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TOUCHER BALLE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-12-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- touch
1, record 1, English, touch
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The ability to hit a variety of controlled, precision shots, including drop volleys, successfully into the opposing court. 2, record 1, English, - touch
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Much of the talk these days is about the right string gauge for different styles of player. Heavy hitters, who use lots of topspin, are usually better off with a thick gauge (usually 15 or 140 mm. thick). Less powerful players who use more touch and feel in their game, are probably better off with 16 gauge (130 mm) or 17 gauge (120 mm) strings. 3, record 1, English, - touch
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Swing soft and the frame plays with more flexibility for the softest touch possible. 4, record 1, English, - touch
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Delicate, excellent touch. 4, record 1, English, - touch
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- touche
1, record 1, French, touche
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- toucher de balle 2, record 1, French, toucher%20de%20balle
correct, masculine noun
- toucher 3, record 1, French, toucher
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Capacité de contrôler la balle en absorbant toute la vitesse de celle-ci pour la diriger où l'on veut, à très courte distance de l'autre côté du filet. 4, record 1, French, - touche
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un bon joueur, un peu négligent sur l'équipement, qui s'achète une raquette peu puissante et dont les réactions sont lentes devra «forcer» tous ses coups s'il veut maintenir une bonne cadence, sans compter qu'il perdra beaucoup au niveau de la touche. 5, record 1, French, - touche
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le cordage synthétique est nettement moins cher et insensible à l'humidité, donc plus résistant. Mais, en jeu, il est loin d'avoir les mêmes qualités que le boyau naturel, plus souple, donnant un meilleur toucher, mais moins solide et plus cher [...] 3, record 1, French, - touche
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 CONT
[...] amateurs de ces échanges faits d'amourettes avec le filet, de ces caresses que l'on appelle le toucher de balle. 2, record 1, French, - touche
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Avoir une belle touche. 6, record 1, French, - touche
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Rejouer en touche la balle. 6, record 1, French, - touche
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de raqueta
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- toque
1, record 1, Spanish, toque
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La dejada es un golpe muy delicado que sólo pueden ejecutar tenistas poseedores de un buen toque. 1, record 1, Spanish, - toque
Record 2 - internal organization data 2001-01-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Volleyball
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hit the ball
1, record 2, English, hit%20the%20ball
correct, verb
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- play the ball 2, record 2, English, play%20the%20ball
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... a team is allowed to hit the ball only three times before sending it over the net (not including the block). 3, record 2, English, - hit%20the%20ball
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Volleyball
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- frapper le ballon
1, record 2, French, frapper%20le%20ballon
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- frapper la balle 2, record 2, French, frapper%20la%20balle
correct, see observation
- toucher le ballon 3, record 2, French, toucher%20le%20ballon
correct
- toucher la balle 2, record 2, French, toucher%20la%20balle
correct, see observation
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] malgré qu'une équipe ne doive frapper le ballon que trois fois avant de le pousser par-dessus le filet (à l'exclusion du contre). 4, record 2, French, - frapper%20le%20ballon
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le ballon de volley-ball, frappé par un as du smash (frapper d'un coup sec avec la base de la paume), atteint les 110 milles à l'heure. 5, record 2, French, - frapper%20le%20ballon
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
frapper la balle; toucher la balle : Lorsque le ballon est mis en jeu, il est désigné «balle». 2, record 2, French, - frapper%20le%20ballon
Record 2, Key term(s)
- frapper le ballon
- toucher le ballon
- frapper la balle
- toucher la balle
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vóleibol
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- golpear la pelota
1, record 2, Spanish, golpear%20la%20pelota
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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