With a lot of goalkeepers mentioning the use of the stick for penalty 'shuffles', akin to that of Gucassoff's stick alterations, it's been interesting to take note of George Pinner changing to a longer goalkeeper specific stick at the 'shuffles'. Competing for England this weekend in some friendly games against Australia, it was obvious to see that he changed sticks for the shootout round. Finally a kit sighting worth mentioning (huzzah!), the stick can have its advantages at 'shuffles', with the extra reach and extra surface area for shot blocking during the 1-on-1's faced in the penalty round.
Pictures courtesy of Ady Kerry's great photography, illustrating the point.
It would appear that Edge are an Australian company, ironically, so not sure what the link is here, or whether Pinner managed to borrow one of the Aussie goalies' sticks!
Pictures courtesy of Ady Kerry's great photography, illustrating the point.
It would appear that Edge are an Australian company, ironically, so not sure what the link is here, or whether Pinner managed to borrow one of the Aussie goalies' sticks!
