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BALLON PERDU [1 record]

Record 1 2024-12-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rugby
CONT

A legal method used to slow the ball down is counter-rucking, when the defenders drive players back over the ball ... If this is done well, the defenders can gain possession of the ball. This is called a turnover.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Rugby
DEF

Fait, pour l'équipe qui est en possession du ballon, de le perdre au profit de l'équipe adverse.

OBS

ballon perdu : désignation et définition publiées au Journal officiel de la République française le 14 décembre 2024.

Spanish

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