TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

PLAY NET [1 record]

Record 1 2012-01-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Racquet Sports
DEF

Exchange of balls occurring close to the net.

OBS

Compare with "net game" (=i.e. strategy that includes play at the net).

CONT

[The lob] is going to be used more often in doubles than singles matches, usually as a defensive ploy, and is often the best answer to aggressive net play from the opposition.

CONT

My net play was not very strong today: I need a new net game.

PHR

Improved net play.

Key term(s)
  • play at the net

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports de raquette
CONT

Le programme Crunchie comporte une série de 30 épreuves amusantes portant sur le jeu (service, jeu au filet, etc.), sur la participation (règlements, chasseur de balles, etc.) et sur la préparation (exercices physiques, esprit sportif, quiz tennis, etc.).

CONT

Il faut [...] développer le jeu selon les qualités, les atouts du joueur, sa rapidité, sa puissance, sa régularité de fond de court, son jeu de filet [...]

Spanish

Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: