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HITTING PARTNER [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-12-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- teaching 1, record 1, English, teaching
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- teaching professional 2, record 1, English, teaching%20professional
correct
- teaching pro 3, record 1, English, teaching%20pro
correct, see observation
- professional 1, record 1, English, professional
correct, see observation, less frequent
- pro 1, record 1, English, pro
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any person certified and paid as an instructor and specifically hired(as a "professional") by a club to give lessons and serve as hitting partner and consultant. A tennis player who makes money teaching. 1, record 1, English, - teaching
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ever wonder how your teaching pro can feed balls all day without having his arm fall off? 4, record 1, English, - teaching
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Teaching pros are usually distinguished from playing pros, although some professionals teach and play for money. Not to be confused with "playing pro", "trainer", "coach", "tennis director", or "hitting/sparring partner". "Teaching pros" are usually distinguished from "playing pros", although some professionals teach and play for money. Note also that the longer terms "professional" and "teaching professional" are now less frequently heard today because they can have many meanings in sporting world. Furthermore, semantically speaking, one can be a "tennis instructor" without necessarily being a "tennis pro(fessional) ". See "tennis instructor". 1, record 1, English, - teaching
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- professionnel enseignant
1, record 1, French, professionnel%20enseignant
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- professionnelle enseignante 1, record 1, French, professionnelle%20enseignante
correct, feminine noun
- professionnel 2, record 1, French, professionnel
correct, masculine noun
- professionnelle 3, record 1, French, professionnelle
correct, feminine noun
- pro 2, record 1, French, pro
correct, masculine and feminine noun
- professeur 4, record 1, French, professeur
correct, masculine noun
- professeure 3, record 1, French, professeure
correct, feminine noun
- instructeur 1, record 1, French, instructeur
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- instructrice 1, record 1, French, instructrice
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- enseignant 1, record 1, French, enseignant
correct, masculine noun
- enseignante 1, record 1, French, enseignante
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Joueur dont le métier est d'enseigner le tennis. 1, record 1, French, - professionnel%20enseignant
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les professionnels se divisent en deux groupes : les itinérants (joueurs de compétition) [en anglais «touring pros»] et les enseignants [teaching pros]. Terme connexe : professeur. 4, record 1, French, - professionnel%20enseignant
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Si vous souhaitez frapper des balles à la tonne, ce n'est pas l'endroit, à moins que votre budget ne vous permette de nombreuses leçons particulières (66 $/heure) avec l'un des 6 pros. Un seul cours est offert tous les jours de 9 à 10 heures; 4 à 6 joueurs/pro. 2, record 1, French, - professionnel%20enseignant
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 CONT
[...] le club dispose habituellement d'un professeur qui lui est spécialement attaché. 4, record 1, French, - professionnel%20enseignant
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 CONT
[Un] professionnel au club de tennis de l'île des Sœurs. 2, record 1, French, - professionnel%20enseignant
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans le monde de tennis, le terme «pro» est en passe de remplacer le terme plus générique «instructeur». 1, record 1, French, - professionnel%20enseignant
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
professionnel enseignant à plein temps, professionnel enseignant en chef, professionnel enseignant compétent, professionnel enseignant diplômé 1, record 1, French, - professionnel%20enseignant
Record 1, Key term(s)
- professionnel du tennis
- professionnelle du tennis
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de raqueta
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- profesor de tenis
1, record 1, Spanish, profesor%20de%20tenis
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- profesora de tenis 2, record 1, Spanish, profesora%20de%20tenis
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Este libro está dedicado a todos aquellos aficionados al tenis [...] que no disponen de un profesor que los ayude a iniciarse en la práctica de este deporte [...] que necesiten mejorar sus conocimientos, para corregir errores y superarse. 3, record 1, Spanish, - profesor%20de%20tenis
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-12-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- practice partner
1, record 2, English, practice%20partner
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- sparring partner 2, record 2, English, sparring%20partner
correct, see observation
- hitting partner 3, record 2, English, hitting%20partner
correct
- training companion 3, record 2, English, training%20companion
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One who is called upon, often without remuneration, to return or feed balls to a player requiring hitting practice. Such a player has the specific objective of sharpening the skills of a player. Games are usually not played. 3, record 2, English, - practice%20partner
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not to be confused with "trainer", "pro", or "coach". A professional tennis player may have a coach, a trainer and a "hitting partner" help him in his efforts to win tournaments and prize money. The term "sparring partner", borrowed from boxing, is sometimes used colloquially as a synonym for "hitting partner". A colloquial term often used as a synonym :(tennis) buddy. 3, record 2, English, - practice%20partner
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Have your coach or practice partner return shots to you at varying heights and widths on your forehand side so that you can train to get back to a court position which encourages another shot to your forehand. 4, record 2, English, - practice%20partner
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
to hit with a practice partner 3, record 2, English, - practice%20partner
Record 2, Key term(s)
- tennis buddy
- buddy
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- partenaire d'entraînement
1, record 2, French, partenaire%20d%27entra%C3%AEnement
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- partenaire de jeu 2, record 2, French, partenaire%20de%20jeu
correct, masculine and feminine noun
- compagnon d'entraînement 3, record 2, French, compagnon%20d%27entra%C3%AEnement
correct, masculine noun
- compagne d'entraînement 4, record 2, French, compagne%20d%27entra%C3%AEnement
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Terme de boxe valant aussi pour le Tennis : joueur ou joueuse avec qui s'entraîner, contre rémunération ou non, pour parfaire l'exécution de ses coups, corriger des défauts bien précis ou simplement s'exercer à retourner des balles peu importe la trajectoire suivie ou l'effet imputé. 5, record 2, French, - partenaire%20d%27entra%C3%AEnement
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Établie 5e favorite, la gagnante du tournoi Katerina Maleeva éprouve quelques difficultés avec son classement international (41e) depuis le retrait des compétitions de sa sœur Manuela, amie, confidente et compagne d'entraînement. 4, record 2, French, - partenaire%20d%27entra%C3%AEnement
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Lorsque je voyageais autour du monde avec Mats Wilander, nous l'utilisions souvent comme partenaire d'entraînement. 6, record 2, French, - partenaire%20d%27entra%C3%AEnement
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Pour que l'exercice réussisse, demandez à votre partenaire de jeu de lancer la balle un peu plus à votre droite [...] 2, record 2, French, - partenaire%20d%27entra%C3%AEnement
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de raqueta
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- compañero de prácticas
1, record 2, Spanish, compa%C3%B1ero%20de%20pr%C3%A1cticas
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- compañera de prácticas 2, record 2, Spanish, compa%C3%B1era%20de%20pr%C3%A1cticas
correct, feminine noun
- compañero 1, record 2, Spanish, compa%C3%B1ero
correct, masculine noun
- compañera 2, record 2, Spanish, compa%C3%B1era
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] es fácil encontrar una cancha para practicar [el tenis] con un compañero. 1, record 2, Spanish, - compa%C3%B1ero%20de%20pr%C3%A1cticas
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Lo ideal es que el compañero de prácticas sepa colocar la pelota lo suficientemente bien como para que al principio sólo se necesite abrir el movimiento con el pie izquierdo, ajustar y golpear simultáneamente con el siguiente pie derecho. 1, record 2, Spanish, - compa%C3%B1ero%20de%20pr%C3%A1cticas
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-01-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- trainer
1, record 3, English, trainer
correct, see observation
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A member of the staff of a tennis event who is responsible for administering first aid and treating the tennis-specific injuries of tournament participants. 1, record 3, English, - trainer
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not to be confused with "personal trainer", coach", "physical trainer", "pro", or "hitting partner". A professional tennis player may have both a coach(e. g. Nick Bolletieri), a physical trainer to help reinforce physical conditioning and a personal trainer to help him in all other aspects that will help the player win tournaments and prize money. A "(club) pro" is a generic term referring to any person certified instructor specifically hired by a club to instruct and serve as hitting partner and consultant. 1, record 3, English, - trainer
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
ATP (tour), WTA (tour) trainer. 1, record 3, English, - trainer
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- soigneur
1, record 3, French, soigneur
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- soigneuse 2, record 3, French, soigneuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Membre du personnel rattaché à l'organisation d'un tournoi de tennis et désigné pour administrer les premiers soins aux joueurs inscrits dans le cas de blessures spécifiques au tennis; il réfère les blessures majeures à un spécialiste. 2, record 3, French, - soigneur
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] le triple vainqueur de l'épreuve a demandé l'intervention d'un soigneur pour faire examiner son dos. 1, record 3, French, - soigneur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-09-06
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- physical trainer
1, record 4, English, physical%20trainer
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- trainer 2, record 4, English, trainer
correct, see observation
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One who is hired or assigned by a tennis player to run specific exercises and drills ultimately designed to hone the player’s competitive abilities. 3, record 4, English, - physical%20trainer
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If you want to talk to one of [today’s tennis superstars], first you have to speak to the coach, then the agent, then the doctor, then the physical trainer .... 1, record 4, English, - physical%20trainer
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not to be confused with "ATP/WTA trainer", "personal trainer", "coach", "pro", or "hitting partner". A professional tennis player may have both a coach(e. g. Nick Bolletieri), a physical trainer to help reinforce physical conditioning and a personal trainer to help him in all other aspects that will help the player win tournaments and prize money. A "(club) pro" is a generic term referring to any person certified instructor specifically hired by a club to instruct and serve as hitting partner and consultant. 3, record 4, English, - physical%20trainer
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- entraîneur
1, record 4, French, entra%C3%AEneur
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- entraîneure 2, record 4, French, entra%C3%AEneure
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
François Rioux, champion canadien des 14 ans et moins en compagnie de son entraîneur Ludmilla Makarova. 2, record 4, French, - entra%C3%AEneur
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de raqueta
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- entrenador
1, record 4, Spanish, entrenador
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-03-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- hit against a wall
1, record 5, English, hit%20against%20a%20wall
correct, verb phrase
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To exercise oneself alone by hitting the ball against a wall. 2, record 5, English, - hit%20against%20a%20wall
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The expression "hit against a wall" means to "hit the ball against a wall". 1, record 5, English, - hit%20against%20a%20wall
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
While I was waiting for my partner to arrive, I warmed up by hitting a few balls against the wall. 1, record 5, English, - hit%20against%20a%20wall
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- faire de la balle au mur
1, record 5, French, faire%20de%20la%20balle%20au%20mur
correct, verb phrase
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- faire du mur 2, record 5, French, faire%20du%20mur
correct, verb phrase
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
S'entraîner à jouer seul contre un mur. 2, record 5, French, - faire%20de%20la%20balle%20au%20mur
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Faire de la balle au mur est un excellent moyen de s'entraîner seul. Varier la puissance des coups, afin de se rapprocher des conditions du jeu. 1, record 5, French, - faire%20de%20la%20balle%20au%20mur
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1996-01-09
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- club pro
1, record 6, English, club%20pro
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- pro 1, record 6, English, pro
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One who is hired by a tennis club to provide and administer a tennis program. His duties may include giving private and group lessons to club members requiring his expertise. 1, record 6, English, - club%20pro
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not to be confused with "trainer", "coach", or "hitting partner". A "pro" is much wanted for the "professional" advice that he provides. Many ex-professional players, players who once were part of the professional circuit are hired by tennis clubs to run programs and to give stature to the club. 1, record 6, English, - club%20pro
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- professionnel du club
1, record 6, French, professionnel%20du%20club
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- professionnelle du club 1, record 6, French, professionnelle%20du%20club
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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