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DROPSHOT [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-05-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- drop shot
1, record 1, English, drop%20shot
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- drop-shot 2, record 1, English, drop%2Dshot
correct, noun
- dropshot 3, record 1, English, dropshot
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A lightly hit, spinning return that drops softly over the net, forcing the opponent to approach the net. 4, record 1, English, - drop%20shot
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If successful, a drop shot will bounce twice before the opponent can get to it. 5, record 1, English, - drop%20shot
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
You never want to attempt to hit a drop shot when you are well behind the baseline. This means the ball has a longer distance to travel before it crosses the net, allowing your opponent more time to react and get to the ball. 6, record 1, English, - drop%20shot
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Delicate, well-disguised drop shot. 5, record 1, English, - drop%20shot
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Drop shot return of serve/service. 5, record 1, English, - drop%20shot
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 PHR
To employ a drop shot. 5, record 1, English, - drop%20shot
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- amorti
1, record 1, French, amorti
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- amortie 2, record 1, French, amortie
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- coup retenu 3, record 1, French, coup%20retenu
correct, masculine noun
- drop-shot 4, record 1, French, drop%2Dshot
correct, anglicism, masculine noun, Europe
- drop shot 4, record 1, French, drop%20shot
correct, anglicism, masculine noun, Europe
- drop 4, record 1, French, drop
correct, anglicism, masculine noun, Europe
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Revers, volée ou coup droit dont le geste est amorti au moment de l'impact avec la balle, destiné à «déposer» la balle à proximité immédiate du filet. 5, record 1, French, - amorti
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'amortie présente une trajectoire légèrement arquée qui passe près du filet et qui effectue un deuxième bond avant la ligne de service. L'intention est de surprendre l'adversaire ou de l'obliger à courir rapidement vers l'avant. On l'exécute soit à 3/4 de terrain, à mi-terrain ou au filet. 6, record 1, French, - amorti
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La variante «amortie» est l'appellation la plus souvent utilisée. Selon certains puristes, «amorti» est l'action d'envoyer une balle très courte, rebondissant peu, tandis que «amortie» est la balle résultant d'un «amorti». Cette distinction n'est pas toujours respectée. Néanmoins ces deux termes sont génériques. En anglais, si l'on fait allusion à une volée avec cet effet, on n'utilise pas le terme «drop shot», mais plutôt «drop volley». On peut dire aussi que le terme «amortie» est la forme elliptique du terme «balle amortie». 7, record 1, French, - amorti
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Amorti avec effet, avec freinage, rétro, du revers, en touche. 7, record 1, French, - amorti
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Amorti(e) bloqué(e), coupé(e), vicieux/vicieuse. 7, record 1, French, - amorti
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 PHR
Faire un(e) amorti(e). 7, record 1, French, - amorti
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de raqueta
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- dejada
1, record 1, Spanish, dejada
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- drop shot 2, record 1, Spanish, drop%20shot
avoid, anglicism, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Golpe en el que se le resta potencia a la pelota con la intención de que caiga lo más cerca posible de la red, del lado contrario. 2, record 1, Spanish, - dejada
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El secreto de la dejada consiste en amagar el golpe. La pelota se envuelve por abajo con la muñeca. Sirve para cambiar el ritmo en un partido y para atraer al adversario a la red. 3, record 1, Spanish, - dejada
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Dejada paralela. 4, record 1, Spanish, - dejada
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Devolver, efectuar una dejada. 4, record 1, Spanish, - dejada
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