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LEG PUSH-OFF [2 records]

Record 1 2011-11-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Track and Field
CONT

The force derived from your leg push-off should propel your center of gravity forward, but a weak midsection acts as an accordion and absorbs the force of your push-off.

OBS

Technique/tactics - throwing events.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Athlétisme
OBS

Technique/tactique - lancers.

Spanish

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Record 2 2010-07-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Skating
CONT

The push-off commences at the moment we pass from the flat part of the blade onto the inner edge and continues until we have transferred the total weight over the opposite leg.

OBS

Inside edge of a skate blade

OBS

Figure skating term(s).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Patinage
CONT

La poussée commence au moment où on passe de la partie plate de la lame à la carre intérieure et se continue jusqu'à ce que tout le poids eût été transféré sur la jambe opposée.

OBS

Carre intérieure d'une lame de patin

OBS

Ce terme appartient au patinage artistique.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Patinaje
DEF

Filo de una hoja de patín de hielo más próximo a la parte interna del pie.

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