Reacting to USA vs. Japan Volleyball 2023 FIVB Olympic Qualifier

[@notdbp]

I’m so happy you brought up the fact that both teams already qualified for the Olympics. I was really hoping that didn’t happen cause I wanted to see both teams play to the max but, this was still such a great/fun match to watch.

[@cleoglenglor7880]

Let's hope they ended up facing each other in Paris Olympics.

[@tadanobukatsu99]

One of the Japanese players also said during interview after this match, "I hope I was able to showcase enough of my skill for next Olympics" so I think maybe Japan using bench members is not only just for "fun" or hiding their starters strategy or what like people been saying, but also to figure out what these members could do during actual match to be included in Olympic later (I guess the members are not fixed yet for now). Also, quite interesting that when some of the starter members entered from bench, I feel like they didn't do as well as when they were starters? Idk if their mentality was just not really there but it seems harder to play well right after coming from the bench, cold. And the bench members like Kai Masato did really good job this time in serving, rather than when he came from the bench like usual. So I guess Miyaura and Otsuka are kinda monsters lol, they usually do very well right after coming from the bench.

[@jimmydevron5480]

Both sides didn't have their starters as they both already have qualified for the oylimpics hence why shoji wasn't playing.

[@Official-OpenAI]

You're spot on. Japan's strategy makes it so exciting for how they are going to play in the Olympics. The Bench players also showed that they are a force to be reckoned with

[@Official-OpenAI]

@@jimmydevron5480 America most likely had their starters in the 1st set.

[@XxXStoneFingerXxX]

7:58 'not luckily, we practice that' - THANK YOU! too many times i encounter people who talk about being lucky instead of practicing and being prepared to be lucky.

[@ericbrown7628]

Hi Erik! this was an awesome reaction! I'm a new volleyball coach and I find your videos extremely helpful!! Thank you for the gem when you said that hitters should aim for the setter so they can't set the second ball. My mind was blown! Thank you again! Go USA!!

[@itsmejamu]

Miyaura so good!!!! Congrats USA and Japan ❤❤❤

[@Pxndaaa-w3m]

Both teams did a great job!

[@jenniferfuentes7312]

I miss watching Erik's reactions T_T been so busy. Good to be back! Anyways, Congrats team USA and Japan for qualifying

[@user-yu1cw6od6h]

I watched the match at the venue...with a little bit of mixed feelings and dilemma😂 Congratulations USA🎉 Excited to watch your reactions, which are always fun and pleasant.

[@user-yu1cw6od6h]

Thank God, they had been both qualified! My personal wish is they meet at one of the Paris medal matches, hopefully Gold✨　I　believe this match was a valuable experiece for non-starters and teams as a whole, as improvement and great performance of them will be essential in big international events as well.

[@slc4226]

Thank you for your reaction to this set! It was very informative and had great insight to the play on both teams. I enjoy watching USA, but, not gonna lie, I usually root for Japan as the underdog. As an American, however, I will root for Team USA (except maybe when they're playing Japan). Looking forward to the Olympics!

[@desireenacario4162]

Did you know that USA and Japan OQT was the most enjoyable match I've watch this year? You could say that it was one of the comfort matches that I will watch again and again 😁♥️

[@mikochi24]

I’m sad that we didn’t get to see all the starters for both teams because that would’ve been a great matchup.

[@Official-OpenAI]

America had most of their starters on the 1st set

[@gritilazz_3478]

yeah i saw nishida, sekita, yamamoto, and takahashi (i think) at the end walking in from the bench lmao

[@Klolppp]

@@gritilazz_3478i don’t know if nishida will start that often during this olympics. Miyaura did really good last vnl and in paris. Me personally, I think he’s a better choice

[@ElwoodShort]

This was a really fantastic match to watch....definitely going to watch more USA vs Japan games when i can. Volleyball is not big here in the UK, but Haikyu!! got me hooked into it [I swear that manga has a lot to answer for]

[@ohyeyeyeyeye]

i think japan is the only team that play 5 set with USA 😂 and that match for me is the most exciting than other match in the same pool ❤ love both teams!

[@bearecillo]

Hi Erik!! I honestly enjoyed this video. Good luck on your club team!! 😊

[@cassiewang4190]

I love this match so much, it was one of the best matches I've ever seen. Also Poland Vs. China that match was also a great match. Yea also Congratulations on the qualification of Paris 2024🎉

[@haminhkhoi6882]

Actually from the looks of it Japan is playing Ogawa which is their sub libero

[@thirdd-1]

I'll watch later morning it's 1:31 am here in Philippines and the premiere is 4:00 am haha

[@user-yu1cw6od6h]

(｀・ω・)人(・ω・´)　５am, here in Japan..and watched it at 10am.

[@chaiteaaa306]

amazing plays from both teams as usual! def made me feel a little bit better about missing my own serves tho 😅

[@lethalbutterknife5996]

For real, really makes you think how much skill is needed to really master them, I mean these guys are monsters and still have a little trouble with em

[@eme981]

The fact that I set an alarm to watch this game and found out the Japan was not playing their starters made me so disappointed haha but it was still a great game... Maybe I was just expecting like a real real game to the highest level haha.

[@mattvalentin7330]

9:34 I think the lib might have moved to try and cover 11, bc u notice he moves to the right, in front of 8, right when US is serving so that the server has a hard time changing the direction of their serve

[@chukwukaemeekenedilichukwu824]

You’ll make a great coach. Keep up the good work. And yeah, say hi to Defalco for me ✨

[@MonAhgasInsomniAroELF]

what do you mean reacting to, weren't you there? haha jkjk, excited to hear your thoughts 😄 this was such a fun match to watch, my two favorite teams! congrats on qualifying!!

[@jerrychen2302]

Lol with how unseriously both teams were taking it he might as well have skipped

[@izetisa4233]

yaaas a 16 min 🎉👏👏

[@jhoansfernandez7103]

I love Japan

[@ethanlubomirski]

Can someone explain why Japan didn't have their starting lineup in?

[@b.anna_0704]

I think because before this match, both team are already qualified for the Olympics so this match” wasn’t that important”. But Erik also mentioned it.

[@kraintorent45]

Larry is also pretty cool

[@MAI-ek5up]

Rotating player and chances for 2nd lineup playing minute

[@halle_bewwii]

not me missing these guys so much :(((

[@lilnbigman]

Erik can't anyone upload your Matchs? They upload every other countries leagues.

[@bubblegumjello]

shoji!!!!

[@JonYazzie]

OMY Gdnss.... Japan I've been following ..jus b'cuz ..they always having fun n regardless of height they can ojt🎉 that ball away .. USA next..but down for USA vs Japan for the Olympics.. 2023 ..yeah.. should've invited Micah .. cause vicious games I always would want to here from the Libero n the Setter points.... cause they should be able to see eye to eye .. I'm 5'11 n I love smashing Against tall players.. they're so easy to tool.. esp from the middle..n it's all in the hands .. I never been faced, nor predicted... was bored of hitting.. walked up as a setter.. more fun there....the ball was always coming...

[@dashingheart7763]

Love USA forever

[@williamabdul-rahman1726]

bro i wonder what being the main defender in the team of usa

[@sabasoh3828]

سلام اریک جون ممنون از ویدیو خوبت🌹🌹

[@valerian6636]

Why is ZAKSA selling their trikots only in poland? Is there anything possible, that they begin to send their merch around in Europe. Would love to have a trikot from you Erik and Sliwka as well. ❤

[@kathreenmaemanforte6963]

I hope they will bring Team USA in the Philippines for the VNL 2024🫶🫶

[@antoniob.7440]

Where's the merch Brah! I wanna wear it to the Olympics!!