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Volleyball · Level 5: Upper-Intermediate · Sub-level 5.5

The Libero's Game

10 tests · 100 facts · updated 25 October 2026 · markdown

The libero in serve receive, her footwork and range, her voice, choosing the dig, judging in or out, the libero's story, her statistics, who becomes a libero, her mental game and training the libero.

Each test below is ten questions on Insporta. The list under a test is what the questions check: one fact per question, with the source it was written from. Read it before the test, or come back from a wrong answer.

Test 1The libero in serve receiveTake a test

  1. The libero takes the biggest share of the reception.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  2. A confident libero takes the doubtful balls between passers.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  3. If the libero passes more, hitters can concentrate on attacking.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  4. Serving the strongest passer rarely spoils the reception.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  5. The libero can widen her own area so the struggling passer has less.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  6. Starting deeper gives her time against long serves.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  7. Early calls stop two passers going for the same ball.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  8. Server, area, read and pass.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

  9. The libero covers most; the opposite often passes little.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

  10. The best passer is given the most court to cover.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

Test 2Footwork and rangeTake a test

  1. Shuffles keep the body square to the ball.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  2. A crossover covers more ground quickly.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  3. Passing on the move makes the angle harder to control.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  4. Weight forward lets her push off in any direction.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  5. Range is the area she can reach in time.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  6. The first step decides how far she gets in time.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  7. Being in position early makes most passes easy.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  8. Read, first step, move and pass.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

  9. Small steps for short moves, a crossover for long ones.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

  10. Low movement lets her pass the moment the ball arrives.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

Test 3The libero's voiceTake a test

  1. From the back she sees hitters, block and defence.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  2. A tip call sends the nearest defender forward.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  3. A short call warns passers to move forward.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  4. An early call clears the space for the defender.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  5. She checks the positions and adjusts them.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  6. A clear call tells the setter if she can take it.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  7. Talk keeps players organised and focused.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  8. Positions, serve, hitter and dig.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

  9. Serve first, then the attack, then the easy ball back.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

  10. The libero tells the block what she sees of the hitter.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

Test 4Choosing the digTake a test

  1. A firm platform absorbs a hard hit near the body.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  2. A full platform gives a steadier, more accurate dig.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  3. A ball at head height is easier to dig overhead.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  4. The rally may go on, so she must be ready again.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  5. A high dig to the middle can be set by anyone.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  6. Getting the body behind the ball gives a controlled dig.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  7. Safe falls let them reach balls without injury.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  8. The farther the ball, the more she must stretch.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

  9. Read, set, dig and get ready.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

  10. One arm stretches further for a ball far away.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

Test 5Judging in or outTake a test

  1. If she plays a ball that would land out, her team loses the rally.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  2. A corner serve can go out long or wide.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  3. A ball still climbing near her is likely to land behind the line.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  4. Knowing where the line is helps them judge balls going long.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  5. A team-mate with a clear view helps the passer decide.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  6. A ball that dips late can land in and score.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  7. A float can drop suddenly near the end line.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  8. Read, judge, call and pull away.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

  9. A slow ball is easiest; a dipping float is hardest.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

  10. Pulling away from a deep ball means she judged it out.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

Test 6The libero's storyTake a test

  1. Olympic volleyball began in 1964, the libero in the late 1990s.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  2. Libero means free in Italian.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  3. The libero first played at the Olympics in Sydney in 2000.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  4. Better defence and passing were meant to keep the ball in play.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  5. The role gave great defenders a place regardless of height.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  6. A specialist defender kept more attacks alive.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  7. Great passers can play at the highest level whatever their height.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  8. Olympic volleyball in 1964, the libero in 1998, Sydney in 2000.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

  9. The name means free; she is a back-row specialist, never a blocker.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

  10. The libero was introduced in 1998.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

Test 7The libero's statisticsTake a test

  1. The best numbers earn the biggest share of the reception.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  2. Digs per set count the attacks she keeps alive.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  3. A high share means she is carrying the reception.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  4. Aces against a passer show she is having trouble.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  5. With a strong block in front, fewer balls reach her.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  6. A dig the setter can use is worth more than a scrambled one.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  7. A perfect pass gives the setter every option.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  8. From a perfect pass down to an ace.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

  9. Record, average, watch and plan.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

  10. The 0-3 scale rates each pass.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

Test 8Who becomes a liberoTake a test

  1. A libero spends her match passing and digging.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  2. The libero's main job is to pass and dig well.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  3. Skilled passers among hitters often move to the libero role.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  4. Good reading means fewer desperate dives.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  5. With so many touches, steady play matters most.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  6. A calm voice in the back row steadies the team.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  7. Coaches keep tall players where height helps most.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  8. Passing first, reading next, jumping least.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

  9. Passing skill and a smaller frame point to the libero role.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

  10. A back-row specialist does not need height at the net.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

Test 9The libero's mental gameTake a test

  1. Servers often aim at a passer who has just missed.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  2. A shaken passer may miss again.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  3. A routine helps her focus on the next serve.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  4. As the back-row leader, her attitude spreads.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  5. Loose muscles react faster than tense ones.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  6. A libero must be ready for the one ball that comes.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  7. Trained skills hold up under pressure.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  8. Accept, breathe, cue and get ready.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

  9. Encouragement helps most; complaining hurts most.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

  10. Encouragement from the back-row leader lifts the team.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

Test 10Training the liberoTake a test

  1. Good technique needs enough energy to repeat it well.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  2. Practice must match the serves she will face.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  3. When the setter digs, the libero often sets.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  4. Video shows where hitters tend to hit.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  5. Rallies need defenders who get up fast.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  6. Calls practised daily come naturally in matches.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  7. Deep corners are common serving targets.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  8. Footwork, passing, digging and game play.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

  9. Each step makes the ball faster and harder.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

  10. Ball after ball builds the libero's defence.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

Sources

FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II) and general coaching references; original questions authored, nothing reproduced. Numbered FIVB rules belong to the Rules category.

  • FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references100