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LOWER-BODY FOUNDATION [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2007-04-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- base
1, record 1, English, base
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- lower-body foundation 2, record 1, English, lower%2Dbody%20foundation
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Good athletes in all sports have great balance. They keep their heads upright and their bodies relatively straight up and down in order to be able to operate from a solid base. 3, record 1, English, - base
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Notice how my legs have provided a solid base, with the knees slightly bent to start the uncoiling into the shot ... The pros end up with a wide base after pulling the back leg around. 2, record 1, English, - base
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 CONT
The most important elements of the power forehand are the hip and shoulder rotation, increased racquet-head speed and a strong lower-body foundation, using the legs as the base to hit the shot and recover for the next one. 2, record 1, English, - base
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- appui
1, record 1, French, appui
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] transfert en double appui du poids du corps. 1, record 1, French, - appui
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de raqueta
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- apoyo
1, record 1, Spanish, apoyo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Doble apoyo en el suelo. Los dos pies en el suelo es la posición ideal en la que debéis encontraros para ejecutar un golpe desde el fondo de la pista; el peso del cuerpo se traslada del pie trasero al delantero durante el movimiento de pagada. 1, record 1, Spanish, - apoyo
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