Team USA Libero Reacts to Japan vs. Canada 2019 FIVB World Cup

This is me reacting to the fifth set between Japan and Canada from the 2019 FIVB World Cup. What a crazy way to finish the World Cup! Hope you enjoy and don't forget to like, comment, and ask questions if you have them! Yay volleyball!
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[@paperbag2212]

Nishida actually has a youtube channel of his own and he did talk about this service run on his channel. He mentioned that when he serves, he usually aims for a specific player instead of a seam, mainly to get that player out of system, which was quite apparent here. He also mentioned that he was particularly motivated by Shimizu throughout the match when he was on the bench and wasn't aiming for aces with his serves, but rather to put his team in a good mood (something along those lines if I remember correctly). He was particularly fired up after seeing the block from Yamauchi as well. The whole video was pretty interesting and worth the time to check out.

[@leelee1782]

could you link the video where he talks about this match?

[@deborahdavies113]

@@leelee1782 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJaQYn99iq6Dj6c hey, i think this is the video that OP was referring to :)

[@paperbag2212]

@@deborahdavies113 Yes that's the one thank you! It's part of a 2 part series where nishida talks about his highlights from that world cup

[@SantoryuAshura]

Even though Nishida destroyed my country's team with his serves I was still rooting for the Japan Team.

[@ryuichihwang2495]

Always in love with gorgeous serve even if broke my team

[@darko_ii7813]

Same from me in Germany.

[@e.f6333]

The way he did a sigh when Nishida served meant that every team winces a little when he serves lol

[@belinjera]

I just wanted to point how awesome of a guy Erik is. Dude is easily one of the best liberos in the world, but he is always so humble, giving credit where credit is due and never dissing or talking down others when they make mistakes. I love how he only has positive things to say about every play. Keep up the good content!

[@shilimousseau5215]

I’m so excited that you’re going to play in the Olympics again because now I will know who you are when Canada plays against you!!

[@michaelluciano1631]

Then that means Canada will not win against USA in terms of volleyball then good luck!

[@nexus5648]

@@michaelluciano1631 What??? How does that even make sense?

[@anns.8802]

“Ends the world cup on an ace” 😭 that was one of my favourite videos of nishida! I’m glad to see it from another angle. I also appreciate that you took time to explain the serves. I didnt know a lefty serve would have a different result! 😳 But honestly, I’d be scared to receive Nishida’s serves. Too powerful!

[@eliaelirko9849]

I think the most annoying thing is the spin, his serves have soooo much top spin it's insane

[@alecblack9205]

why are volleyball players so nice like it’s so nice to see people bringing up other instead of saying wow they sync because they couldn’t receive one of the best serves

[@thanossnap4170]

Right? I have noticed that too.

[@whattodo2286]

Because they can get red card of they even just tease (the opponent) when they score hahajk I'm not an expert in VB

[@TotesCray658]

as a Canadian, this moment in volleyball history will forever haunt me.

[@tkorde8988]

Can’t believe how good nishida is at serving

[@pids8389]

3:57 that libero doing rolling thunder. So sad he didn't make it

[@zelman07]

When things are pointed out angle by angle. 🔥 and his compliments. 😊

[@AJ-lm9sg]

Nishida is basically ushijima in the flesh.

[@andy_v_n5893]

Haha forrreall

[@garywants8281]

Left handed, strong, has a killer serve, and has great jumping technique. Now that I think about it, he is similar to ushijima.

[@kennexcamba2438]

I hope you get other usa team mates to react as well.

[@Seissmo]

Nishida floating more than a plastic bottle in the Pacific Ocean.

[@lilawang2808]

That serving run...absolutely 🔥🔥🔥 I always enjoy watching Japan play at home with that crowd! Looking forward to some behind the scenes with Team USA! 😁

[@davestrides]

yuji nishida is sooo cool. thank you so much for providing commentary on this game!

[@janemichelle5292]

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[@dianaqueens593]

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[@veraalex8412]

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[@janemichelle5292]

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[@dianaqueens593]

@@janemichelle5292 Sure! You are bound to lose money dear, because you didn't seek the help of an expert to put you through

[@dianaqueens593]

Forex isn't just about trading..m it's also about professionalism

[@jyfelisilda8194]

2:39 This reminds me that Haku Lee is a shorter middle blocker at 193 cm but the guys so good at blocking and attacking that makes up for his lack of height.

[@Lumiere20]

Japan's plays are very interesting and fun to watch.

[@loeaglelo]

Nishida's serves are godly. Holy crap...freaking southpaws

[@Felipe_Andre_]

I love the japanese crowd

[@rodrigochayamiti9198]

I remember watching this on TV, it was just before I went to school in the morning here. It got me so pumped up, it was freakin' amazing!!!

[@Deli24knight]

Love the commentary! This video makes me want to see a game live with Nishida!

[@viewfromthehighchair9391]

Enjoyed watching this with you as I appreciate the insight from someone who has had direct experience. I'm a big Canadian volleyball fan but also love both Nishida and Ishikawa as both are giant talents. I hope to be in the crowd the next time the teams meet in Toronto. Please make it soon!!

[@crosswingdoublezerox3372]

Japan's number 17 is Tsubasa Hisehara.

[@TomoyanTrb]

0:58 He is Hisahara, not Ishikawa. Hisahara is super technical player.

[@someoneyoucantrusify]

Love your insights!! Quality content

[@jolenenakamatsu4397]

I live in Hawaii and am so proud of you and your brother Kawika. I am rooting for Team USA to win although I just watched the loss to ROC. I have always loved volleyball because of course Hawaii fans love volleyball. I am glad that I found your KZbin site. Have to check out your other videos.

[@kurootetsuro9342]

4:02 the canada libero rlly tried a rolling thunder

[@yunooo6209]

Rlly tried? Idk if you're being sarcastic or smth but thats just a normal rolling receive

[@syntraxmellow266]

@@yunooo6209 Rolling tunder is the name a anime character gave the receive

[@dazzlebeeable]

Finally, someone speaks up about passing on the right - it's really not easy, doable but not easy. Thanks Erik

[@henryd.h.7725]

Good luck w USA Volleyball at the Olympics!!! It's gonna be so hype seeing you and all the other monster athletes compete!!

[@soullesssardine7106]

Nishdas serves are wild I am hoping to serve like that one day

[@rininrin]

This was one of the first volleyball clips I saw not thru your channel first and I feel so validated for all the yelling I did on the first watch. On god I’ve watched this match like 5 times it’s so fucking wild. Ugh. Iconic

[@kamaeda6788]

This video pains me because I LOVE the Japanese team and have so many inspirations from their players but I’m from Canada. Nishida delivering those aces is bitter sweet

[@Kiki-reads]

As a Canadian, I wasn’t that heartbroken as I’m used to Canada getting our asses whooped 😂

[@KiranSingh-zv4mx]

It would be awesome to hear your commentary on a Canada v. USA match! Always a fun matchup!

[@gagesmith9781]

Japan is easily my favorite team to watch, no offense to USA

[@hick2376]

I want JPN team to rise again as a Japanese. The dark age of JPN men's volleyball is just too long. Btw, I was a huge fan of William Priddy. And now, I am a fan of Micah and YOU.

[@XxILikePie03]

Excited for you that you get to practice w/ the US team again! Also good that you got to visit your hometown and family, too!

[@Alesyniana]

Ohhh so this is the service run everyone was talking about :O that was so cool!

[@levian6093]

Love your vids thank posting you have inspired me train a play to become like you though it will take a long long to to become the fraction of you but I love your vids and look up to you so much keep up the amazing work both vids and being the Liborio ever thank you

[@wolfgangmozart1920]

Glad to see u back to train for the Olympics. Cant wait to watch you and Team USA in Tokyo, as well as Japan team on home turf

[@rewrose2838]

It took you so long to do this one 😁 this is so famous I've seen the match back when I wasn't even into volleyball (so cool with ace serves to wrap it up)

[@veronicazepedarojas4790]

Oh I was just watching this game! And was awesome >< . . . . Btw I love your videos Erik!

[@Ten-kc2yp]

Can't wait to see you and Nishida in the olympics! Best of luck for you two!!

[@ledled0519]

Hi Erik I hope you're doing good! I just wanted to thank you so much for all of your advices they really helped me a lot and my technique in passing is way better now bcuz of my coach and you ofc! My coach even said to me that you're the best in passing in my team so I'm really happy and again keep going with great quality vb & again thank you so much! +this match was insane! ✌👍👏👌

[@uncledione8841]

Happy to see you idol!

[@ikevolley5137]

Great video Erik!

[@user-qi4uh6if5o]

Yep, I remember spotting in a video, both team USA and Brazil watching this game somewhere near the entrance of the gym.

[@dorkyaznguy]

Good luck at training! I'll be rooting for y'all come 24'!!!

[@dizont]

I love this t-shirt !

[@yuugaouzuki18]

wow! Nishida! but Ishikawa is still my volleyball crush 🤣

[@finn3883]

17 isn’t ishikawa that’s tsubasa hisahara he plays for Panasonic panthers in japan

[@minh-trungnguyen7830]

Hey Erik! Love watching your videos and all your plays for Team USA. I was wondering if you have any tips on how to become a better libero. Currently playing as a libero for my high school and I do plan to play for college. Thanks Erik! Can't wait to see you back in action! -Trung

[@iamjulieanne]

This vid made me subscribe 😍😍

[@p_eppermint]

No. 17 is Hisahara :) Thank you for this🥳

[@williamchiang5670]

I think he called ishikawa the wrong name and the actual name of that player is hisahara in no. 17

[@5664376]

My country (ireland) is still in lockdown so I think it would be a great idea if you could do some at home training videos with and without a ball. Obviously if your too busy preparing for the national team just thought it would be cool to see 😁

[@BadgerRoyalty]

Do you have any games against Nishida? I'd love to see you fight that serve.

[@andy_v_n5893]

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[@andy_v_n5893]

Erik passed Nishida’s serve pretty well

[@Lumiere20]

Looking back at 6:05 yeah that was odd but that was only because in their scout reports.. They said to target no.17 because he's the weakest out of them, is what their coach said during time out.

[@fireheart9241]

Blown away!

[@sydluvsicedtea]

Me watching this because I just watched you play Canada and crush them- (im from canada btw lol hii)

[@jjs8483]

I am early So excited to watch USA and Japan play

[@jjs8483]

I am early So excited to see USA and Japan play

[@edwardgover4017]

Back in the USA. Welcome back!!!!

[@rheyatan5462]

It’s not Ishikawa, it’s Tsubasa Hisahara (OH from Panasonic) :)

[@joevanz1355]

A US team avid fan here ... all the way from the Philippines

[@patrickbaji]

Erik wearing Nike, not Adidas? Mind blown ahah. Evans is one of my personal favorites from TC, so it was awesome to see this match! ps. Love your content, and you're one of the many players who've inspired me to play! Have a nice one Erik!

[@animeslayer6348]

How about the match of japan against bulgaria He did more aces in that i think 6 or 7 🤔

[@huyka9272]

Hey Eric, I'm trying out for high performance in just 2 days! You definitely gave me that final push to try out when I commented lol

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

yes! good luck! I did high performance when I was younger too!

[@Seissmo]

Hangtime for days.

[@macK00K4]

Hey Erik I hope your having a wonderful day and wish u luck for next week and I hope u will wish me and my team luck for our game tomorrow 😁

[@SaitouVT]

Who else is just laughing about how the cleaners are running so much XD

[@tojimop3211]

They be running faster than the actual volleyball players gotta give them some credit dhfguidhfg

[@kunsangtamang3548]

Omg I want your tee shirt so bad

[@maiohakarauria8467]

Has japan ever versed USA before. If so. Hey Erik shoji have you ever successfully received nishidas spike or serve.

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

yes we play them almost every year! ive only played against Nishida once and it was a long time. it was tough and fun!

[@jinandjuice9]

Nishida really got us at the end there. But Canada will have its chance at the olympics in a couple months!

[@laxninjadaiki8715]

5:08 this set was famous during college and we called it "quickie" lol it's a sneaky feint when blockers tend to jump earlier than the smash that when the ball gets in

[@matthewc2100]

isn’t that a middle shoot

[@thomasclark6642]

That’s just a basic shoot ball that everyone does

[@stefanmuller2924]

You could do exactly this type of video as a livestream and upload it later on yt.

[@tedoriktonjumal9844]

isnt the first point scored by hisahara and not ishikawa?

[@venusferrer8]

Eric?? Im venus a fan of usa team Hope to have a video greetings from you guys 🥰

[@sudutku]

Yukiii ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kbtpouuq]

Hey Erik could you react to Higashiyama Highschool vs Panasonic Panthers? It’s a great, fast paced matchup.

[@Re-vk4bs]

Please react with Rivan Nurmulki in the Thai-Denmark league in the semifinals where he also gets a lot of aces set to 3

[@umertheclumsytube193]

After literally 3 years of playing I’m finally getting my spikes and Juno serves good, otherwise I’m good at setting and receiving

[@jarondator2546]

HIII ERIKKK!!!

[@farquan2192]

8:09 if im going to be honest the best choice for canada was there opposite the japanese blocker yamauchi shifted to the left a little which made blocking hough easier. I know that the setter for canada use hand single to tell their spikers who they are setting first. But if i were the setter i would be risky and went for the opposite hitter sharone even if he wasnt expecting it . Dont get me wrong ishikawa is a good blocker but a dink form sharone would be better than a shutdown block ishikawa is a good. Im not sure if this is a good substitution or not but i would also use the double substition to make the opposite hitter in the front row and setter in the back row so the opposite can drop back. Correct me if im wrong though i dont really know canadas team well. Yes i do realize the setter dont expect their spikers to be blocked hard

[@pedrorangel1053]

saludos Erik, me suscribí hoy a tu canal, Nishida es un excelente jugador y esos ases lo hemos visto en otros encuentros internacionales, creo que uno de los mas repetidos fue con Bulgaria de seis puntos con su saque. Ishikawa (14) y shimizu (1) también son muy buenos jugadores.

[@jenniferfuentes7312]

Can't believe that I'm one year older than Nishida 😭 I'm not really a good receiver but do you mean to adjust the left shoulder a bit higher when you said "you have to block that ball"?

[@lay-zcaffeine]

5:28 just watch the guy on the far right

[@vailingbow1068]

...Wow...5 aces...that's serving right there. I don't know what it feels like to receive from a left handed player or any handed player for that matter but how low these serves go are nasty.

[@leediggs4202]

wish me luck for my qualifiers or nationals this weekend yall i’m gonna need it 😂😂

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

good luck!

[@lay-zcaffeine]

Do you watch women's volleyball bc the Texas vs Kentucky game was awesome. My coach and the other girls in the club bet suicides on who was going to win. I think I will be running tmr.

[@benbarcados3328]

It’s been a while since national teams played. I hope Marr and Vernon-Evans show us how they improved! After the season he had I am sure will see Loeppky on court. Also I can’t wait to see Vigrass reminding us why he is one of the best middles in the world! Unfortunately, we don’t have a roster that will lead to a medal but I am confident we can beat Japan, Argentina, Iran, and Tunisia but will still be cheering my heart out at every match they play 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@ankurkumar3444]

T shirt so cooolllllll

[@maiohakarauria8467]

Nishida all the way. My favourite player.

[@brandonwoon7714]

What is it like playing professionally, do you still get nervous before games and if you do how do you calm down

[@ethanespinosa5453]

Where did you get your shirt it’s so nice

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

link in description!

[@TheCheeserax]

Erik... #17 isn’t ishikawa 😂 It’s Tsubasa I think that’s how you spell it idk 🤷🏻‍♂️ #6 middle blocker floater’s name is Yamauchi

[@ryuustories]

Yeah, its Hisahara Tsubasa

[@mr9oh4]

Hey Erik, not sure if you’ve been watching the Women’s NCAA tournament this year. I’ve noticed 99.9% of the serves are jump floats and I’m curious as to why they don’t hand pass the serves more often. If you have any insight thanks!

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

hmmm I think it’s because women don’t practice it as much. also with the height of the net the serves might be too low sometimes. I’m not really sure!

[@Felipe_Andre_]

maybe because women's hands are smaller, so it is more difficult for them to hand pass? Not sure, though.

[@benbarcados3328]

Jump floats are used by professional women athletes as well. The reason is because the shorter net women use allows for a steeper trajectory for a float serve. This is why a lot of the best float servers in men’s volleyball are tall middles because they have a high contact point. The advantage of a spin serve is that the ball’s trajectory curves down a lot more meaning a ball can be hit harder/faster and not be out of bounds. So at a for women the added chance of error and the easier to predict path of the spin serve means that most female players will hit a float serve

[@mr9oh4]

@@ErikShojivolleyball towards the end of the last set of the national championship tonight, a Texas player tried to hand pass the float serve and shanked it. I don’t think I’d seen a hand pass all night until then. Idk if they aren’t great at hand passing because they don’t practice, or if they don’t practice because they aren’t great at it. Kinda a chicken or the egg scenario lol.

[@fungmungus6967]

In 1:01 That's Hisahara Tsubasa not Yuki Ishikawa, but it's ok

[@n.a.t.t.o_3083]

It’s actually former Takahashi :D

[@kachunyiu2383]

Is no one gonna talk about the rolling thunder at 3:56? Seriously?