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RACKET-HEAD SPEED [1 record]

Record 1 2012-01-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Racquet Sports
  • Phraseology
CONT

The most important elements of the power forehand are the hip and shoulder rotation, increased racquet-head speed and a strong lower-body foundation, using the legs as the base to hit the shot and recover for the next one.

CONT

Uncocking the laid-back wrist creates a whippy motion that gives her racquet head speed and, as a result, pace.

OBS

The French term "accélération" [procédé de traduction dit «modulation»] is not a perfect match [for "racquet-head speed"], but fits nonetheless in most contexts since the term is more often than not used to describe any type of shot requiring increased racquet-head speed rather than a change in rhythm per se.

PHR

To develop racquet-head speed.

Key term(s)
  • racket-head speed

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports de raquette
  • Phraséologie
DEF

Changement de rythme par une frappe plus puissante ou plus précoce de la balle.

PHR

Donner de l'accélération à la raquette.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Deportes de raqueta
  • Fraseología
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