Really, really confused!

[bellnier]

Oddly enough, her team is a powerhouse, having been undefeated in her scholastic league through almost 800 games, now going to HS Girls V-B Regionals this weekend. However, I have seen her lose V-B games, and softball games as well, due to coaching errors IMHO. Her libero is one of the best players on the team and it would seem to me that she should know this replacement scheme and use it. Hmmmmmm.

[bellnier]

You folks are great...one more: what is the tactical advantage of this? Does this keep libero in play more?

[Andy]

Originally Posted by bellnier

You folks are great...one more: what is the tactical advantage of this? Does this keep libero in play more?

Two advantages....as you guessed, it does keep the libero on the court longer without having that player have to sit out a rally.

If your libero is a strong server, it also allows you to replace a potentially weaker server with the libero to serve.

[bellnier]

Thanks Andy and everyone else. I know this is an officials forum (I'm an official in several sports, just not in V-B!) so extra thanks for answering my non-rule, strategy question.
-Dave