter on their team, either. Rules have been loosened over time. Now there are allowed to be two liberos on a team at once. Stereotypically, liberos are the shortest players on their team. Unless a short player has a very high vertical jump, being a libero is probably the only option for them. This position gives shorter players a chance to play volleyball. Here is a video of an MVP libero playing:
I love this blog! Volleyball is such an intense sport! I have always wanted to be libero. The video is pretty intense because the hitters are like hitting the ball straight down, and the libero is still making a perfect pass. Obviously the libero is very important because you have to get the ball up to make a play.
ReplyDeleteAli, this blog is very informative to people who don't play this sport unlike ourselves :). Playing the Libero position requires a great deal of physical and mental strength. We must run EVERYWHERE and everyball on the court is our responsibility to dig. Being a Libero means you are the heart and soul of your team. THAT'S YOU ALI!! <3
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