Ep. 10: Karasuno faces Neighborhood Association in tense practice match as Ukai evaluates players
During a practice match against the Neighborhood Association, Karasuno trails 1-0. Coach Ukai observes Hinata’s effectiveness as a decoy and notes the rapid growth of his partnership with Kageyama, while also recognizing Hinata’s difficult-to-match speed. Despite these strengths, the Neighborhood Association capitalizes on an off-speed serve to score four consecutive aces, taking a 24-18 lead. In the final point, Ryuunosuke attempts a spike, but Yu saves it, allowing Azumane to win the game with a decisive spike. Following the match, Ukai must determine the regular starting lineup, with Kageyama and Hinata’s future roles uncertain. Additionally, Ukai decides that practice for the first and second years will primarily focus on receiving serves to address the team’s most significant weakness.
Episodes
- Ep. 6 · Karasuno faces Aoba Johsai in a practice match featuring Kageyama and Hinata's quick attack.
- Ep. 7 · Oikawa Returns as Aoba Johsai Captain and Challenges Karasuno with Perfect Serves
- Ep. 8 · Ace Returns as Noya Withholds Play Until Asahi Comes Back
- Ep. 9 · Ukai becomes interim Karasuno coach for practice match against alums
- Ep. 10 · Karasuno faces Neighborhood Association in tense practice match as Ukai evaluates players
- Ep. 11 · Karasuno training camp features a lost Hinata meeting Kenma before a practice match against Nekoma.
- Ep. 12 · Nekoma and Karasuno clash as Kageyama and Hinata coordinate a quick attack to take the early lead.
- Ep. 13 · Karasuno loses the second set to Nekoma in a close match, prompting Ukai to become their full-time coach.
- Ep. 14 · Inter-High bracket announced as Karasuno prepares with final practices and flag discovery