If a Libero rotates to the front row, what should you do?

If a Libero rotates to the front row, what should you do?

• A. Notify the second referee as soon as it occurs
• B. Record the substitution on the control sheet
• C. Ignore and continue playing
• D. Ask the coach for approval

Answer: (A)

A Libero is restricted to back-row play; if they end up in the front row, the lineup becomes illegal and must be corrected with a substitution. The best move is to notify the second referee immediately so the official can authorize the correct substitution and restore a legal lineup before play continues. This keeps the game compliant with the rules and avoids penalties for an illegal front-row Libero. Substitution control and timing are handled by the officials, so simply recording on a control sheet or asking the coach for approval aren’t the immediate steps, and ignoring the situation would allow illegal play to continue.

A Libero is restricted to back-row play; if they end up in the front row, the lineup becomes illegal and must be corrected with a substitution. The best move is to notify the second referee immediately so the official can authorize the correct substitution and restore a legal lineup before play continues. This keeps the game compliant with the rules and avoids penalties for an illegal front-row Libero. Substitution control and timing are handled by the officials, so simply recording on a control sheet or asking the coach for approval aren’t the immediate steps, and ignoring the situation would allow illegal play to continue.