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POP UP BALL [2 records]

Record 1 2003-07-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Racquet Sports
DEF

To strike the ball in such a way, usually without much pace, that it seems to spring slowly off the racquet, usually with a short, loopy trajectory.

CONT

If you like to smash the ball, use short sidespin/topspin serves in an attempt to get the opponent to pop up the ball.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports de raquette
CONT

Si la raquette du serveur a frappé la balle par un mouvement de haut en bas, la balle est coupée, il faudra la soulever pour qu'elle passe le filet [...]

OBS

Exemple trouvé pour le tennis de table.

Spanish

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

Para sorprender a vuestro adversario y hacerle correr hacia adelante, generalmente llegará tarde y os entregará la pelota, que vosotros remataréis con facilidad.

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Record 2 1998-03-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Baseball and Softball

French

Domaine(s)
  • Baseball et softball
OBS

avant-champ : zone du jeu où évoluent le lanceur, le receveur, les joueurs de premier, deuxième et troisième buts, ainsi que l'arrêt-court.

Spanish

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