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CARRE INTERIEURE GAUCHE [1 record]

Record 1 1988-06-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Skating
CONT

In the starting position one rests on the inside edge of the skates with "correct center of pressure". The body is bent in the direction of the skates, the back is rounded, right arm is lifted and held at shoulder height. The left arm is a little lower; the hand is approximately the same height as the left knee.

OBS

Speed skating term.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Patinage
CONT

Pour la position de départ, on se tient sur la carre intérieure des patins, avec le «centre exact de pression». Le buste est incliné dans la direction des patins, on arrondit le dos, on [lève] le bras droit et on le maintient à hauteur de l'épaule. Le bras gauche est un peu moins élevé; la main est à peu près à la hauteur du genou gauche.

OBS

Ce terme appartient au patinage de vitesse.

Spanish

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