Underwater hockey: backhand (see thumb position)

From a game during Worlds in 2004.
Note the position of the thumb on the stick when the player swims up along the wall with the puck on the backhand - thumb held on top of the stick to prevent any possible foul being seen playing the puck with the thumb. Also prevents thumb injuries and allows a greater range of motion of the wrist.

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• aquachallenge
• backhand

[Jols74]

I don't understand your comment completely. What do you mean with 'once the puck is off the stick'? This is useful when you know no-one is on your outside, or to get someone to commit to trying to hit you, then you can flick forward or move the puck under your body to beat them.

[woodwa]

A defender flat on the bottom could smash this guy.. Once the puck is off the stick he effectively has no more reach left.