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SHORT BALL [2 records]

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Record 1 2011-12-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Racquet Sports
DEF

Any shot with the exception of the serve that lands far short of expectations, giving the opponent an offensive opportunity to hit a winning shot.

OBS

Such balls are easily attackable with an aggressive approach shot.

CONT

Always hit to the side that will give you the short ball first.

PHR

Short ball attack, range.

PHR

To anticipate, blast, elicit, jump all over, play, run around a short ball. To take advantage of a short ball. To punish the short ball.

PHR

To follow a short ball into the net. To put the short ball away. To seize a short ball opportunity.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports de raquette
CONT

Quand utiliser le coup d'approche [...] si on vous retourne une balle courte [...]

PHR

Ramasser une balle courte.

Spanish

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

Hacer correr siempre al adversario (jugando corto y cruzado). Pero debéis tener cuidado, ya que las pelotas cortas son peligrosas.

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Record 2 2000-07-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Racquet Sports
OBS

Table tennis term.

OBS

Technique/tactics.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports de raquette
OBS

Terme de tennis de table.

OBS

Technique/tactique.

Spanish

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