Volleyball Defence

Libero Specialist Training

Intensive defensive training for the libero focusing on floor defence and emergency contacts.

25 minDuration
6 playersGroup size
AdvancedDifficulty
Full courtSpace needed
Volleyballs, boxEquipment

Setup

Libero in back row. Coach/feeder attacks from a box at the net. 2 feeders with balls.

Instructions

  1. Round 1: Angle shots — libero reads and digs cross-court attacks.
  2. Round 2: Tip drill — libero reads blocker and chases tips.
  3. Round 3: Seam balls — serves and attacks to zone 6/1 seam.
  4. 5 minutes per round. Minimal rest.

Coaching Points

✓ Read the attacker's shoulder — not the ball.
✓ Low to the ground before contact — not during.
✓ Platform parallel to target, not ball.

Progressions

→ Attacks come with no warning — random feeds.
→ Libero calls every ball before digging.
→ Include a setter — libero digs, setter attacks.

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