Just Kidding!
Serious now…
The FIVB will change the libero system starting in 2011 and the main change is to allow libero-for-libero replacements. Really? Here’s more info from the FIVB site:
The new freedom will allow teams to replace the Libero with a second Libero – or with a regular replacement player – as often as is deemed necessary by the coach. This gives an incentive to the team to use a second Libero. All replacements are to be done without formality through the Libero Replacement Zone, which is roughly level with the team bench.
Here’s more:
A further freedom has been granted to allow the coach to keep their best team on court and to maintain the spectacle for the viewing public: should a team with a single Libero declare the Libero “unable to play”, a regular player can be converted or “re-designated” as a new Libero. Illness or injury now no longer feature as reasons for re-designation; being declared unable to play by the team is the only reason now needed for this process.
We don’t know yet if we like this change or not. We need to see this change on the court first before sharing our thoughts on this. Well, if it’s the FIVB making the change then for sure it’s for the good of the sport. But not always Right?
Maybe in 2012 liberos can serve, then in 2013 they can hit but only from the 10 ft line, then in 2014 they can wear heels or a nice pair of Kenneth Cole shoes, then in 2015 2 liberos can replace 2 players, then in 2016 the Liberos will have their own movie…so on.
You never know!
THOUGHTS?
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