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PREMIER SERVICE [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-01-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- first serve
1, record 1, English, first%20serve
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- first service 2, record 1, English, first%20service
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If the server has been achieving a good ratio of first serve successes then you may choose to try to ensure a safe return, but always have an attacking stroke in mind if the chance occurs. 1, record 1, English, - first%20serve
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Big, deep, good, solid, sound, winning first serve. 3, record 1, English, - first%20serve
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 PHR
First serve percentage. 3, record 1, English, - first%20serve
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 PHR
To go for a first serve. To make one's first serve. To press hard to get one's first serve in. 3, record 1, English, - first%20serve
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- première balle de service
1, record 1, French, premi%C3%A8re%20balle%20de%20service
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- première balle 2, record 1, French, premi%C3%A8re%20balle
correct, feminine noun
- premier service 3, record 1, French, premier%20service
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] il ne s'agit pas d'avoir à tout prix un service impeccable; il s'agit plutôt de passer régulièrement sa première balle de service. 4, record 1, French, - premi%C3%A8re%20balle%20de%20service
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Si le premier service est faute, le serveur doit servir sa deuxième balle sans délai. 5, record 1, French, - premi%C3%A8re%20balle%20de%20service
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Première balle de service travaillée. 6, record 1, French, - premi%C3%A8re%20balle%20de%20service
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Premier service foudroyant, échoué dans le filet. 6, record 1, French, - premi%C3%A8re%20balle%20de%20service
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 PHR
Passer, réussir sa première balle de service. 6, record 1, French, - premi%C3%A8re%20balle%20de%20service
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de raqueta
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- primer servicio
1, record 1, Spanish, primer%20servicio
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- primera pelota 2, record 1, Spanish, primera%20pelota
correct, feminine noun
- primer saque 2, record 1, Spanish, primer%20saque
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Colocad el primer servicio en los ángulos. 2, record 1, Spanish, - primer%20servicio
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[Servicio plano]. Lanzamiento de pelota: hacia delante. Trayectoria: muy rápida (puede alcanzar velocidades de hasta 240 Km/h). Utilización: primer servicio. 2, record 1, Spanish, - primer%20servicio
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Si vuestro adversario sube a la red después de su primer saque, debéis restarle corto, a los pies, para ponerle en dificultades. 2, record 1, Spanish, - primer%20servicio
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 CONT
[Servicio] liftado, puede utilizarse en la primera pelota y en la segunda. Molesta mucho al contrincante, pues su bote es muy alto. 2, record 1, Spanish, - primer%20servicio
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Fallar el primer servicio. 3, record 1, Spanish, - primer%20servicio
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 PHR
La primera pelota entra. 3, record 1, Spanish, - primer%20servicio
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-06-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- first serve
1, record 2, English, first%20serve
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- first service 2, record 2, English, first%20service
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Call made by the chair umpire or by an opposing player to one who has just served to indicate that either the ball has made contact with the net or that the point should be replayed because of some interference; server will once again have two serves at his disposal. 3, record 2, English, - first%20serve
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
first service: badminton term also. 2, record 2, English, - first%20serve
Record 2, Key term(s)
- two balls
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- deux balles
1, record 2, French, deux%20balles
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- premier service 2, record 2, French, premier%20service
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Annonce faite par l'arbitre quand il ordonne de rejouer le service. On dit aussi (tendance moderne) «premier service». 3, record 2, French, - deux%20balles
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
premier service : terme employé aussi au badminton. 4, record 2, French, - deux%20balles
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de raqueta
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- primer servicio
1, record 2, Spanish, primer%20servicio
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2000-03-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Volleyball
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- first serve
1, record 3, English, first%20serve
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- first service 2, record 3, English, first%20service
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
After a coin toss to determine sides and first serve, the ball is put in play from the service area behind the end line. 1, record 3, English, - first%20serve
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Volleyball
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- premier service
1, record 3, French, premier%20service
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Par tirage à pile ou face, on détermine quelle moitié du terrain va occuper chaque équipe et laquelle effectuera le premier service. 2, record 3, French, - premier%20service
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] au début d'un set, seule l'équipe qui engage la première balle garde sa position initiale. Dès que cette équipe fait une faute, son adversaire, avant d'effectuer son premier service, devra accomplir le mouvement de rotation prévu. 3, record 3, French, - premier%20service
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1999-10-06
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Periodicals
- Racquet Sports
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- First Serve
1, record 4, English, First%20Serve
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Official supplier to the Canadian Racquetball Association. 2, record 4, English, - First%20Serve
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de périodiques
- Sports de raquette
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Premier service
1, record 4, French, Premier%20service
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Balle officielle de l'Association canadienne de racquetball. 2, record 4, French, - Premier%20service
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1986-03-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Table Service (Restaurants)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- first sitting
1, record 5, English, first%20sitting
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- early sitting 2, record 5, English, early%20sitting
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On some cruise ships the dining room is too small to accommodate all passengers at the same time; passengers have to be served in two groups, early sitting and late sitting. 2, record 5, English, - first%20sitting
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Service des tables (Restauration)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- premier service
1, record 5, French, premier%20service
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élément de réservation concernant l'horaire des repas. 1, record 5, French, - premier%20service
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1985-11-04
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Passenger Service (Rail Transport)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- first call 1, record 6, English, first%20call
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Trafic voyageurs (Transport par rail)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- premier service 1, record 6, French, premier%20service
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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