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Why is there a libero in volleyball?

The libero position was introduced to competitive volleyball in 1998 as a way to increase the length of rallies, thereby making the sport more exciting and dynamic for players and spectators. It was introduced to Olympic competition at the 2000 Summer Games in Sydney, and it is now accepted by most volleyball governing bodies.