2012 AND 2013 RULES AND INTERPRETATIONS - NAIA

RULE 12
The Libero Player
12.1 The Libero Player
12.1.1 Designation
One libero player may be designated for each set by indicating that player’s
number on the lineup sheet for that set. If a libero is not listed on the lineup sheet
for a set, the team may not use a libero in that set. The libero may be designated
as the playing captain.
12.1.2 Playing Actions
12.1.2.1 The libero is restricted to perform as a back-row player and is not
allowed to complete an attack-hit from anywhere (including the playing
court and free zone) if, at the moment of contact, the ball is entirely above
the top of the net. (See Rule 14.5.1 and Signal 24, Official’s Mechanics.)
12.1.2.2 The libero may not block or attempt to block. (See Rule 14.6.1.)
12.1.2.3 In one rotation, the libero may replace the player in position No. 1 to
serve. (See Rule 10.2.1.)
12.1.2.4 A teammate may not complete an attack-hit when, at the moment of the
attack-hit, the ball is entirely above the top of the net and the ball is coming
from an overhand finger pass by a libero in the front zone or the opponent’s
free zone. (See Signal 24, Official’s Mechanics, then indicate the libero.)
The ball may be freely attacked if the libero makes the same action from
behind the front zone. If airborne, the libero’s position is judged according
to the point of last contact with her team’s court.
12.1.3 Uniforms
12.1.3.1 The libero must wear a uniform shirt or jersey that is immediately
recognized from all angles as being in clear contrast to and distinct from the
other members of the team. The primary color of the libero’s jersey/shirt
must be different from any color that appears on more than 25 percent of the
body of her teammates’ jerseys. In determining the body of the uniforms, the
sleeves and collar should be ignored.
12.1.3.2 The libero shirt or jersey must have a visible legal number. (See Rule
7.1.2.)
12.1.3.3 The style and trim of the libero’s shirt or jersey may differ from her
teammates’, but her shorts must be identical to her teammates’.
FOR 2013
12.1.3.1 Solid Color Uniforms: Beginning in the 2013 season, it will be
required that either the libero or her teammates wear a solid color jersey.
The solid-colored uniform must clearly contrast from the predominant
color(s) of the teammate(s) jerseys. Predominant colors are those that
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