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JUEGO PIERNAS [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-03-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Fencing
- Combined-Events Contests
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- footwork
1, record 1, English, footwork
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Basic footwork is done from the on-guard position. You stand sideways to your opponent, with your free arm back, as this makes the target area as small as possible. When you move forward, you land on the heel of your own front foot. Then you move your back foot up the same distance. 2, record 1, English, - footwork
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Proper footwork is essential for mobility in fencing. 3, record 1, English, - footwork
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Escrime
- Compétitions à épreuves combinées
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- jeu de jambes
1, record 1, French, jeu%20de%20jambes
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le mouvement de base [du jeu de jambes] est effectué à partir de la position «en garde». L'escrimeur se tient de côté par rapport à son adversaire; le bras non armé est placé derrière de façon à réduire le plus possible la l'escrimeur effectue toujours une réception sur le talon du pied avant. Ensuite, il ramène le pied avant. Ensuite, il ramène le pied arrière à sa distance initiale. 2, record 1, French, - jeu%20de%20jambes
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le jeu de jambes, en plus des déplacements, comprend la fente et la flèche. 3, record 1, French, - jeu%20de%20jambes
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Esgrima
- Competiciones de pruebas combinadas
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- juego de pies
1, record 1, Spanish, juego%20de%20pies
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- juego de piernas 2, record 1, Spanish, juego%20de%20piernas
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-11-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- footwork
1, record 2, English, footwork
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- legwork 2, record 2, English, legwork
correct
- foot work 3, record 2, English, foot%20work
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
All the movements of the feet in coordination with the other body movements to effectively hit the ball and keep one's balance; the action or manner of moving the feet while playing tennis. 2, record 2, English, - footwork
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Correct footwork is important for proper balance and rhythm in playing strokes and for moving into position to play a shot. 4, record 2, English, - footwork
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Fancy, nimble footwork. 2, record 2, English, - footwork
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 PHR
To adjust, be tentative with one's footwork. 2, record 2, English, - footwork
Record 2, Key term(s)
- foot-work
- leg-work
- leg work
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- jeu de jambes
1, record 2, French, jeu%20de%20jambes
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- travail des pieds 2, record 2, French, travail%20des%20pieds
correct, masculine noun
- jeu de pieds 3, record 2, French, jeu%20de%20pieds
correct, masculine noun
- footing 4, record 2, French, footing
correct, anglicism, masculine noun, Europe
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des mouvements, équilibres, rotations, flexions, impulsions, appuis, démarrages, arrêts, sauts nécessaires pour permettre à votre corps d'être placé au bon endroit au moment voulu et dans la bonne position [par rapport] à la balle. 5, record 2, French, - jeu%20de%20jambes
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Avant l'impact les jambes doivent être fléchies; pendant la frappe, elles se détendent vers l'avant et reviennent en flexion. C'est un bon jeu de jambes qui fait le champion. 2, record 2, French, - jeu%20de%20jambes
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les jeux de pieds au filet [...] Si la balle arrive légèrement à votre droite, faites un pas latéral du pied droit en fléchissant la jambe droite. 3, record 2, French, - jeu%20de%20jambes
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Jeu de jambes indiscipliné. 4, record 2, French, - jeu%20de%20jambes
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Aménagement du jeu de jambes. 4, record 2, French, - jeu%20de%20jambes
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 PHR
Ajuster le jeu de jambes. 4, record 2, French, - jeu%20de%20jambes
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de raqueta
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- juego de piernas
1, record 2, Spanish, juego%20de%20piernas
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- juego de pies 2, record 2, Spanish, juego%20de%20pies
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[La semivolea] es consecuencia de un mal juego de piernas. 3, record 2, Spanish, - juego%20de%20piernas
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Es muy importante tener un buen juego de pies. 2, record 2, Spanish, - juego%20de%20piernas
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