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Record 1 2002-05-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Racquet Sports
CONT

In the flick service, the cocked wrist is crisply uncocked to flick the shuttle just above the receiver's reach to the back doubles service-line to gain an out-right winner (rarely) or a weak clear (more usually).

CONT

A flick service is a fast serve used to catch out the receiver.

OBS

badminton

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports de raquette
DEF

Service dirigé vers les coins arrière du demi-court de service.

CONT

L'équipe au service, toujours en position offensive, peut compter sur : [...] le service du poignet, pour empêcher l'équipe qui reçoit d'avoir une attitude trop agressive envers le service court.

OBS

badminton

Spanish

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