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CROSSOVER STEP [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-07-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Track and Field
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cross-step
1, record 1, English, cross%2Dstep
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- cross step 2, record 1, English, cross%20step
correct, noun
- cross-over stride 3, record 1, English, cross%2Dover%20stride
correct
- crossover 4, record 1, English, crossover
noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
It is called a cross-over stride because it is difficult to think of a better name, especially since the term "cross-step" does not really describe the action ... The right leg was picked up fairly straight with heel leading, and on landing the right foot was at 90 degrees to the line of throw, resulting in a deceleration of the forward speed of the body. This action, known as the "cross-step", is very seldom seen today. 3, record 1, English, - cross%2Dstep
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
As he draws the javelin back, he rotates the body slightly and forces a crossover of the fourth step. 4, record 1, English, - cross%2Dstep
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 CONT
The change in the angle of the trunk is particularly marked during the so-called "cross-step" immediately prior to the throwing stride ... 5, record 1, English, - cross%2Dstep
Record 1, Key term(s)
- crossover stride
- cross over
- cross-over
- crossstep
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Athlétisme
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pas croisé
1, record 1, French, pas%20crois%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- foulée de mise en place du corps 2, record 1, French, foul%C3%A9e%20de%20mise%20en%20place%20du%20corps
avoid, see observation, feminine noun, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pas croisé : Phase du lancer du javelot. C'est l'action de courir de côté, le bassin étant placé de côté. C'est la période pendant laquelle le lanceur va chercher à prendre «de l'avance» des pieds sur le haut du corps. 3, record 1, French, - pas%20crois%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La foulée de mise en place du corps commence dès que le pied gauche se pose au sol. On l'a souvent nommée «pas croisé», mais cette image traduit assez mal la réalité. En fait, dans toutes les foulées de course les jambes se croisent. Simplement, dans cette troisième foulée de préparation, la pose du pied droit en avant est plus rapide que dans une course normale et elle revêt une forme particulière. 2, record 1, French, - pas%20crois%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «foulée de mise en place du corps» ne signifie rien en athlétisme; c'est un terme vieilli. Source : Jean-Paul Baert, Entraîneur national, Association canadienne d'athlétisme amateur. 3, record 1, French, - pas%20crois%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-03-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- combined crossover and brake step
1, record 2, English, combined%20crossover%20and%20brake%20step
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- end platform 2, record 2, English, end%20platform
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Combined crossover and brake step : part of the box car(see illustrations in CPAC-3). 3, record 2, English, - combined%20crossover%20and%20brake%20step
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- marchepied de frein à plate-forme
1, record 2, French, marchepied%20de%20frein%20%C3%A0%20plate%2Dforme
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- marchepied de bout 2, record 2, French, marchepied%20de%20bout
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pluriel : des plateformes, des plates-formes. 3, record 2, French, - marchepied%20de%20frein%20%C3%A0%20plate%2Dforme
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
plateforme (sing.); plateformes (pl.) : Ces graphies, puisées des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, sont attestées dans le Petit Robert (2004). 4, record 2, French, - marchepied%20de%20frein%20%C3%A0%20plate%2Dforme
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
marchepied de frein à plate-forme : pièce du wagon couvert (voir illustrations dans CPAC-3). 5, record 2, French, - marchepied%20de%20frein%20%C3%A0%20plate%2Dforme
Record 2, Key term(s)
- marchepied de frein à plateforme
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2000-07-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- shuffle step
1, record 3, English, shuffle%20step
correct, see observation
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- side skipping 2, record 3, English, side%20skipping
correct, see observation
- skipping step 3, record 3, English, skipping%20step
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sideskipping is a series of quick side steps with one’s shoulders parallel to the net. Such a movement is required to bring a player close enough to the ball so that an effective stroke can be made. 4, record 3, English, - shuffle%20step
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "shuffle step" is almost always used in the plural, since more than one is generally required to move from one point to another. The term "side step", in the singular, is but a single segment in the process of sideskipping. This latter term more often than not denotes an action rather than the result thereof. Other related terms: shuffling, cross-over step, adjustment step, turning step. 4, record 3, English, - shuffle%20step
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Some people ask me how to move for that next shot : Should they use a shuffle step, a crossover or just turn and run. 1, record 3, English, - shuffle%20step
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Take small skipping steps backward, far enough so the ball won’t come down behind you. 3, record 3, English, - shuffle%20step
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- pas chassé
1, record 3, French, pas%20chass%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les pas chassés permettent de faire face au filet tout en se déplaçant ainsi que d'éviter les contre-pieds. Il est en effet, plus facile de repartir vers l'endroit d'où l'on vient, lorsqu'on court vers l'avant. Les pas chassés sont le plus souvent utilisés pour parcourir de courtes distances. Si la balle est très loin, on peut revenir en pas courus en début de replacement, puis se remettre face au filet en pas chassés en fin de replacement. Pour les longs déplacements, en avant et en diagonale, on utilise le plus souvent des pas courus. 2, record 3, French, - pas%20chass%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme plus courant au pluriel. Termes connexes : pas latéral (ou pas de côté), déplacement latéral. 3, record 3, French, - pas%20chass%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
S'il faut reculer, et c'est souvent le cas [avec un lob], le faire à petits pas chassés, en appui sur la jambe arrière. 2, record 3, French, - pas%20chass%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
pas chassés avant ou arrière, pas chassés rapides. 3, record 3, French, - pas%20chass%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1996-01-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- crossover
1, record 4, English, crossover
correct, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- cross step 2, record 4, English, cross%20step
correct, noun
- crossover step 2, record 4, English, crossover%20step
correct
- cross-over step 3, record 4, English, cross%2Dover%20step
correct
- cross over 4, record 4, English, cross%20over
correct, noun
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cross-over steps: these are customarily used as a transition into other types of running, and to assist the movement of your weight in the hitting action. 3, record 4, English, - crossover
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not to be confused with "cross-over", a specific strategy used in doubles tennis. Compare with "side step" and "turning step". 2, record 4, English, - crossover
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Some people ask me how to move for that next shot : Should they use a shuffle step, a crossover or just turn and run. 1, record 4, English, - crossover
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Footwork for the cross over needs practice but it really keeps you sideways-on. 4, record 4, English, - crossover
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
backward cross-over step (=tango step). 2, record 4, English, - crossover
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- pas croisé
1, record 4, French, pas%20crois%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- pas tango 2, record 4, French, pas%20tango
correct, masculine noun, France, less frequent
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Jeu de jambes élégant comportant un croisé de la jambe arrière. Ce jeu aide à reprendre équilibre et course vers le filet tout en favorisant le fait de rester de côté pour le joueur qui désire bien couper son coup d'approche. 3, record 4, French, - pas%20crois%C3%A9
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Si la balle est hors de portée, faites un pas croisé avec le pied gauche. 4, record 4, French, - pas%20crois%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de raqueta
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- paso cruzado
1, record 4, Spanish, paso%20cruzado
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Los pasos cruzados requieren algo más de práctica. Después de girar, cruce el pie izquierdo delante del derecho y dé un paso lateral con éste; repita el movimiento hasta lograr la posición deseada. 1, record 4, Spanish, - paso%20cruzado
Record 4, Key term(s)
- pasos cruzados
Record 5 - internal organization data 1979-06-13
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Ice Hockey
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- backward crossover turn
1, record 5, English, backward%20crossover%20turn
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
backward crossover turn. Again body lean is important, step in with inside skate, hard stride from both skates. 1, record 5, English, - backward%20crossover%20turn
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Hockey sur glace
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- virage croisé arrière 1, record 5, French, virage%20crois%C3%A9%20arri%C3%A8re
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
virage croisé arrière. Là encore l'inclinaison du corps est important; ramener vers l'arrière le patin intérieur; forte poussée sur les deux patins. 1, record 5, French, - virage%20crois%C3%A9%20arri%C3%A8re
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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