She was the queen in those days and still the queen until now. No one will be at that level of play
@pcolt4
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for giving Mireya some much deserved love! The fact that she isn't better known in the US volleyball community is shameful. I love that you were stanning awkwardly for her. Not long ago someone asked me who my favorite athlete of all time is, and I named her :)
@ivansuarez4754
2 жыл бұрын
The Cuban teams of the 80s and 90s were unbeatable. Mireya, Magalys Carvajal, Regla Torres (selected best volley playes of the XX century)... The list goes on and on. Three times olympic champions. It was insane. Mireya was definetely the inspiration of team Cuba. They were fearless and aggresive, and very technical as well. By the way, the matches against Brazil were truly exciting since there was a huuuge rivalry. Thanx for this video!!
@broccolirahb
3 жыл бұрын
She’s like what block? Every. Single. Time. What a beast.
@jahzielclemente6383
3 жыл бұрын
Fact: “Nobody can spike like that right now”
@RayRay-be1pn
2 жыл бұрын
You forgot to mention that she won 4 world cups (1989, 1991, 1995, 1999). She's by far, the best hitter of all time.
@eseese5684
2 жыл бұрын
I totally agree
@teenz_76
8 ай бұрын
Absolutely NOBODY hits like her … she’s the best there is, best there was, best there ever will be 🏐🏐🏐
@xeemnpisyuslis2089
3 жыл бұрын
Dude, I was playing in college in the mid 80s. Got to watch her live a few time. She is an all around player that could have won 5 gold medals in a row for Cuba, have not the Cuban boycott 2 Olympics. #MireyaLuisHoFGreatestWomanPlayerOfAllTime and comparable to top men's players.
@RayRay-be1pn
2 жыл бұрын
@Erick Shoji - I am Cuban, and she is super humbled. If you see her anywhere and ask for a photo, or just say Hi, she will greet you with an smile and perhaps, if you speak Spanish, will talk to you. You should also talk about two other Cuban legends: Regla Torres & Magaly Carvajal, both are in the Hall of Fame of Volleyball.
@forme3h
3 жыл бұрын
This is what I’ve been waiting for, reaction to Mireya❤️❤️❤️. Mahalo🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
@arudosumbetova2903
3 жыл бұрын
She is really best in the world I never have seen like she best player👍👍
@kennexcamba2438
3 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate videos like this that shows the quality of volleyball back in the day. These were the days where there wasn’t even the libero position yet but the way Luis hits, I don’t even think it would’ve made a difference. Great video E! Keep them coming!
@xeemnpisyuslis2089
2 жыл бұрын
Erik, I was a setter playing in a small college in the 80s and got to travel and play in Europe and Africa a little bit. I got to watch a few of Cuban's game with Luis playing, she and her skills and abilities impressed me all these years. She is an all around player but most of us as fans, including me, pay attention to her spiking game. A few things about her spiking game that impressed me a lot are 1) she does jump high, 2) She also hit the ball at the height of her jump, and She has that soft legs and arms kick right before she make contact that seems like her hands is always connect on top of the ball hard. If it wasn't for politics and politicians, I think she would have won more gold and dominate women volleyball for longer time. No women players since or before play like her.
@guantesis
2 ай бұрын
que tiene que ver la politica en esta asunto
@felipestrm
3 жыл бұрын
I am brazilian, fan of volleyball in the 90s, she killed us, insane competition though. shes such a freak, huge fan!
@D_noa
3 жыл бұрын
Brazil vs. Cuba: the best games of all time. Que adrenalina, meu Deus!
@spicyspickles6840
3 жыл бұрын
GET THIS MAN MORE THINGS TO THROW AT THE CAMERA
@ledled0519
3 жыл бұрын
OMG!😲😲😲😲😲 I didn't know she even exists and she is such a great volleyball player!!! Just OMG! And you're right Erik no one plays like she! She was a unique volleyball player and she still is such a great one!👏👏👏👍👑
@valentinemorales8100
3 жыл бұрын
Omg Mireya was the greatest volleyball of all time no one can beat her even the russian all 6'9 players naaàaaàh
@rl8275
3 жыл бұрын
Right Erik, the best hitters under 6 ft, Mireya Luis, Rita Crockett, & Tee Williams from the 80s & 90s were magnificent hitting straight down because now people rely on their height. But their leaping ability was out of this world. There was something in the water with the Cuban hitters of the 90s which has never been replicated. But as close to that now with high leaping undersized players that can down the ball, Krystal Rivers is an unsung star. And in the NCAA, Yossi Pressley.
@lacynylons6317
3 жыл бұрын
Mireya is absolutely the best OH woman ever! She can also dig ball like crazy, amazing ball control and a phenomenal leader for the Cuban team.
@tonchrysoprase8654
3 жыл бұрын
Now there's a blast from the past... great choice. Also, yes, balls were bouncier back in the day. But the game has also changed a lot. Blocking has become more effective with more taller players who are still very fast (we didn't have those in the 90s, like, at all) and you mention the hitting deep/high hands. Doesn't take away from her being absolutely amazing, of course. Probably for the best that she played in a time where her brilliance could result in these monster spikes.
@RayRay-be1pn
2 жыл бұрын
Erik Shohi: you should make a video of Magaly Carvajal, the Cuban middle blocker. To me, the best blocker ever to play in this game. The first 5 minutes of the 1994 final world championship between Cuba and Brazil showed how dominant this middle blocker was. She practically blocked every hit from Brazil. She is a member of the Hall of Fame as well.
@juarezpessoa1398
2 жыл бұрын
I totally agree. The best middle-block ever. In the legendary WCH 1994’s final match, she really stopped the brazilian attack.
@juniebabayenon9481
3 жыл бұрын
My all time idol meriya luis..
@Mongoose1764
3 жыл бұрын
The greatest offensive player ever - period!!😎🏐🏐🏐
@nazarenoorefice2104
10 ай бұрын
Good to hear that from an expert, great Erik,i always said that Mireya was without any doubt the most spectacular woman ever in volley. I don t think any small country like Cuba brought in the volleyball world so many extraordinary people Leon Lopez Luis Despaigne Marshall ,i remember Martinez ,cuban too,1,78 tall that was supposed to jump 1.35 cm in 1977. In those time there was not an official mesurement but i really remember his incredible vertical jump,Isaw him in Rome playing against Italy .Insane jumper like many other cubans,Sotomayor included. kzitem.infoG3ylyFTmkJs?si=YDNwwk1SHOAFaVCB
@polyprinz
6 ай бұрын
No current female player can hit like that, Mireya is the best!!!
@GerardScroogeGoes
Жыл бұрын
:) Good observation. The ball pressure was indeed much higher before the rallypoint system. It was quite easy to bounce a ball to the roof of an ordinary gym. She reached it in an Olympic arena though.
@GUYIN96706
3 жыл бұрын
Cuba was winning running 2's in the middle. Luis, just unbuh-weavable!
@haus3346
3 жыл бұрын
I love your videos! I got into volleyball partially because of Haikyuu, your videos, and Elevate Yourself. I hope I can play volleyball when I go to college (probably on a club team because I haven't played on any teams). I'm actually applying to Stanford and hopefully, I can play on their club team (or at the very least I'll play intramural) if I do get accepted. Best of luck to you in Russia!
@xiaohuanghua
3 жыл бұрын
Eric: I have nothing else to throw I die 🤣🤣🤣
@manK2022
9 ай бұрын
I had seen personally to play ML. However Second OH Bell, was on similar level, even more clever skillfilull on spiking, working with blocks.
@luisesidrojaugan6134
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Eric. Big fan of yours. How would you or you team defend a Mireya? Like.. block formation.. back court defense.. etc. Thanks.
@ErikShojivolleyball
3 жыл бұрын
thank you for your support! ummmmm...i have no idea. key on her with block? but then Cuba had so many weapons!
@luisesidrojaugan6134
3 жыл бұрын
@@ErikShojivolleyball Valid point! lol So many strong players. Thanks. Btw, been watching your channel when you had like 3-4 vids uploaded. You give many great insights, recommendations and stories.
@_randig_
3 жыл бұрын
Queen
@Detupropiasalsa
6 ай бұрын
She is the goat champ 🎉
@megtee9726
3 жыл бұрын
Cuba produced some of the craziest players - her, Leon, Leal...
@jesslosaria9322
3 жыл бұрын
Torres carvajal bell aguero costa
@carlochua2471
2 жыл бұрын
I read somewhere that she still played in one major competition even if she was a couple of months pregnant to keep Cuba's fire power.
@RayRay-be1pn
2 жыл бұрын
1986 World championship - she competed in Prague 50 days after delivering her baby. Cuba won silver, losing the final against P.R. of China.
@valentinemorales8100
2 жыл бұрын
@@RayRay-be1pn it's 9 days after she deliver her first baby she was 18 years old back then
@Ultraman-76
Жыл бұрын
Cuba estaba perdiendo contra Perú en el campeonato mundial de Checoslovaquia de 1986 y Eugenio George en medio del segundo set hace jugar a Mireya Luis, con semanas de haber salido de su embarazo pero el amor hacia su equipo y hacia su país pudo más que sacó la garra que le caracterizaba y ganaron en un reñido partido 3 a 2
@boilednuts2717
3 жыл бұрын
i love his calm voice
@arviemencidor7643
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Erik, just wanna know your opinion about the Rise and Fall of CUBAN VOLLEYBALL. From their Glory days up to now, what went wrong in their federation?
@jesslosaria9322
3 жыл бұрын
money... or lack of it
@geizig577
3 жыл бұрын
Erik shoji the fastest Libero:D React to that bro 🔥
@nanagermanspitz8020
3 жыл бұрын
Pity she was put in bench for her last Olympics in Sydney. She was replaced by Yumilka Ruiz who was younger then and who was also an impressive player when it comes to leaping ability.
@kimcheebibimbap1741
3 жыл бұрын
was she injured?
@antoniomarcos5321
3 жыл бұрын
She had back problems then. I'm sure she went to Sydney just for emotional support.
@MCSilk
3 жыл бұрын
You've missed the best jump @6:42 ;)
@viniciusgalvao6426
3 жыл бұрын
pensei a mesma coisa.
@jesslosaria9322
2 жыл бұрын
I was awestruck at that jump
@noelazpeitiagarrido6340
3 жыл бұрын
You should watch last titan volleyball video about you. It's so cool!!!
@juniebabayenon9481
3 жыл бұрын
Can you make a reaction to yumilka ruiz highlights. Thanks. Im from Philippines
@raulhueteo4963
3 жыл бұрын
Hi, I've been following your videos!! And yes, Mireya Luis was totally insane!!! I think you should react to Logan Tom's vid.
@elonaesguerra3984
3 жыл бұрын
Can you do serbia vs usa 2016 olympics
@mge1057
3 жыл бұрын
Watch Morgan Hentz top tournament plays. Star libero to star libero!
@murd777
Жыл бұрын
Brasil in the 80’s was nothing in volleyball. The only good teams in this part of the world were Cuba, Peru and US.
@raisememmedova7588
2 жыл бұрын
Watch Inna Ryskal too .She has 4 olmpic medals 2 gold 2 silver
@leninhernandezteuma4006
2 жыл бұрын
But not three golf,is better
@nezumikorner7023
Жыл бұрын
Can she jump like Mireya ? 😉
@singhaklommano2004
3 жыл бұрын
can you do volleyball haruko 2020 ( school japan ) !!!🙏😁✌
@singhaklommano2004
3 жыл бұрын
kzitem.info/news/bejne/koywz518p3R0qKQ
@sergiohoraciomartinez4522
3 жыл бұрын
Se han echo videos de otros jugadores estrellas de antes y de la actualidad. Pero en esos videos son escasamente contados los SUPER SPIKES como los llaman ahora en la nations league. De está jugadora perdí la cuenta y ví otros más en otros videos. Esto era lo común, lo normal para ella. SIMPLEMENTE INSUPERABLE, IMPARABLE,
@xeemnpisyuslis2089
3 жыл бұрын
It would have been harder with today's ball!
@bryronify
3 жыл бұрын
i've never seen you throw so many things lol
@christianbarreras1652
3 жыл бұрын
hi from the Philippines please react gysell de claridad silva because he only scored 56 points in a match
@hax9617
3 жыл бұрын
can you react to your highlight video from titans volleyball
@gracie7714
3 жыл бұрын
YeSsSsSs!
@JesusGarcia-nx8qn
2 жыл бұрын
Cuba las verdaderas reynas del caribe y no otras que no son nada nada nada
@kikelinone
2 жыл бұрын
Obvio! Las cubanas son las morenas del caribe … el que sabe de voley sabe que ese equipo es el mejor de todos los tiempos
@wilhelmusruperno1296
2 жыл бұрын
Cuban politicians, they just killed Volleyball in their own country.
@RayRay-be1pn
2 жыл бұрын
Indeed, they are the reason why Cuba is no longer a powerhouse in volleyball. Communism is a terrible thing...
@guantesis
2 ай бұрын
@@RayRay-be1pn entonces cuando cuba fue el mejjor pais del mundo en voleibol digase masculino y femenino ,el partido comunista no estaba? pregunto para saber,porque hasta el 2014 estuvieron en la elite
@RayRay-be1pn
2 ай бұрын
@@guantesis en el período de 1970-1996 Los voleibolistas cubanos NO emigraban o huían en campeonatos internacionales. La primera en hacerlo fue la HOF Magaly Carvajal después de los juegos olímpicos de Atlanta 1996. De allá para acá, calcule usted cuántos no han huido del sistema comunista, casi tres equipos nacionales, prácticamente dos generaciones completas.
@guantesis
2 ай бұрын
@@RayRay-be1pn pero era comunista cuba desde el 59 al 96 o no?
@RayRay-be1pn
2 ай бұрын
@@guantesis no entenderías, no eres cubano y menos aún no has sufrido el comunismo en carne propia. Por mucho que te explique, seguirás en el foso de la ignorancia…, pero NO es culpa tuya, simplemente no eres cubano.
@artyomd.7739
3 жыл бұрын
Can you pls react to best men’s hits thanks great vid though 👍
@TheEnamayan
3 жыл бұрын
Bruh I told you so..you’re welcome
@Ken-vl4wk
3 жыл бұрын
Joel Despaigne and Mireya
@antoniomarcos5321
3 жыл бұрын
She was better than him. There's no comparing.
@BangOutVolleyball
3 жыл бұрын
Awkward Erik 😂 I’ve done something similar. I went up to TJ Defalco and asked him if he played fortnite n straight up says no. Welp 🥲
@ErikShojivolleyball
3 жыл бұрын
hahahah omg thats hilarious!
@karelmontel9284
3 жыл бұрын
Do you really think she could jump over 11 feet ?
@Tdvc
Жыл бұрын
1,10 meters in practices. In a real game I guess she could reach some 90cm at least.
@Tdvc
Жыл бұрын
Her total vertical is 3,39 attacking and 3,09 blocking according to the televised games of the time where they would show a small bio of the players with these type of infos (on tv).
@BUA-ug8eb
3 жыл бұрын
Love u Do u love me? 😂
@benjamininocentes9581
3 жыл бұрын
hi eric! try to watch and react to SISI RONDINA's videos from the philippines..our version of mireya luiz😊
@ronneldandal6413
3 жыл бұрын
I hope you react to SISI RONDINA Pinoy pride. She's one of the smallest open hitter in the Philippines kzitem.info/news/bejne/zpWL0Wymnqurnn4
@iridescent3407
3 жыл бұрын
If you're a ball boy in this match, you'd probably had to watch closely to where the balls were going because they're literally gonna get lost in the stands plus you'd be tired keeping track of the balls. Lol. No female volleyball player right now could come close to her level. She's just a league of her own. ✨
@antoniojpneto
Жыл бұрын
I'm Brazilian and she made me cry a lot in the 90's!😂
@viniciusgalvao6426
3 жыл бұрын
Mireya is wonderful, we Brazilians loved to hate Mireya. The best striker in the history of world volleyball. Hugs and smiles. :)
@mikealejado7960
3 жыл бұрын
she really was a freak of nature in the best way. In any era of volleyball, Mireya would be dominant.
@katchrygalleto1852
3 жыл бұрын
Yes! no one can hit like Mireya even up to this day of modern volleyball. She’s the best. I miss watching Cuban team in the international stage. 🥺♥️💙🤍
@chubbypoulet
3 жыл бұрын
Mireya Luis is a cut above the rest when it comes to volleyball. The speed, height, angle and power of Mireya's spikes are unbelievable for her stature.......and all that, she consistently makes it look all too easy.
@aceflyer7432
Жыл бұрын
Mireya Luis can definitely go against with men's volleyball.. The first time I saw her, she instantly became my inspiration.. She is the legend.. No one can replace her..
@Raphael-ru2zz
11 ай бұрын
Indiscutiblemente hasta hoy no ha habido una jugadora mejor que ella, aunque le hayan dado el premio de mejor jugadora del siglo XX a una de sus compañeras, Regla Torres que también fue una extraclase. Si ese equipo de Las Morenas del Caribe jugara en las próximas Olimpiadas volverían a ser Campeonas muy fácil.
@lalaliuxglez2937
3 жыл бұрын
I'm going to flex I saw her practice several times with Magaly and Regla and they all were out of this world specially mireya I saw how high her jump was 110cm my friends!(males) played against them one of them was late for the block, she was free to hit the ball so she spiked so hard it touched my friends chest it pushed him back and he sofocated for a while he couldn't breath for like 10min. Also when they were practicing bump, set and spike they would look up because they would break the lamps of the gym frequently. Mireya is the greatest
@tupepangan8462
Жыл бұрын
NOBODY!!!!! she is a monster! There will never be another Mireya Luis ever in our lifetime. She is next to nothing
@jlsats
Жыл бұрын
You are right that nobody else has the power that she had. I noticed when watching footage, the opponents were good but just could not jump as high and hit as hard as her.
@deifor
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for bringing her up. I've always wondered why she is not better known. I'm Cuban and I remember as a kid how much I enjoyed her jumps and smashes. To many of my generation, she is the GOAT in the sport of volleyball, both male and female, and in my personal opinion one of the best athletes I've seen of any sports.
@asaasare220
3 жыл бұрын
who says she's not well known.... to the rest of the real world she is and always will be ML the GOAT I do not watch volleyball ... only when she and her team played... only...
@gizemcan4519
3 жыл бұрын
Please react Serbia Italy world champhionship woman final There is Tijana and Paola😍😍
@simborano
3 жыл бұрын
Besides queen Luis, this team had the best middle block ever : Magalys Carvajal.
@antoniomarcos5321
3 жыл бұрын
I couldn't agree more.
@alinapaez7483
3 жыл бұрын
Esa es la mejor jugadora del mundo de todos los tiempos
I’m proud to be Cuban and live in USA. The 90’s team was so good. Mireya is one of the best all time voleiball player.
@eseese5684
2 жыл бұрын
Nobody can hit like her! I'm a fan since high school '98 She lead her team for historic 3 Olympic Gold medals
@allansorianomorales3950
2 жыл бұрын
The Cuban Teams who won 3 consecutive Olympic Gold medals weren't humans: THEY WERE GODDESSES! And Mireya WAS THE QUEEN! 💖
@janmaxwell56
3 жыл бұрын
Omg erik I love you soooo much thank you for this....Thank you so much for pointing that out,yes absolutely... No one can hit like mireya ever...up to this day. Fantastic... please do Magaly Carvajal next. ❤❤❤
@paskferr
Ай бұрын
Blocks were not the best we’ve seen but still she’s by far the best spiker in the history of the game. Boskovic, Gamova, Jelic, Egonu, Pheebs, Artamonova, they simply don’t reach that level
@saelind73
Ай бұрын
True. Blocks sucked big time, but she was amazing. As you said, the best by far. Those spikes are hard to contain, even by today standards of defending. Her athleticism was just insane.
@ikeaseoche6631
3 жыл бұрын
Great reaction video! How about the rest of the Cuban team next time?
@D_noa
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, please! 🙏
@jesslosaria9322
3 жыл бұрын
Yesss
@ericcapuchino1371
3 жыл бұрын
Mireya Luis is queen of valleyball
@MrTurtledove1981
3 жыл бұрын
Her attacking style reminds me of taylor sander. She's the real deal. Man, i wish I could have seem her play in person at her peak.
@ChristelleLebaillyAuteur
3 жыл бұрын
So sad for your match 😭 but thanks for the video, that's so interesting !
@cliffordminoza6307
3 жыл бұрын
My idol since elementary Mireya Luis and my favorite Libero Mr. Shoji ♥
@allansorianomorales3950
3 жыл бұрын
Team Cuba from Barcelona to Sydney were GODDESSES, and Mireya Luis was the QUEEN!!!
@gizemdemir2945
3 жыл бұрын
Please react Turkey Poland match olympic qualification match (4th set)😂
@frankiejayii2190
3 жыл бұрын
Nobody is like her. She's the best alongside Regla Torres. ♥️
@yavelmasfalcon3583
3 жыл бұрын
There hasn't been, there isn't, and maybe we won't see another attacker like Mireya, we're proud of us Cubans
@RigobertoMedinaQuintana
Ай бұрын
She is the best in the history don’t matter the year
@karlfredericklorenzo2578
3 жыл бұрын
She's actually 5'7" and yes agree NO ONE at present is at her level.
@francis5107
3 жыл бұрын
5'9
@jesslosaria9322
3 жыл бұрын
Well finally u did one for the legend. Next is carvajal and regla torres hehe
@tekknodroid
3 жыл бұрын
YES! Do a video with Magaly Carvajal... Absolutely the best middle blocker of all time!
@ElizabethSanchezMusic
3 жыл бұрын
@@tekknodroid Regla Torres is an outstanding player as well. For many, she is the most complete player of the last century.
@tekknodroid
3 жыл бұрын
I think Regla Torres was amazing! That Era of Cuban Volleyball was loaded with talent and big banging hitters and blockers. I miss them all.
@jesslosaria9322
3 жыл бұрын
@@tekknodroid still the best team for me certainly the most accomplished of all time
@lorenzovazquezalcantara241
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutamente la mejor jugadora de todos los tiempos en su posición. Excelente.
@tupepangan8462
3 жыл бұрын
Greatest volleyball player ever
@freiheit3025
3 жыл бұрын
Please react to Brazil x Russia women's volleyball at London 2012!!!!
@aaronhucalinas6379
8 ай бұрын
The reason why the blockers are late or non existent is all the spikers of cuba in that era is lethal. They are using 6x2 attack formation. The only one who effectively use that formation consistently. Even the 2 setters/OH are very effective, thus, blockers are really having a hard time determining who is going to block. You have to watch the whole game not just clips to understand why blockers are like that.
@ひとしくない
8 ай бұрын
Yes.Even Torres,Carbajal,Bell were better than most of the best attackers from other countries.Golden era.
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