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Record 1 2014-05-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Soccer (Europe: Football)
DEF

To stop a moving ball by allowing it to bounce softly off a part of the body other than the hands or arms so that the ball will drop straight down where it can be immediately played with the feet.

OBS

To bring the ball under control, you "cushion" the ball by pulling back at the moment of impact.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Soccer (Europe : football)
DEF

Maîtriser et stabiliser la balle avec n'importe quelle partie du corps, sauf les mains et les bras, en reculant légèrement au moment de l'impact, ce qui amène la balle à retomber inerte au sol d'où le joueur peut alors la contrôler du pied.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fútbol
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