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counter-attacking shot [1 record]

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Record 1 2003-03-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Racquet Sports
DEF

An attacking shot to counteract another attacking short.

OBS

counterattack: term also used in table tennis.

OBS

Related term: reply.

CONT

If your opponent is at the net and you can not make an effective passing shot, it is best to throw up a defensive lob. On the other hand, if you are well balanced and your opponent is not crowding the net, you may elect to hit a counter-attacking shot that may be a passing short or a topspin lob.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports de raquette
OBS

Lorsqu'on réplique à une balle d'attaque à la suite d'une balle rapide ou précise ou que l'on déjoue un joueur en position au filet. [Phraséologie connexe : riposte, retour offensif.]

OBS

coup de contre-attaque : terme [également] employé au tennis de table.

Key term(s)
  • retour offensif

Spanish

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