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Which of these is a high-risk move associated with Higuita?

  • Scorpion Kick

  • Bicycle Kick

  • Panenka

  • Rainbow Flick

Answer

Certainly! The Scorpion Kick, popularized by Colombian goalkeeper René Higuita, involves a high-risk acrobatic maneuver where the goalkeeper dives forward and kicks the ball backward between the legs, potentially deflecting goal-bound shots. It's a spectacular and risky technique that's rarely used in professional soccer due to its unpredictable outcome.
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