I'm only slightly self-conscious about the fact that I don't understand the volleyball substitution rules. And the hand signals the refs do? I've got no clue what they mean.
While I guess I should learn what the hand signals are, just for good measure, I don't care that I don't understand the substitution rules, because they are pointless and silly. In a game where you can't be disqualified for fouls like basketball, why does it matter how often or at what point a player enters the game?
Just get in there before the next serve fella. We can all count to six. Quit wasting all this time and pencil lead inventing something as pretentious as a position called libero.
From what I read here, the substituting is all about the serving order and the rotation. You can't tell me this rule doesn't originate from a gym teacher trying to make sure all the kids get the same number of chances.
Why would it matter if Melvin McServealot stood back there all day? I haven't seen a player this season who could put four consecutive serves in play without an error. Even the best players send it long or into the net, especially after a big play at the net.
But I'm no volleyball savant, I know that. If I was, I would understand. And right before the game starts when teams have to do a team cheer in the middle of the court 10 seconds after doing one with their coach by the bench, I mean, that would make sense, if I was an aficionado.
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