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Unlocking the Secrets of Advanced Libero Techniques For Volleyball Mom

Discover advanced libero techniques to boost your volleyball IQ, support your child's defensive skills. Perfect for moms eager to encourage their young liberos.

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As a volleyball mom, understanding the intricacies of the advanced libero techniques associated with your child's position can make a world of difference in how you support their journey.

If your young athlete is taking on the crucial role of libero, you're about to enter into a world of specialized defensive techniques.

In this guide, I'll explore advanced libero techniques that go beyond basic digs and passes.

By familiarizing yourself with these next-level defensive moves, you'll be better equipped to discuss strategies, offer encouragement, and celebrate your child's defensive abilities on the court.

Let's work on raising your volleyball IQ and become the ultimate support system for your budding libero!

Defensive Dynamos: Complex Moves Your Young Libero Might Tackle

1. The Chicken Wing: Not Just for Dinner!

Imagine your child quickly bending their elbow to deflect a fast-moving ball upward.

That's the chicken wing! This emergency technique is crucial when traditional methods aren't possible due to the ball's speed.

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2. The Sprawl: Superhero Moves on the Court

Picture your libero swooping down, arms extended, to save a ball inches from the floor.

That's the sprawl!

This move requires quick reflexes and body control. Praise your child's efforts when you see them attempting this challenging technique.

3. The Deep Dish: Serving Up Some Defensive Magic

While primarily a setting technique, the deep dish can be a valuable defensive tool. It involves allowing the ball to descend lower than usual before contact.

Your libero might use this to control tricky passes or tips. Remind them to use it judiciously, as there are restrictions on libero setting.

Oops Moments: Understanding Defensive Challenges

1. Six Pack and Facial: When the Ball Fights Back

These terms describe the unfortunate event of getting hit in the face with the ball. While not a goal, understanding why this happens can help your child improve.

Encourage them to stay alert and keep their eyes on the ball to avoid these mishaps.

2. Chester: A Chest-Level Challenge

Similar to a six pack but involving the chest, a chester occurs when a libero doesn't get their arms in position quickly enough.

Support your child in practicing their footwork and reaction time to prevent these situations.

3. Popcorn: When Digs Go Wild

A popcorn happens when a dig sends the ball flying unpredictably.

While sometimes unavoidable, you will see when it happens your player's coach will have them adjust their platform when contacting the ball to minimize these erratic plays.

Strategic Smarts: Positioning Your Libero for Success

Great liberos don't just react; they anticipate. Encourage your child to study opponent tendencies and communicate with teammates. (photo Al Case)

Great liberos don't just react; they anticipate what is going to happen by reading the situation.

Encourage your child to study opponent tendencies and communicate with teammates.

Teach them to watch the setter and hitters closely to predict where the ball might go.

Help them understand how their position relates to the team's blocking strategy. By developing these strategic skills, your young libero will be steps ahead of the competition.

Practice Makes Perfect: Supporting Your Libero's Growth

1. Encourage specific drills focusing on each advanced technique.

2. If possible, record your child's games to review so they can see their form and discuss their form together.

3. Remind them to practice at game speed to build quick decision-making skills.

4. Support them in seeking feedback from coaches or experienced players.

5. Help create challenging practice scenarios at home to boost their confidence in game situations.

Championing Your Libero's Journey

By understanding these advanced libero techniques, you're now better equipped to support your young defender's volleyball journey.

Remember, your encouragement and understanding are key to their growth.

Celebrate their efforts, both big and small, as they develop into a skilled and confident libero!

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Ari, my private training client and I are working specifically on serving on jump float cross court serves ...short to Zone 2

There's so much we work on to get to this point where she can contact the ball with

the same toss height and same toss location
the same armswing speed
the same timing for when her serving hand contacts the ball
the middle of the hand contacting the middle of the ball every single time
getting use to watching her serving hand contact the ball at the highest point of her jump ...before she starts to land
and finally contacting the ball in the precise spot on the ball so it goes where the coach wants the player to put it so in this case ..a short serve in the farthest short right corner on the court also called Zone 2.

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