Ricardo Espadas/Techniques

For the Rise of the New Champions page of this character, see Ricardo Espadas (RoNC).

This is the section about Ricardo Espadas' techniques, during the Captain Tsubasa series.

Characteristics[]

Reflexes: Espadas makes up for his relatively small physique with great reflexes in order to cover the goal.

Long Shot: A strong long shot direct to the keeper area when he does his overlapping dribble.
Sliding Shot: The player runs up and slides into the ball without slowing down, launching it in a low, sharp trajectory.

Jumping Volley: This volley shot is used to shoot a ball directly in mid air with the leg in an angled direction before it has time to reach the ground.
Trick Shot: Espadas's irregular special volley. He kicks the ball with his right leg only to follow up with the left, changing the course of the volley and taking the opponent's goalie by surprise.
Skylab Hurricane: His improved version of the Tachibana Twins' skill. Now two players act as the launching pad, facing upwards, and Espadas jumps onto both players' soles. All three players have their legs bent at the knees, and as they extend them it sends Espadas far up into the sky for an incredible diving shot. It was used for the Madrid Olympics tournament.

One-Handed Catch: This special catch requires fast reflexes and good physical ability. The keeper stretches his arm out as far as possible to stop close-range shots with one hand.

Overlapping: A defensive player runs beyond his midfielder or striker, without a switch of positions, to go into the attack.