Friction Gloves Throwback Catch of the Month: Riot's Shira Stern
Watch as Shira Stern of Seattle Ryan makes an unforgettable move in this Friction Gloves Catch of the Month feature. The 2016 National Semi-Final game was a highlight-filled affair, and Stern's impressive display showcases her skills perfectly. The scene begins with an awkward knee slide from teammate Ryan, but Stern seizes the opportunity, sprinting towards the back corner with lightning speed. As the thrower slides to catch the disc, Stern is ready, setting up a beautifully timed cut by shoulder checking into position. With the defender caught off guard, Stern sprawls out in mid-air, seemingly belly flopping onto the ground as she snatches the disc from an almost-out-of-bounds location. The crowd-pleasing play secures a crucial point and helps propel Seattle Ryan to victory. This incredible catch is a testament to Stern's exceptional skills and her ability to stay focused under pressure.
Watch pro Shira Stern's thrilling throws & catches as Riot's featured athlete for Throwback Catch of the Month on Ultiworld.
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it's time for our friction gloves catch of the month this catch is thanks to shira stern of seattle ryan the place starts with an awkward knee sliding save from seattle but that doesn't stop shira who is already ready for the next move as she is sprinting ready to make a big play in the back corner some players would hesitate when a possession almost slips away like this but not stern as the thrower is sliding to catch the disc shara is busy setting up the cut nicely by sprinting straight and shoulder checking by the time the defender knows where the disc is it's too late superman is already on the case stern sprawls out like she's belly flopping into a pool on a hot summer day you've never realized that she's actually catching a fast disc as it approaches out of bounds to tie up a big game this 2016 national semi-final game was full of amazing plays and basically an instant classic
