Professional Volleyball Player Talks Passing/Serve Receive Part 1

[@sarawest2779]

I’m a smaller player and getting a dime pass off a tough serve can feel just as good as a big kill or block.

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

I so agree! I mean...I don’t hit or block 😂

[@a.b5263]

Lmao and then you hear someone from the crowd say ‘great pass’, feels good...

[@vurtegoflybar4573]

​@@ErikShojivolleyball how well do you thjink these two saves are? kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqXEeH-lmcdkgdk

[@akhilmohan6461]

Digging a spike is more satisfying to me than hitting a powerful spike

[@hadiakhtar8431]

@@akhilmohan6461 Honestly I feel the same way. Spiking is awesome but making a perfect set, or doing a cool receive feels so much cooler in my opinion.

[@eftimemarcus1077]

As a libero trying to become a regular, I feel like I am cheating by being able to learn from one of the best. Thank you, hi from Romania, and keep the content coming. It's great!

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

Wow thank you so much for the kind words. More videos to come! Hope all is well in Romania!

[@co0kii]

6:43 “what am I doing? 🥴” - literally me all the time somewhat comforting to hear even pros question themselves when rewatching their plays

[@rifasalsabila2195]

Didn't realize it was already past 10 mins when you do the closing, i really like it when you talk about each players techniques and their strong points, keep up the good work! Congrats on your 1k subs!

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting! Love any and all feedback!

[@xizumix]

It's now 171k😮🎉

[@blancoga1]

Thank you so much for doing this!! We will be watching this with our 13’s and 17’s club girls. 👏🏼🙏🏼🏐

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

Thank YOU so much for watching and spreading the word! More videos to come!

[@erlendgrova]

Really like how you explain what you guys did right and wrong in the different recives! Please continue with videos like this one, I love it personally:)

[@joshjames94]

I think this is your best video thus far! I love hearing you get into the details of good passing. You drop lots of great keys throughout the video too.

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

Thank you so much! I’ll be posting these kinds of videos every so often so stay tuned! And thanks for watching!

[@tinaanm]

So awesome you're doing these videos - I played libero for college club, and you and Morgan Hentz were my biggest inspirations in the game! Keep killing it and stay safe!

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

wow thank you so much!

[@IndianPrinceAdi]

Please make one of these for setting too :'( It's such golden content omg!!!

[@epilepticus2725]

love these analytical videos, I am passing on your information to the kids I coach as well as trying to implement it when I play, Keep it up man!!

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

thank you so much! I’m hoping to reach as many young players as I can! don’t forget to let them know about my channel! 🤣🤣😀😀

[@jacekkromka936]

Wow! Finally a good piece of advice on passing! Amazing to have one of the best players in the world teaching you how to improve. Waiting for some more videos!!

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

wow thanks so much and thanks for watching! more videos to come! keep working!

[@rokasvaskys7766]

Shoji, thank you so much for getting involved with the wider volleyball community here on youtube 👍👍

[@vegemitetoast44]

The last point you made was something I really needed to hear! I’m new to volleyball and I want to be a Libero, I didn’t realise how important it was to move your feet but it makes sense❤️ thank you for the video!

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

Keep working you got this! Feet are SO important. Thanks for watching!

[@edwardgover4017]

This is awesome. I learned more in 12 minutes than I have attending clinics.... Well done Erik. Keep them coming.

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

Wow! Thank you so much I’m glad you found it helpful! More to come!

[@Visibletoallusers12]

Sooo cooooool!!, man this is insane, you’re talking about leg and foot movement with the positioning of shoulders and how that effects the height and strength of the ball while also giving attention to falling, im starting volleyball in april, like just starting, and I’ve really been trying to absorb as much information to prepare me to make sure I can get on the team and just seeing how all these little details matter is real useful. you truly are a pro shoji

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

thank you so much! yes there are a lot of details but you can do it! you got this!

[@PurityXD]

Congrats on 1k! Here’s for much more! Love your videos.

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

Thank you so much!

[@tonyaboser6093]

I love how you are cheering on your teammates from an old game, where you know the outcome, and they can't hear you.... hahaha, you're an amazing human

[@callaeuw]

this is such incredible advice, thanks for this. receiving is easily my weakest skill and this helps a ton with it.

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

Keep working you got this! Thanks for watching!

[@jay7tennis]

That synchronized split step is 7:38 soooo clean!

[@rozzipleto688]

You’re such an inspiration! Truly wanted to thank you cause of how much i admire you. Hard work and discipline do make things come up at the end of the day and you are the living proof of it. Keep up the great great work : D

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

thank you so much! and thanks for watching!

[@chungevert5929]

Love this! I'm an OH that they only really used for hitting since my passing isn't the greatest. I've never really been coached on passing or serve recieve so I really appreciated this video 👍 I love defense so ill try to keep these things on my mind! Thank you

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

thanks for watching! keep working I know you got this! more videos to come!

[@CoffeeMeyp]

Hi I'm a fan from Philippines❤️ I'm a volleyball player too but I am not a professional 😂 this video is a big help for someone like me who's just still growing and learning the game. More power to you 👍

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

Thank you so much for your support and for watching! 😀 more videos to come!

[@manmeetpoonia13]

I m manmeet from india ... I love your effort n your energy in game and same energy u r showing in making video on KZbin.... I m big fan ...

[@caseyjennings1903]

Great job great job Erik .. I love that you say feet!! So important . This new dialogue about not passing on midline is wrong to me. I made my living moving my feet and passing the ball . Body behind the ball and then creating an angle . Not padding outside body all the time 👏🏽 loved this 🙌🏽

[@bruleeyu]

Thank you for this video, I’m a libero too and now a big fan of you! You inspire me

[@cw5363]

I love the technique discussions and how you approach each play. Thanks!!

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

Thank YOU for watching! More videos to come!

[@vortexgamingesports]

Would love you to make a video about setting too! Congrats on 1k ❤️

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

I might! We’ll see thank you so much!

[@irelianeedsbuff9041]

do yall know how long I been waiting for a indoor Olympic player to make a KZbin channel. 😭

[@adamc4784]

Thank you! 🙏🏽 I really want to work on my passing and appreciate your input. I’m a big fan of your playing by the way!

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

Keep working you got this! Thank you!

[@upiiiiiiinginamooooooo2179]

Your voice is so soothing godamn

[@danysaweres3332]

you should definitely make more of these they are so good and helpful. huge fan, keep up the good work

[@Zismoisgod]

First day of finding your vids, this stuff is good! I play for about 15 years now and it's really helpful to have a pro player analyse these movements for me. If you consider this a not so good video I cant wait to find out what you do call a good one!

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

Thank you for watching! 😀

[@connorvo2694]

So cool to get insight from one of the best. Can’t wait for more!

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

Thank you so much! Tell all your vb friends and teammates! 😀😅. More videos to come!

[@AllHailSuarez]

Great to hear you talk about a more underrated aspect of the game! Most people get too obsessed with training spikes that they forget about the fundamentals

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

Thanks for watching! Passing is so important!! 😀

[@AllHailSuarez]

@@ErikShojivolleyball Keep up the great work on these videos!

[@znandauatemir6128]

your team plays at the highest level i love volleyball

[@jonny-liu]

Love the analysis and insight into what you look out for in a good pass. Thanks for posting this!

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

No worries! Thank you for watching and hopefully subscribing! 🤣. Don’t forget to tell all your vb friends and teammates! 😀

[@SurfandSand808]

ahh - passing. this is where I need the most help. lol thanks! btw, if you want to boost your hits/views, just do a reaction video with Haikyuu, or teach people how to jump higher. :D (I'd love to hear how Team USA trains btw, if that's something you could share)

[@carlodelacruz6129]

Hey no worries. Your analyses are great. And those advices are very helpful for aspiring volleyball players to improve their platform and their passing skills as a whole. Thanks so much.

[@benimaru7755]

Yasss!!! This is what I have been waiting for!❤️ Im a fan from the Philippines 😁

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

Thanks for watching!! More videos to come!!

[@benimaru7755]

Oh My...😲

[@galaxy_mosaic3587]

I'm trying to clean up my passing as a defender/hitter. thanks for this content. this is really helpful. I only went partway but will complete it at lunch time. thank you

[@kennexcamba2438]

I’m a poor passer and wish I’ve seen this video ages ago. Keep up the great work!

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

Thank you so much! Keep working you got this!

[@nicktokar2459]

Just found out that you have this channel. Idk what I've been doing during this time

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

Hahaha don’t worry I just started! Thanks for tuning in 😀

[@karysthefirst314]

Love it! You explained it well that I can imagine how it should be done

[@zika9688]

Love the technical advice :D thank you so much!!❤❤

[@zika9688]

Will try it out and keep you updated :D

[@attackers120]

Appreciate you making this video even tho is was a long time ago it helps a lot

[@jinspence697]

Was humbled when I missed 2/3 of my serves eceived yesterday I need help

[@Bronsons]

Great video, very informative. I appreciate the work you put in.

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

thanks and thanks for watching!!

[@VerionYoung]

So glad to see you opening a new channel, Erik! Hope to see more reacting, tutorials or even do some go pro footage of you actually playing??

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

Thank you so much!

[@obedrobles4701]

Amazing Video !! Thank You So Much !! I was waiting for this video !!

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

Thank you so much for watching and commentating! More videos to come!

[@elevateathletics9213]

Hi Erik, my name is Isa, I run a Volleyball club in Utah. I was just wondering what passing keys/terms you use when helping younger athletes and what has helped them build their foundation to learn other skills/fundamentals more quickly. I love this video and please keep making more!!! I hope you don't mind me using some of your sayings to help the athletes remember things faster.

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

thanks for watching! keys: feet, early platform, hold platform. also shoulder over and level eyes. shoulders should be dipped towards target and you level eyes meaning not a whole lot of up and down! more videos to come!

[@antoniskoutounidis]

Love your videos. Please if you can make also content about training, weight lifting, nutrition and eating and generally thoughts and mindest of a professional volleyball player. It would be very helpful to see various days like matchday, offday, preseason, inseason of a pro player!

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

Thanks So much for watching and thanks for the suggestion. I think for now as I am just starting I will stick to watching vb videos and talking about that. I’m too much of a newbie to do anything else 😂. Hope you keep watching! 😀

[@antoniskoutounidis]

@@ErikShojivolleyball yeah I understand. I just give you a hint 😉. Keep up the good work, you deserve everything because you have work so hard as I learned from Aloha Fridays with Micah. Good luck with your team, hope to achieve your goals! 👊

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

Thanks so much! Aloha Fridays was my brother and Micah! Haha. Thanks so much for your support!

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

Thanks so much! Aloha Fridays was my brother and Micah! Haha. Thanks so much for your support!

[@mikealejado7960]

I really liked this video. Can you speak a little to what you do BEFORE the ball is served? Is it all about scouting? Knowing tendencies? Watching arm swings? etc. Keep the videos coming!

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

Thank you! I am hoping to make more videos about passing but in short...before the pass...communication, tendencies, watching the server. All of it! 😀

[@kyllechristiandalman4181]

Hey Erik! Thank you for this video and I want you to know that I look up to you. I am also a libero and I am very eager in improving my skills in receiving and digging. Keep safe and love from the PH 🇵🇭♥️

[@DUOLECOY]

Just discovered your Channel and i totally love it ! Cheers from France 👍👍

[@tomasamantea4546]

hi just found this and its awesome i would love more videos explaining detailed plays and why or how move and how to improve our technique in defense or passing love and cheers from argentina!

[@christophschmidt9038]

Hey Erik, it's a pleasure to see you on your own channel. I will probably watch every single video to soak up the expertise you provide. However, could you explain what makes Nishida such a good server? He had by far the most serve aces in the world cup. But for me it seems like he just does the same serve all the time.

[@jindojimenez]

oohh I'm learning, love your vids Erik!

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

Thanks! I’m glad you’re learning! 😀

[@ven_nom8636]

thank you so much for this!!! i played at my middle schools volleyball club and i'm just a beginner but i really like being on the court and receiving :D i was gonna try playing at our highschools club this year but unfortunately (but necessarily!!) all sports had to be cut off this year. im gonna be practicing and watching ur vids in the meantime!!!

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

thank you so much for watching! keep practicing and playing when you can! :) more videos to come!

[@mia7061]

7:42 back room jumped a little at the same time omg

[@chrischan2703]

I just like how this video has no dislike. ☺️ Btw I’m also a libero. You’re such an inspiration Shoji. 😄

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

Yay liberos! Thank you!

[@vinht23]

Key to passing is to do what you can to create platform with your forearms to direct the ball to the target. Sometimes you have to bend your arms, drop shoulders, drop to knees, do 180, do the split :)

[@Togekii]

I subbed instantly. I'm so glad I found your channel

[@DrewGee619]

Love this content! Would love to hear about that little hop/split step every receiver takes just before the serve. I think it’s not taught or emphasized often but you can definitely tell how coordinated it is at this level.

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

Thank you so much for watching! I will do more videos in the future and hopefully will remember to talk about that 😀

[@larrypheavbeach]

Pure gold! Love to nerd out!

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

Thank you for watching!

[@Ollowayn]

Thanks for the great analysis!

[@bryancabading]

You should do a day in the life!! Keep up the great content :)

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

I’m too much of a newb to do something like that 😀

[@franzhineacedo5454]

So much love and idolism from the Philippines❤ Been watching your matches here on KZbin and I am a fan of you, Matt, Maxwell, Micah and Aaron ❤ Hoping to see you play LIVE 😍❤ Keep it up lodis ❤

[@markrainiercatapusan6392]

As a libero, I’ve always struggled with finding the right shoe for me. Can you make a video on what shoes you recommend for indoor volleyball?

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

Honestly I’m not an expert. Find any shoe that’s stable and is comfortable for you!

[@Zismoisgod]

Go to a store with someone that has knowledge on it. The store I go to in Amsterdam has someone that takes time to find what model shoe best fits your foot's width and length and all that. In essence you've got to not be able to move around much in the shoe in any direction.

[@saracaterino6484]

Great video! Pls do a part 2🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@kavyakuntamukkala5039]

dont know if anyone else noticed this but at 7:52 you can see everyone in the backrow taking that first split step jump at the same time, thought that was amazing and so funny

[@littlechris3275]

apart from what you are teaching, I kinda understand why there are different styles(features maybe?) from different players when it comes to serving. one of the reasons is probably for the opponents not easy to get used to the rhythem. keep up the good work please! Even though I have watched your games many times in live, it's great for me to get to see your other side when off the court. Cute and Smart!

[@jonathanli66]

Great video. I’ve always tried to watch serve receives but I could never really figure out what was good/bad about a pass. Your analysis and insights makes understanding what’s a good habit vs a bad habit a whole lot easier. I’d love a video on how to dig/receive fast serves/spikes. How do you absorb energy from hard spinners? And do you think about taking spin off the pass to make the ball easier to set for your setter?

[@Wayruntidyadom]

Love you shoji 😁

[@tomosato7788]

Another question. So the server (#18) at 4:09 and 9:19 has what looks like a somewhat normal jump serve approach, and then does a shortish float, while #20 at 5:51 has what looks like a float-serve-like approach with a two-hand toss, then sends over a bomber (though his other serves are floats). How much info do you get beforehand with scouting for these types of servers that have a "hybrid" serve or an approach that is more ambiguous, and do you use their serving patterns to anticipate what might come in? And how much anticipation should people use for serve passing? For example, the server (#9 I think?) at 8:06 comes in pretty clearly that he's going to put pace on it, and should passers buckle down for it, except be ready in case it clips the net like in this case? Thanks again!

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

good question. we watch a ton of film, so we try to understand the different types of serves each player has. that being said, the advantage of having a hybrid is that you can change up your serve to keep the passers off guard. we try to pick up on cues to see if they will float or spin it.

[@kirbymorales9965]

Literally, now when I saw your KZbin channel I’m like automatically clicked the subscribe button.

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

Yay! Thank you so much and thanks for watching!

[@kirbymorales9965]

@@ErikShojivolleyball 😱😍

[@pedlotlindayao6320]

Thanks a lot sir Eric for your tips😊

[@bigtiddiedrias9860]

This video really helped me out ✌🏾😎

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

yay! im glad! thanks for watching!

[@xiphos95810]

Thanks for the masterclass for receiving! Wondering if we can have the one for defensing :)

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

I will in the future for sure! 😀 thanks for watching!

[@trouperfrades7490]

I was a Volleyball player for about 4-5 years but I have dislocated elbow so if I received a ball I must be careful because It might misdirect my receive btw thank you for this tips Shoji♥️♥️♥️

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

Be careful! Thanks for watching!

[@tomosato7788]

I'm curious for your expert opinion, do you feel that the heavy use of Moltens in America trains US players (in the development stages like high school and college) less for passing float serves and thus at a defensive disadvantage compared to other countries? I feel like the Mikasas floated so well that the number of floats in the international men's game exploded, but in the US, people use the Moltens which float ok, but I feel like still promote a standard jump serve. Thanks!

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

interesting question. i do feel that a lot of players struggle with the mikasa when they try it...me included. idk if its the ball but overall i think vb coaches and players in america are obsessed with jump serving when float serves can also be very difficult.

[@eliasholzinger3854]

Thanks for the videos! I have a question. Did you always play libero? Like when you were younger did you play on other positions too? I am 16 and still growing so i do not wanna be a libero all my life?

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

Thanks for watching! I played almost every position growing up! Keep practicing!

[@eliasholzinger3854]

I will! thank you!

[@krzysztofzapasnik7308]

I really like Your tips about volley 🔥

[@TheAlexandreTube]

When libero is least paid position so you gotta be active on KZbin and social media to make the difference 😭 respect

[@Monteyzor]

Hey Erik! Sorry I'm late to the party. I was wondering what your take is on finger/overhead vs. forearm passing on float serves - in what situations/serves (if ever) do you overhead pass? I play at a semi pro level and have always struggled somewhat receiving float serves. My coach and some teammates are telling me to finger pass more but I'm not convinced that's the answer. Thanks!

[@sho7078]

facing a dual-wielding server must be a nightmare, like Bieniek and Volkov who have no different in their serve form and you wouldn't know what serve are coming until the last second they hit the ball.

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

It is tough! That’s one reason why they are such great servers! Thanks for watching! 😀

[@hanakhaled7792]

Hi! Great video, it helped me so much. I can’t decide where the ball will go when someone is serving and i have to wait for it to come to my side of the net to get to it. Can you tell me if that’s wrong and what should i do?

[@NACHO-ko8mv]

Plisss Erik react to the Final of Italian Cup, Perugia vs Civitanova... is an crazy game

[@gianfribonacina2221]

Hey! Ive seen many videos from USA colleges where the players almost step on the 3 metters line to recive floating serves. What do u think about that? Ive found it pretty comfortable but i dont know if its the best choice to make. Greetings from Argentina! Im a big friend

[@mahmoudserour3598]

Hey Erik! I usually struggle a lot with reciving floats with my platform due to the ball moving so much. Besides moving your feet and angels, what other tips would you give to players like my self who seem to struggle a lot with serve receiving floats. Thank you!!!

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

Hi and thank you for watching! What I can say is keep practicing and working to improve! Also try to video yourself and see both the good things and the things you can improve on. Float serve passing is tough!!!

[@mahmoudserour3598]

@@ErikShojivolleyball thank you Erik!! Keep up the videos man helping out a lot!

[@MiguelHernandez-yv4fr]

Amazing Content !!! if you continue reacting to matches, you should react to the 5 set thrillers in Austin this past week.

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

Thanks for watching! I will take a look for sure!

[@fewfeetaway2994]

I hope u can make videos about national teams about their strengths and weaknesses

[@Wichamp59]

Great analysis! Can you also go over digging hard driven balls?

[@paulwong5257]

Awesome video. Can you please explain the shoulder angles? Would be interested in understanding it better. Passing scenarios might help to understand what you are thinking.

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

your shoulders help your create angles to target. in many situations youll need to drop your shoulders in certain directions to make a strong angle.

[@paulwong5257]

@@ErikShojivolleyball Thanks Erik! Will show the D3 Boys in Melbourne Victoria!

[@mochilvr12]

I’m a 4’11 15 year old libero trying out for my high school team for the first time and our libero last year was 5’7. our coach likes tall liberos so i think i’ll have to outplay the tall girls to get a spot! 😅thanks for this video it’s so helpful 😋

[@samsquire5062]

Height doesn’t really matter much when playing Libero right?

[@mochilvr12]

@@samsquire5062 i don’t think it does, but for some odd reason the coaches think it does. i 100% agree that height doesn’t matter for a libero though.

[@samsquire5062]

@@mochilvr12 good luck then in becoming starting libero

[@cinemasianx]

Regarding sleeves. Did it take a bit to adjust to wearing them? I've played with long sleeved shirts and I hated them to the point I'd roll them up so I could feel the ball on my platform better. I also felt that margin of error was less. Anyways... Mahalo for all the vids! Mele Kalikimaka and Hau'oli Makahiki Hou. 🤙

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

hi! it took a little bit but I actually always enjoyed wearing long sleeves...not sure why..especially when it was so hot in Hawaii. thank you for watching! yay Hawaii! yah volleyball!

[@fenrikfedme]

Great content! When receiving float serves, how much of the power comes from using the legs vs arms? Any advice on passing with your hands? My hand-reception tends to go straight forward/being too low

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

Thank you so much! You shouldn’t necessarily need power, but your legs and platform should be solid. I know that doesn’t really help. But if I had to choose between using my platform or using my legs to help get the ball to target I would use my platform. With hand passing, extend up not towards target.

[@cmf1299]

Where did you found the footage from this angle? I love it! Nice video too!

[@sidney6775]

Great video loving these insights. thanks for sharing, if you could move the camera so we could see the servers hand next time❤️

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

Thank you! I will try to adjust my video!

[@coachbugsy4142]

Whoaaaaa. I only found out today that you have a youtube channel. Definitely subbing and looking into your other videos.

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

Thank you so much for subscribing! Hope you enjoy!

[@kevinjohnaborot4829]

hi mr erik your team is my favorate team in the volleyball i really like some of your digs and i like the setting of micah and ilike some beautiful swing of matt anderson.im playing the app of volleyball world tournament im always getting the team of usa. i like playing volleyball but im a shortman.im playing volleyball 2.i hope to see you guys.