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FORCED ERROR [1 record]

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Record 1 2000-08-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Racquet Sports
DEF

An error that is induced by one player's strong play, such as failing to return a shot that has been hit so hard or at such a sharp angle that there is insufficient time to respond with a normal stroke.

OBS

forced error: also used in badminton.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports de raquette
OBS

faute provoquée : terme employé aussi au badminton.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Deportes de raqueta
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