Team USA Libero Reacts to USA vs. Japan 2018 VNL

This is me reacting to a match between USA and Japan from the 2018 VNL. This was an intense match that went five sets. I hope you enjoy and don't forget to like, comment, and ask questions if you have them! Yay volleyball!
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[@adammastela6921]

*Erik sees that he made great pass *Erik: UUUUIU LET'S WATCH THAT AGAIN

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

bahahahaha sometimes gotta watch the good ones again 😂

[@mtm1677]

@@ErikShojivolleyball lol

[@liampasatiempo3880]

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[@mtm1677]

@@liampasatiempo3880 ok

[@Tidalwave1832]

Erik rightfully exposing Ben's celebrations lmao

[@mjstepper6095]

I love how Erik is able to admit his own team's faults and admit when the other team does something well. Despite automatically having a bias, he barely shows it and commentates and analyses the plays as if he were an outside person. Its not just him pointing out the goods of his team and the bads of the other. Its even, which makes it a great watch (especially for someone like me who loves the sport but doesn't know much) :)

[@kenneth1win]

11:33 the japanese libero actually pancaked the ball after the dig but the play was dead due to 4 touches. Amazing reaction from the lib, jesus

[@xd-mn5vc]

omg I didn't even notice that, holy shit

[@heiwing129]

“Eric, you shanked that like 40 feet over the net” - Eric 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ryanreviews8566]

Japans setter is INSAAAANE

[@yankeechan842]

The truth untold!

[@megtee9726]

Can't wait for USA vs Japan @Olympics - hopefully it'll happen!

[@jamesadrianpanganiban880]

They're in different pools so both teams will have to work hard to reach the quartersfinals.

[@malloryo.4782]

When someone misses a serve: Collective cringe. Serving looks so stressful I don't know how anyone does it...

[@mikey88]

What's more stressful is when you are at the point in a game where it's your serve and if you miss, your team loses and if you go for an easy ball they get the advantage to attack aggressively.. It's soooo stressful, it takes fukin courage to be aggressive in that serve

[@rewrose2838]

@@mikey88 😂 Man, I can't imagine going aggressive there, if you fault it all comes down on you.

[@calliriley4377]

I am OBSESSED with watching volleyball videos and trying to use them to improve. I love your reaction videos because of your insight. It's so cool to be able to hear about what you see during these plays:)

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

thats so great! i 100% believe watching video will help you to improve! thank you so much for watching and for the kind words!

[@sachapontens3519]

i love yuji nishida so much he's actually my favorite player so much potential and still very young

[@Dev-by4mp]

Man I'm addicted to your videos, I can't believe I learn from the best. There's just so much to learn from your videos. Keep going Erik, I'll keep supporting you.

[@universecollects]

I LOVED this video! I low how analytical and in-depth you got with the plays, especially when you pointed out what exactly was done and how it could have been executed better. I felt like I learned a lot!

[@thanglongnguyenvu3815]

I keep recalling Erik's advice against Japan "close the seam, close the seam, CLOSE THE SEAM!"

[@markbryan4604]

This is so inspiring. I love you Shoji 💜

[@peterwagner958]

watching Erik talk about his teammates is like watching a friend group explain an inside joke

[@yellowowl]

It is so helpful with your comments during the video. LOVE💖

[@jackiehayes-authenticonly9604]

Thank you Erik, it was funny how Ben celebrate 😂

[@akmangaz5324]

OMG I’VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS VIDEO!! 😭💖

[@user-rb8tv5ch8o]

rewatching parts but in slow-mo and writing down notes: 👁️📝 thanks for the insights on the matches i feel like i learn something new every time i watch a video

[@ryanreviews8566]

I can't imagine travelling THAT LONG and still playing at a pro level hahaha i couldn't do it with our 8hr travel. You guys are just amazing.

[@MrSnom-pd7gx]

You guys did an amazing job that match!

[@larissababes]

lmfao not his "ben whatre u doing?"

[@Mary-ld7ct]

eric you're honestly so cute and give off such a kind genuine vibe. I hope you have a greet day!

[@cleprisecuya481]

your receive is on point Erik! Can't wait to see you play and rip it in Tokyo Olympics! Hope to meet you in person. Love From the Philippines.

[@PsychedelicPenne]

First of all, love to see a reaction both Team USA AND Team Japan, two of the teams I’m the most familiar with. Also, love the thumbnail, haha. The laser eyes are a KZbin thumbnail staple. Nice to see Japan’s captain, Yanagida, playing in this set. Also interesting to see the ever-popular Nishida at an early point in his career. His jersey number here is 32, while I’ve always known it as 11. He definitely feels like more of a work-in-progress with his hitting and serving here (on a national level; I’m sure he could’ve destroyed me when he was like 13). His serves in his recent V-League match on the team JTEKT Stings were a huge weapon.

[@moonlight-kf4qw]

I havent even watched the vid but I already know this vid is gonna be awsome lol

[@rosemarie207]

I can’t imagine that jet lag! You guys are amazing ❤️

[@ashermorales8276]

2:27 that dive by nishida tho

[@lena-dw9jn]

i loved when you said *chef's kiss* , yes people are saying that haha love this whole analysis!

[@mariamangas2647]

I just want to say that I've watched so many of your videos that I can remember perfectly your intro but I can't remember anything for my college exams. Anyway, yay volleyball!!!

[@gracie7714]

Imitates voice perfectly too 🤭🤭🤭

[@maximecalcine7318]

I'm watching you from Reunion Island (a small french island lost in Indian ocean) and I'm just happy to see that you keep your new year's resolution by being more nice to yourself while rewatching your own matches !

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

wow that’s so cool! thanks for watching!

[@brian8176]

7:28 Bokuto Line Shot

[@andy_v_n5893]

Perfect

[@sophie_jordan]

He talks about volleyball nerds but we all know it's the anime nerds that watch his videos

[@nitushokeen4970]

Agreed

[@c.e.9529]

Both!

[@andy_v_n5893]

@@c.e.9529 yepp i play and watch anime

[@ChickenDang]

You can really tell how certain players change how a team plays. Especially when Yuki Ishikawa and Yuji Nishida would both play they were a lot more aggressive

[@user-ob8if5og8u]

Can't imagine watching this video from one of the best players ever. Love from Kazakhstan ❤

[@miraahussain2036]

It's 1.36am here in Malaysia and I'm watching your new uploaded video. oh yeahhh!

[@ledled0519]

Hey Hey Hey that was a great match and that thumbnail remembers me my coach he always says "dig it"!!!!!😂 Great video as always👏👍✌

[@jaxonpierce595]

Can you do a video on positioning? Especially for Liberos and where to put when a block is up. Thank you so much for the videos they’re so fun and helpful!

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

I probably won’t dedicate a whole video to it but I will try to talk more about it in my videos! thanks for watching!

[@edwardgover4017]

YAY, keep them coming....

[@jonathanestrada9729]

Micah Christenson's lightfootedness is amazing.

[@matthewharris2645]

Especially for him being 6’6

[@erijak2935]

Patch is a freak of nature being so but but still jumps so high that's what I call athleticism

[@namana6772]

USA is so much taller than Japan.

[@t3rasu]

WHAT? 4 DAYS LATE?!? KZbin DIDN"T GIVE ME A NOTIFICATION!!!! Still, another amazing video Erik!

[@micahlaquindanum4814]

Can you react to some yuji nishida highlights

[@REEDclerigo]

It was really nice to see a defense specialist do reaction and analyze gameplays as well as what could have been done and could be done for a play. Nice job! I'm a fan. 🙌

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

thank you so much for watching! I appreciate the comment!

[@jamesadrianpanganiban880]

Loved Russell's little hop! It reminds of me of this dance he did after serving an ace against Italy at the Grand Champions Cup HAHAHA

[@Renovated.]

6 feet from the sideline and sets it back, the distance of the set was crazy 🤩

[@MasterJoEJG]

ben patch's height on the block at 5:35 is fucking insane its like a 1 meter wall above the net

[@haanis5458]

Viktor Poletaev gets higher. I have seen him get a chest block.

[@PitonRena]

Nice game! Good learnings, great teacher!

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

thank you so much!

[@egotistical4462]

Binge Watching Eric Shoji's Videos and Highlights coz I can't play Volleyball right now due to community Quarantine :( I hope This pandemic will end soon so that I can Play Volleyball again

[@TheMateuy]

Greetings from Poland!

[@joshua049]

Your defense is incredible 🔥

[@marcusverhappen3566]

Haha Ben's reaction to that line shot at 7:30, Like; 'omg that was a good hit.'

[@marcusverhappen3566]

really, you should do a reaction video to all the hilarious reactions your team makes, there are so many good ones! haha

[@amphitheatreparkway]

love the thumbnail!!

[@kenyang2452]

two best defends team in the world. Japan Nickname 6 floor cleaner in the court hahaha

[@liya8287]

vb defense tips for ds + liberos would be a good help for both women’s and men’s‼️ -btw love ur vids

[@alexrubio5296]

Wow, I’m actually on time for a video!

[@kori6706]

I don’t know if you’ve seen it but Titans Volleyball has a video of a ton of your saves if you wanna see that

[@jesscarolaine]

Your pronunciation of Goiânia was on point.

[@harlanwyche7998]

I have literally watched this match so many times😂

[@rsmescarta]

hey shoji do you think its hard to read Nishida's attacks knowing that he is a lefty ?

[@ikuanimations4001]

I’m kinda a nishida fan and then I heard that nishida was in the Japanese team i was just kinda surprised:)

[@davidberger9725]

Thank you for the amazing videos Maybe you could react to Karasuno vs Inarizaki in the second round of the nationals It's an incredible match

[@gracie7714]

Did he react to the Shiratorizawa game? I’m probably spelling it wrong 😅

[@alexpham9525]

Would love it if you reacted to some of the 4 man volleyball matches from the Mckibbin bros! Or any other beach matches, curious to see how different beach vs indoor is

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

beach is so different from indoor idk if id feel comfortable reacting and analyzing the matches. but maybe during the summer I can get some friends to join me on the channel!

[@mikeyesteban4484]

If i may ask Erik, do you know where we can buy a Fakel jacket? Fan from the Philippines.

[@maiohakarauria8467]

But you gotta be honest nishida is pretty good at jumping especially for his height

[@luisilloelpillo3125]

He always say it even he simps Nishida

[@jackyp2539]

React to Morgan hentz the Stanford women’s old libero she’s amazing 😭

[@noelazpeitiagarrido6340]

loving the videos!! Are you going to the Japan olimpics??

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

I hope so!

[@gracedrake8080]

You should react to more of your professional games in Russia!! They are so interesting to watch!

[@musicbyarwin_]

6:37 that float tho

[@arthurkernkraut8904]

Hi Erik! In Portuguese, Goiânia is pronounced Go-E-An-E-Ah, with the last “Ah” sounding like the “a” in are.

[@trinhhieu6270]

7:28 oh my god

[@MrEndocytosis]

We need a reaction video dedicated to Ben's celebrations.

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

that would be great!

[@agantaburinaburinata]

You should made a reaction video about Simge Aköz. She is in Turkish national team's libero and she really amazing.

[@sebastian2456]

Maybe you could try watching some highschool matches? You could talk about your experiences when you were a younger player which I think would neat.

[@Isa-nd4gn]

Yeah that would be cool

[@spideyy2703]

Will you do like volleyball practice vlog soon?

[@jdar00019]

Where was Matt and Taylor in this match?

[@jaydenyeow729]

i like japan

[@lossy4447]

Me to

[@jackiehayes-authenticonly9604]

Ben he is a Character 😂

[@angelinaalarcon9208]

How would I make my serve curve... Ive done it a couple of times but I dont know what I did to make it curve so much ( not like a float that is my normal serve)

[@haolin9477]

maybe try to throw the ball up with side spin to create more side spin to curve?

[@braydonsavitski-lynde5254]

It’s about how you hit the ball, you have to cut it the same way you cut a spike.

[@vurtegoflybar4573]

Erik, next vid can you please show us how you hold your hand to pass?

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

people hold their hands differently. it should feel comfortable to you and quick and efficient 😀

[@rodrigochayamiti9198]

That miscommunication from JP in the beginning was probably because Nishida was still very young at the time(I think he was 18) and not really used to playing with the team yet. Not sure tho. Also your pronunciation of Goiânia was on point!!

[@zareefhossain6871]

He was 18 at that time.

[@loginn__]

Ah yes Japan playing date not karasuno...

[@tomasbessasciacca2176]

U should react to hendrix!! There’s this play on vnl 2019 thats just ridiculous

[@brunothompson6157]

Lol Ben patch dancing is the funniest thing

[@nazirashakirtkhanova3177]

Yeeesss😂

[@grogu_2003]

What's your best tip on digging hard driven serves? I've honestly not been exposed that much to them so when I go to college Ik I'll have a bit of trouble with it

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

get a lot of reps if you can. arms out and try to get your body in front if possible. surface area is key!

[@Caminopoi66]

How are you watching the games?

[@zodinpuiaralte8063]

Can you do a reaction on Wallace de Souza, the opposite hitter of Brazil?

[@Falco.exe93]

You probably didn't drive from São Paulo to Goiânia, it's pretty far. Maybe you flew to Brasília first and then drove to Goiânia, which would make more sense

[@4xkwh157]

In a way, it's a match between two teams with similar colors but very different physicalities!!! But what exactly is Anderson's position, regardless of the national team?(outside hitter? or Opposites?)

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

professionally he usually plays outside hitter but with Team USA he usually plays opposite.

[@Simply_saikyo]

Between Koga and Yamamoto, which Japanese libero do you like better/think is better

[@m4is06]

Hi Erik! I have a question. :) Would you be good at volleyball if you have dubble-jointed elbows?

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

ummmm I don’t see why that would be a problem! I think you can do it!

[@erijak2935]

Man! That's so cool you can do many things other people can't

[@zackorobbo5707]

Hey Erik! Not sure if you’re the right person or not, but should you jump when you are setting or not?

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

you should try to, yes. but if the pass is low or you are late then it may be difficult.

[@Kurohitsuji365]

Hi Shoji, I used to play volleyball up to the middle 90’s and it was quite hard to defend some attacks because I couldn’t see the ball due to their high speed. Now that the ball is a little lighter than it was at my time, does that still happens? Thanks!!

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

what do you mean by lighter?

[@Kurohitsuji365]

What I meant by that is that I think the white ball from my days were a bit heavier. Maybe it is just the feeling I had by touching the “new ball” not so long ago. I’m from the time when some rules were different and if you got a long vacation, hitting a ball could even hurt your hand a little. Man, kudos to you!! I saw that you really read the comments from nobodys like me. Thanks again!!

[@ferrizalaris6727]

hi erik, how about getting the video from the side footage?

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

you prefer the side view over the end view?

[@ferrizalaris6727]

@@ErikShojivolleyball I like the look like the one in your video

[@Felipe_Andre_]

This match is a good example of how height does matter in volleyball. Japan is in big disadvantage when playing against other teams like USA, Brazil, Poland, Russia, ...

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

height matters but Japan competes with amazing skill and athleticism!

[@Felipe_Andre_]

@@ErikShojivolleyball yeah! I hope they overcome the height problem and keep developing their skills

[@jamesp.sullivan405]

Could you watch some of Ivan zaytsev's highlights??❤

[@mirandamendoza6430]

can you show some tips on how to improve reaction time

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

I’m not sure how I can show you this but just keep practicing some hand eye coordination drills and maybe that will help! you got this!

[@sorianodanilojr.g.3839]

im your fan idol. ♥️

[@ciotilimen3410]

Ben is literally my happy crush 💓😅