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PICK UP PACE [2 records]

Record 1 2015-03-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sports (General)
  • Games and Competitions (Sports)
CONT

As they reached the halfway point, a short downhill saw Taylor pick up the pace and pull away for a slight advantage.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports (Généralités)
  • Jeux et compétitions (Sports)

Spanish

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Record 2 1995-10-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Racquet Sports
CONT

In the second set, he changed tactics by picking up the pace, forcing his opponent to make many errors.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports de raquette
CONT

Commencer doucement pour trouver la bonne longueur de balle. Augmenter progressivement la cadence des échanges. Puis venir au filet à tour de rôle pour roder sa volée sans chercher à déborder l'adversaire.

Spanish

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