For a libero, managing a defensive seam begins before the ball reaches that space. Learn how reading, responsibility, communication and pursuit help defenders organize the next contact.

A setter has to defend the attack before they can organize the next set. Learn how reading the attack connects the defensive assignment with the second ball.

A libero begins reading the attack by watching the opponent’s pass and how it affects the setter’s options. Learn how that read guides first-push timing, continuing footwork and defensive arrival.

A libero begins reading the attack by watching the opponent’s pass and how it affects the setter’s options.