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PUSHING OFF [1 record]

Record 1 2013-09-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Roller Skating and Skateboarding
  • Body Movements (Sports)
CONT

Now, you should find some flat ground and [start] moving by pushing off with one of your feet, which is usually your back foot; if you push off with your front foot, that is [known] as pushing "mongo".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Patin à roulettes et planche à roulettes
  • Mouvements du corps (Sports)
DEF

Action de pousser à l'aide d'un pied sur le sol pour lancer la planche.

CONT

Pour évoluer sur terrain plat, nous avons vu le pédalage qui, par quelques appuis successifs d'un pied au sol, permet de lancer la planche.

Spanish

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