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Libero and serving in a set

Does the Libero have to wait one rotation before going into the serving position or can they go from replacing a player in the back row right to serving in position 1? Iâm in Michigan
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Mindy HormanCoach, United Arab Emirates

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Eleanor DurrPlayer, England

Hi Mindy,

In one rotation, the libero may replace a player in the service position to serve.

Please see Librero Playing Rules for more details.

Hope this helps,

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