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DRIVE SERVE [1 record]

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Record 1 1994-04-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Racquet Sports
CONT

The drive serve trajectory is very flat. A drive serve is hit with a moderate velocity to force the shuttle low and deep into the service court. A drive serve can be used in singles, but it is used mostly in doubles.

CONT

The drive serve should be used mainly as a change of pace to keep your opponent off balance.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports de raquette
DEF

Service en flèche (drive serve) - Un service bas et rapide normalement utilisé en double.

CONT

Le service drive est principalement utilisé en double et son but est de déséquilibrer le receveur. [...] Le volant doit passer très rapidement juste au-dessus du filet, aussi plat que possible.

OBS

badminton.

Spanish

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