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3D Skills on the offensive reception: The pinch move

This skill is highly effective and can be used as an offensive reception. In this clip you can see the “pinch” skill being used in a real situation.

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The Dutch player receives an offensive pass to the space, she pre-scanned the situation ahead noticing that an Argentine player will try to intercept the ball, she places the stick in a position that will make the ball jump. She reaches out with her left hand and is able to avoid the opponent’s tackle.

By Pablo Mendoza

Pablo Mendoza is an FIH Hockey Academy Educator and the owner of A Hockey World. Contact: pablo@ahockeyworld.net