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FRETILLEMENT [1 record]

Record 1 1995-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Golf
DEF

A movement back and forth to the ball prior to swinging, which is used to keep the swing free from tension.

CONT

... a preliminary waggle helps to release tension, ... helps in seeing that the clubhead is in correct position, ....

French

Domaine(s)
  • Golf
DEF

Petit mouvement de va-et-vient derrière la balle, sur le plan de la ligne de vol, que le joueur effectue avant d'entamer la première phase du swing proprement dit.

CONT

Le waggle [est] un [...] moyen de se décontracter, [...] dans le balancement en avant, [le joueur] ajuste la face du club sur la balle.

Spanish

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