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

3 жыл бұрын

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

@deborahdavies113

3 жыл бұрын

@@leelee1782 kzread.info/dash/bejne/lJlhk66Ahay2iag.html hey, i think this is the video that OP was referring to :)

@paperbag2212

3 жыл бұрын

@@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

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

@ryuichihwang2495

3 жыл бұрын

Always in love with gorgeous serve even if broke my team

@darko_ii7813

11 ай бұрын

Same from me in Germany.

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

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!

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

@nexus5648

2 жыл бұрын

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

“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

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

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

2 жыл бұрын

Right? I have noticed that too.

@whattodo2286

2 жыл бұрын

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

Can’t believe how good nishida is at serving

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

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

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

Nishida is basically ushijima in the flesh.

@andy_v_n5893

3 жыл бұрын

Haha forrreall

@garywants8281

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

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@dianaqueens593

3 жыл бұрын

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3 жыл бұрын

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3 жыл бұрын

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@dianaqueens593

3 жыл бұрын

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3 жыл бұрын

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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! 😁

Japan's number 17 is Tsubasa Hisehara.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

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!!!

I love the japanese crowd

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!!

4:02 the canada libero rlly tried a rolling thunder

@yunooo6209

2 жыл бұрын

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

@syntraxmellow266

2 жыл бұрын

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

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 KZread site. Have to check out your other videos.

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

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

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

Love your insights!! Quality content

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

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

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

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!

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

Great video Erik!

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)

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

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

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

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

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

Happy to see you idol!

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

@andy_v_n5893

3 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/pGqWxJZskdOdp8Y.html

@andy_v_n5893

3 жыл бұрын

Erik passed Nishida’s serve pretty well

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! ✌👍👏👌

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

This vid made me subscribe 😍😍

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

I love this t-shirt !

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

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

@tojimop3211

3 жыл бұрын

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

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 😁

I am early So excited to see USA and Japan play

I am early So excited to watch USA and Japan play

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

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

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!

Back in the USA. Welcome back!!!!

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

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

@ErikShojivolleyball

3 жыл бұрын

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

Blown away!

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 😁

Hangtime for days.

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

Omg I want your tee shirt so bad

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"?

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

Yukiii ❤️❤️❤️❤️

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

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

2 жыл бұрын

isn’t that a middle shoot

@thomasclark6642

2 жыл бұрын

That’s just a basic shoot ball that everyone does

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

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

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

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

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, its Hisahara Tsubasa

HIII ERIKKK!!!

5:28 just watch the guy on the far right

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

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

3 жыл бұрын

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_

3 жыл бұрын

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

@benbarcados3328

3 жыл бұрын

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

3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

isnt the first point scored by hisahara and not ishikawa?

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 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

...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.

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.

It's because Japan had the main character in this anime 🤣

@japsbatungol

2 жыл бұрын

😟what

@shinryujin__886

2 жыл бұрын

what...????

@arthu7022

2 жыл бұрын

True

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

@ErikShojivolleyball

3 жыл бұрын

good luck!

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.

Nishida all the way. My favourite player.

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

@n.a.t.t.o_3083

2 жыл бұрын

It’s actually former Takahashi :D

New to volleyball, just started watching for fun. Why did the libero for Canada not position near the center or the left to receive Nishida's serves? It seems like Nishida's serves were very effect but had a similar trajectory each time.

@AnastasisKos

3 жыл бұрын

In volleyball you are kind of restricted where you position on the court in relation to some of your teammates at the beginning of each point. If you want a deeper explanation of those restrictions I suggest you google the term "volleyball zones", because for someone who just started it might seem a bit complicated to understand from a simple comment here. Bottom line is the more to the left the libero moves the more the other players have to move as well. That would leave a big gap on the right side of the field which Nishida would take advantage of. Side note: At this level good servers can aim their serves wherever they want to. It's not like Nishida used his "strongest" serve, the tactical decision was probably to aim for that specific player.

@ErikShojivolleyball

3 жыл бұрын

it would be hard for him to move that far over because of rules and also not wanting to give away too much space on the right.

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

Where did you get your shirt it’s so nice

@ErikShojivolleyball

3 жыл бұрын

link in description!