Instructions
for
Tracking the Libero
2011-2012 Season
LIBERO
(lee-bah-row)
TRACKING
CLINIC PREFACE
• This PowerPoint was created by Bob
Boese of Louisiana and edited/modified
by Jan Filip of California.
• The presentation is the overall process of
Libero tracking during a match, what to
expect and how to guide the Libero
Tracker.
BLANK LIBERO TRACKING SHEET FOR ONE SET
SET
Adams High
42
Madison High
SET
PUT THE SCHOOL NAMES AND LIBERO NUMBER AT THE TOP OF THE
TRACKING FORM FOR EVERY SEPARATE SET.
THE LIBERO CAN CHANGE FROM SET TO SET.
THE LIBERO CANNOT CHANGE DURING A SET.
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Adams High
42
Madison High
23
SET
1
3c
5
7
9
11
2c
4
6
8
12
14
LIST ALL PLAYERS IN SERVING ORDER AS SHOWN ON THE LINE-UP
SHEETS PROVIDED BY THE COACHES – MAKE SURE EACH TEAM HAS
A COURT CAPTAIN DESIGNATED.
CHECK TO MAKE SURE THE LIBERO TRACKING FORM MATCHES THE
SCORESHEET
Adams High
42
Madison High
23
SET
1
3c
5
7
9
11
2c
4
6
8
12
14
When the Libero replaces a player on the court, enter an L in that serving
position. When the Libero is replaced, enter the number of the returning
player to the right of the L. Be sure the number of the returning player is
the same as the one that the Libero replaced. DO NOT slash the
number or the L during a Libero replacement.
When a regular substitution occurs, slash the exiting player number and
enter the new number. Thus, only subs will have slashed numbers.
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Adams High
Madison High
SET
1
3c
5
7
9
11
13
2c
4
6
8
12
14
L
• The Libero for Madison enters the set for
player #4.
• Adams player #13 substitutes for player
#5.
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42
Adams High
Madison High
SET
1
3c
5
7
9
11
•
•
•
•
13
15
L
2c
4 L 4
6
8 16
12
14
Adams player #15 substitutes for player #11.
Madison player #16 substitutes for player #8.
Adams Libero replaces player #13.
Madison player #4 replaces the Libero.
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SCENARIO #1
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Adams High
Madison High
23
SET
1
3c
5
7
9
11
13
15
L 27
2c
4 L 4
6
8 16
12
14
• Adams wins a rally with the Libero in LB position.
• The Adams Libero rotates to the LF position and
player #27 replaces the Libero.
• ILLEGAL REPLACEMENT – only #13 can replace
the Libero – Adams is assessed an Unnecessary
Delay (UD), unless serve has been authorized and
then loss of rally/point (LOR) for illegal alignment (IA).
#13 returns to the court.
ALTERNATE SCENARIO
42
Adams High
Madison High
23
SET
1
3c
5
7
9
11
13
L 13
15 L
2c
4 L 4
6
8 16
12
14
• Adams wins a rally with the Libero in LB position.
• Player #13 returns to the court replacing the Libero.
• Adams Libero goes directly to the RB service position and
replaces #15 who was in RF position.
• #15 leaves the court between the attack line and end line.
• Adams Libero serves. Triangle VI.
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Adams High
Madison High
SET
1
3c
5
7
9
11
•
•
•
•
•
13
L 13
15
L 15 79
2c
4
6
8
12
14
L 4 34
16 L
Madison Libero replaces #16.
Madison substitutes #34 for #4.
THEN
Adams #15 replaces Libero and immediately
Adams #79 substitutes for #15.
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42
Adams High
Madison High
23
SET
1
3c
5
7
9
11
13
L 13
15
L 15 79
2c
4 L 4 34
6
8 16 L 16
12
14
L
• Madison’s Libero is in CB when they win the rally.
• Madison #16 replaces the Libero
• Madison’s Libero goes to RB to serve replacing #14
who leaves the court between the attack line and
the end line.
• Madison’s Libero serves. Triangle VI.
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Adams High
Madison High
23
SET
1
3c
5
7
9
11
•
•
•
•
13
L 13
15
L 15
79
2c
4 L 4 34
6
8 16 L 16
12 L
14 L 14
Madison’s Libero has just served.
Madison #14 replaces the Libero.
The Libero leaves the court then immediately replaces #12.
ILLEGAL REPLACEMENT…THE LIBERO MUST REMAIN
OUT FOR ONE RALLY – Madison is assessed an
Unnecessary Delay Time-Out and #12 must return to the
court. However, if an IA/LOR is assessed, the Libero
may remain on the court after the penalty point is
assessed.
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Adams High
Madison High
23
SET
1
3c
5
7
9
11
•
•
•
•
L 1 85
13
L 13
15
L 15 79
2c
4 L 4 34 L
6
8 16 L 16
12
14 L 14
Adams #1 serves and they win the rally.
Adams’ Libero replaces #1 and serves the next ball.
ILLEGAL SERVER – Libero can only serve in position VI.
but the Libero can remain on the court following the Loss Of
Rally.
• Madison’s Libero replaces #34.
• Adams #1 replaces Libero and then
• #85 substitutes in for #1.
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Adams High
23
Madison High
SET
1
3c
5
7
9
11
L 1
85
13
L 13
15
L 15 79
2c
4 L 4 34
6
8 16 L 16
12
14 L 14
L 4
• Madison’s #4 replaces the Libero
• ILLEGAL REPLACEMENT– only #34 can replace the
Libero – Madison is assessed an Unnecessary Delay
Time-Out for the Illegal Replacement if they have a
Time-Out remaining and #34 returns to the court or
IA/LOR if discovered after the beckon for serve. If
IA/LOR is assessed, the Libero may remain on the
court after the penalty point is assessed unless #4 is
forced to rotate to LF.
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Adams High
23
Madison High
SET
1
3c
5
7
9
11
L 1 85
13
L 13
15
L 15 79
2c
4 L 4 34
6
8 16 L 16
12
14 L 14
L 34 4
• Madison is penalized – either Unnecessary Delay Timeout or IA/LOR based on the timing of when the illegal
replacement is discovered or penalty Loss of Rally if no
TO’s remain.
• THEN
• Madison’s Libero is replaced by #34 and immediately
• Madison #4 substitutes for #34.
Adams High
42
Madison High
23
SET
1
3c
5
7
9
11
L 1 85
13
L 13
15
L 15
79
2c
4 L 4 34 L 34 4
6
8 16 L 16
12
14 L 14
• This Libero tracking presentation was designed to
illustrate a number of situations Libero Trackers typically
encounter.
• The Libero Tracker partners with the scorer to ensure all
substitutions are properly recorded.
REMEMBER
• The same number MUST always appear before and
after the Libero’s number on all replacements.
• Notify the R2 immediately of an illegal Libero
replacement.
• Watch both sides, as Liberos often replace from
both teams on the same dead ball.
• Communicate and coordinate with the scorekeeper
often to ensure accuracy.
• At the end of a time out, make sure the correct
players return to the court.
• Try to SEE the replacement rather than try to figure
out what might have happened.
• Have fun with what you are doing.