Libero Tracking in Volleyball

Overview

• Simple and informal process for tracking liberos during a volleyball game.
• Track team lineups, substitutions, and libero entries/exits.
• Focus on maintaining accurate records throughout the game.

Initial Setup

• Left Side Team: Write the lineup on the left side of the sheet.
• Right Side Team: Write the lineup on the right side of the sheet.
• Lineup Entries:
  • Write player's numbers (1 to 6) and libero as 7.
  • If only one libero, mark an 'X' in the second libero box.

Tracking Details

• **Captain Identification: **
  • Mark the team captain with a 'C' if necessary.
• Substitutions:
  • When a player subs out, cross their number and write the new player's number.
  • Example: If 2 is subbed by 8, cross out 2 and write 8.
• Libero Tracking:
  • Write 'L' when a libero enters the court for a player.
  • Example: If libero goes in for 4, write 'L'.
  • When the player returns, write back the player's number.
  • Example: When 4 returns, erase 'L' and write 4 again.

Double Libero Situations

• Multiple Liberos: If teams use two liberos, track using 'L' and 'R'.
  • Example: Libero 8 as 'L' and libero 10 as 'R'.
  • Ensure only one libero is on the court at a time.
• Error Check: Notify officials if both 'L' and 'R' are on the court simultaneously; it’s illegal.

Example Scenarios

• Basic Libero Entry/Exit:
  • Libero enters for 6, write 'L'.
  • Sub occurs, 2 out and 11 in, cross 2 and write 11.
• Double Libero Entry:
  • Libero (L) enters for 4, second libero (R) enters for another player.
  • Track carefully to avoid both liberos being on the court.

Final Notes

• Consistenly monitor subs and libera movements.
• Maintain records accurately throughout the game.