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THROAT RACKET [3 records]

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Record 1 2012-01-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Racquet Sports
DEF

The part of a tennis racquet that is held in the hand and covered in tape (grip) or any substance of that kind.

CONT

A tennis racquet is normally held at the end of the shaft called the "grip". The "shaft" is a long structural part of a tennis racket, stretching from the throat area all the way to the butt of the racquet. Only a part of the "shaft" is made for contact with the hand. This part is called the "handle". Nonetheless some authors have confused the issue by making "shaft" and "handle" synonyms by saying that new dampening materials have been incorporated in the "handle", when they really mean "shaft" :"... features Head's Ultrazorb in the handle to dampen vibration and a new contoured grip for more secure feel".

CONT

As the shaft enters the handle it may be covered by an octagonal foam rubber pallet. Frames are balanced with lead put into the pallet during production.

CONT

... a racquet which has two handles ... Single-handed players use the top handle, with the bottom handle providing stability. The off-set handles help players strike the ball further in front of the serve and the forehand. The loop design of the handle dampens vibration ....

CONT

Squeeze your grip, lock your wrist and keep your racket head up.

OBS

In Canada, "racket" and "racquet" are both correct spellings.

PHR

Racket handle size.

PHR

Grip on the back hand.

PHR

Flat side of the grip.

PHR

To squeeze the grip.

Key term(s)
  • racket handle

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports de raquette
DEF

Partie de la raquette que l'on tient dans sa main.

CONT

La poignée est recouverte de languettes octogonales en caoutchouc mousse. Les cadres sont équilibrés par l'ajout de plomb dans ces languettes au moment de la fabrication.

CONT

Tenir solidement la poignée pour maintenir haute la tête de la raquette.

CONT

[...] cadre et manche intégrés pour une meilleure sensation lors de la frappe [...]

OBS

«Manche» et «poignée» : termes polysémiques dans le monde du tennis. En français on parle de la grosseur de «manche» (=shaft); en anglais on parle du «grip size» (=littéralement la grosseur de la prise ou poignée), mais on peut dire indifféremment «la poignée» ou «le manche» est recouvert(e) de languettes [...]

PHR

Grossir, rapetisser un manche. Soutenir le manche. Crisper les doigts sur le manche.

PHR

Serrer solidement la poignée.

Spanish

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

Se coge la empuñadura como un martillo, en el mismo plano que el antebrazo, formando un ángulo, antebrazo raqueta, de 100 a 110° más o menos.

CONT

La mano debe estar ejerciendo la máxima presión sobre la empuñadura [...]

CONT

Al llegar al mango, el cuello suele quedar protegido por una cubierta octogonal de espuma de goma.

CONT

Apriete el puño, trabe la muñeca y mantenga alto el encordado.

OBS

"Mango": término genérico que tiene dos traducciones posibles en inglés, según el contexto: "shaft" o "handle". "Empuñadura" igualmente un término genérico que tiene dos traducciones en inglés: "grip" o "(racquet) handle".

PHR

Empuñadura eastern, oriental.

PHR

Cambiar la empuñadura.

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Record 2 2012-01-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Racquet Sports
DEF

The part of the racket between the head and the grip.

OBS

The "shaft" of a tennis racket is a long piece that stretches from the throat area all the way to the butt. It includes the handle.

CONT

[The RD-7] features Yonex’s signature Oval Pressed Shaft for increased racquet stability.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports de raquette
DEF

Partie où l'on tient la raquette.

OBS

En français on parle de la grosseur de «manche» (=shaft); en anglais on parle du «grip» (=prise ou poignée) size. Question de perspectives distinctes.

CONT

[...] cadre et manche intégrés pour une meilleure sensation lors de la frappe [...]

PHR

Grossir, rapetisser un manche. Soutenir le manche.

PHR

Serrer le manche de sa raquette.

Spanish

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

Término genérico que tiene dos traducciones posibles en inglés, según el contexto: «shaft» o «handle».

CONT

Para lograr [la empuñadura occidental] colóquese la raqueta en un peldaño de escalera y coged el mango desde arriba. Así podéis golpear el drive y el revés sin tener que cambiar la posición de la mano ni de los dedos.

PHR

Agarrar un mango.

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Record 3 2012-01-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Racquet Sports
DEF

The part of the racket immediately below the racket head, i.e. the neck that joins the head of the racket to its handle; the upper part of the shaft.

CONT

While preparing oneself mentally to volley the next shot, players should be in ready position, racket held up higher than waist level with the hand of the non-hitting arm cradling the throat of the racket.

CONT

Characterized by a stringbed that extends further into the throat area, the Extender has received some criticism because of its wide beam and oversized racquet face.

OBS

Often times the non-lexicalized unit "throat of a racket" is used synonymously in the place of "(racket) throat. "

PHR

Lowering of the throat.

PHR

To drop, cradle, lower the throat.

Key term(s)
  • throat of the racquet
  • racquet throat

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports de raquette
DEF

La partie entre le manche et le cordage d'une raquette.

CONT

Le cœur est généralement ouvert; sa forme joue sur la flexibilité du cadre et sur la dimension de la zone d'impact.

CONT

Cœur en mousse injectée.

CONT

Pour que les changements de prise soient facilités, il est recommandé d'utiliser la main opposée afin de soutenir à la gorge de la raquette le poids de celle-ci entre les coups, relâchant ainsi l'emprise de la main jouant.

OBS

Terme se rapportant à la raquette de tennis.

PHR

Cœur inversé, évidé.

Spanish

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

La garganta suele estar escindida y su forma afecta en el grado de flexibilidad del marco y la amplitud del centro de percusión.

CONT

Para la empuñadura «este de derecha», cogeremos la raqueta por el cuello con la mano izquierda [...]

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