volleyball glossary
What is a Libero in Volleyball?
The libero is a defensive specialist position in indoor volleyball. The libero plays only in the back row, wears a different-coloured jersey, and isn't allowed to attack from in front of the 3-metre line.
Example in a match
Your team's libero is the best digger and is on the court for every back-row rotation.
Volleyball scoring with Volley
Volley scores volleyball with all the standard rules built in. Pick the sport at match setup, name your sides, and tap to score. Volley applies the rules from there — including the ones that involve "Libero".
Free on iOS and Android. Multi-sport scoring across 9 sports with proper sport-specific scoring engines, ELO rating tracking, and tournament running.
Frequently asked questions
What is a libero in volleyball?
The libero is a defensive specialist position in indoor volleyball. The libero plays only in the back row, wears a different-coloured jersey, and isn't allowed to attack from in front of the 3-metre line.
Does Volley handle libero automatically?
Yes. Volley's volleyball scoring engine handles every standard rule including libero. You don't have to track it manually — pick the sport at match setup and Volley applies the rules.
Where can I learn more volleyball terms?
The full Volleyball glossary is at /volleyball-terms-glossary, with 20 of the most common terms explained.