defense and serve reception. A libero may not start the match.
The libero (lee-bah-ro) is intended to be a player who specializes in
"replacement"
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When a libero replaces a back row player, it is called a
any back row player (then must be replaced by that same player).
The libero can replace
unlimited.
The libero can replace any number of teammates in the same game. The number of replacements is
made on the lineup sheet when it is submitted before the set.
A different libero can be designated for each set, but the designation must be
optional. Teams do not have to have a libero player.
Playing with a libero player is
on the roster.
The libero must always be listed
playing captain.
The libero may be designated as the
complete an attack hit from anywhere
The libero is restricted to performing as a back row player and is not allowed to
block or attempt to block.
The libero cannot
is an illegal attacker. (Illegal back row attack, official will indicate the libero with extended arm and open hand - point/loss of rally).
If a libero sets the ball using overhand finger action while on or in front of the attack line, any teammate who completes an attack of that ball, if at the moment of contact, the ball is completely above the height of the net,
behind the attack line. Other ball contacts (non-fingertip action) are not subject to this restriction.
The ball may be freely attacked by a teammate if the libero makes a finger-tip pass from
front row (illegal alignment)
Libero cannot rotate to the
in distinct COLOR contrast to shirts worn by other members of the team and must be recognized from all angles as being in clear contrast to and distinct from the other members of the team.
The libero must wear a uniform shirt or jersey that is
service position to serve.
The libero is allowed to replace any player in a back row position, and, in one rotation, the libero may replace a player in the
not counted as one of the 18 regular substitutions.
Replacements involving the libero are
after the end of a rally or at the start of each set.
Libero replacements may take place only
time-out when the teams are not on the court.
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