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non-hitting arm [1 record]

Record 1 2011-12-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Racquet Sports
OBS

The terms "arm" and "hand" are often used interchangeably in tennis in reference to the arm holding (or not) the racquet.

CONT

As you turn away release your non-playing hand for balance.

PHR

Extension of the non-hitting arm.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports de raquette
DEF

Bras qui ne porte pas la raquette.

OBS

Par rapport à la «main porteuse» ou «bras porteur (de la raquette)».

CONT

En se retournant, relâcher la main libre qui assure le maintien de l'équilibre.

Spanish

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

Mano que no sujeta la raqueta, vital para el equilibrio del jugador.

CONT

Al llevar la raqueta atrás, adelante el brazo pasivo para lograr un mayor equilibrio.

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