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LOW SERVE [2 records]

Record 1 2012-04-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Racquet Sports
DEF

The shuttle, held less high, drops just beside the toe of the leading foot; the racket, head downwards, is generally held just beside the rear leg.

CONT

The low serve is a good low service which skims the net and lands on the front service line near the centre on the side.

OBS

A badminton term.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports de raquette
DEF

Service qui consiste en un mouvement de frappe du coup droit par en dessous, le volant est frappé sous la taille. La trajectoire du volant est basse et près du filet.

CONT

Le service court est utilisé très souvent, en simple, surtout dans le but de surprendre le receveur; il s'agira de l'exécuter au moment opportun, particulièrement s'il cause de sérieux ennuis au receveur.

OBS

Terme de badminton.

Spanish

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Record 2 2000-08-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Racquet Sports
CONT

The low serve is used to either pull your opponent to the forecourt or to make him hit upward shots if he is already at the net area.

CONT

The low, or short, serve is used mostly in doubles because the long service line is considerably closer than in singles.

OBS

Badminton terms.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports de raquette
CONT

Le service court est utilisé principalement en double; il a pour effet de forcer l'adversaire à soulever le volant.

OBS

Badminton.

Spanish

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