Volleyball Clinic: Preparing for the Role of Libero

Many people consider Libero to be the most difficult position on the volleyball court. successful Liberos do not need to be tall like a defensive specialist — instead, they need to be very quick and tenacious. If you are interested in becoming a Libero specialist or are looking to learn how to coach up your teams Libero, check out our guide on ways to prepare for the libero role. Whether it is a CIty Beach volleyball clinic, regular drills, or physical training, any potential Libero can benefit from these tips.

Pepper Drills

Pepper drills are one of the most popular volleyball training drills coaches employ. Because this drill is focused on creating lots of touches and difficult digs, it is perfect for the Libero-in-training. Focus on creating a good forearm platform with your chin up and eyes forward. The goal of this drill should be to create a good angle by dropping your shoulders and having solid form in order to create lift for your passing. Create difficult angles and trajectories for the Libero so they get practice adjusting to difficult shots and recovering.

Agility Training

One of our major focuses during our volleyball clinic is training players to be more quick and agile. For Liberos, this is maybe the most important physical aspect of their game. Footwork drills like walking on dots, ladders, and stairs can be an excellent method for training balance and agile movement. Liberos should also work on explosive plyometrics using drills like lateral barrier-jumps. Create an 8” – 12’ tall barrier and have your player jump back and forth sideways over the barrier. The focus should be on landing lightly on the balls of your feet and maintaining balance. The more explosive your Libero, the more likely they will be able to close difficult distances in short times, a key component to success.

Visit a City Beach Volleyball Clinic

At City Beach, we offer volleyball clinics designed to keep your Libero in game-shape regardless of the time of year. If your player is serious about improving skills and learning more about the game our volleyball clinic is tailor-made for them. We offer both spring and fall volleyball clinics to keep your Libero improving all year long.

Contact City Beach to Learn More

If you or one of your players are interested in becoming a more complete Libero, then City Beach is the place to improve your skills. We offer services for a wide variety of teams and players. Whether you have a child that is interested in learning the game, or a potential collegiate recruit looking to take their game to the next level, City Beach can help improve their game. Call us at 408-654-9330 for any questions, or if you prefer, stop by our facility at 2911 Mead Avenue in Santa Clara. We look forward to working with you!

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