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DEFENDING PLAYER [6 records]

Record 1 2014-05-20

English

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

A lined-up barrier of 3 to 7 defenders positioned near the goal to help the goalkeeper in his defence against a free kick and to block as much of the kicker’s view of the goal as possible.

CONT

Defending players form a wall to reduce the target for a player taking a free kick.

French

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

Afin de réduire la surface de but accessible, les joueurs forment un mur devant un joueur adverse prêt à tirer un coup franc.

OBS

Tactique défensive utilisée lorsqu'un coup franc est effectué à proximité du but. Elle consiste à boucher environ la moitié de l'angle de tir par un rideau de joueurs pour diminuer la surface de but que le gardien doit contrôler.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fútbol
DEF

Serie de jugadores alineados de modo de proteger su arco ante un tiro libre.

Save record 1

Record 2 2012-05-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Handball
DEF

A free throw from the corner of the field awarded to a player of the attacking team when the ball has been driven, over his own goal line, by a player of the defending side other than the goalkeeper, or when a pass has been made by a player to his own goalkeeper.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Handball
DEF

Remise en jeu effectuée à partir d'un des angles de la surface du terrain.

OBS

Ce lancer sans opposition depuis un des coins du terrain est consenti à un joueur de l'équipe offensive lorsqu'un joueur de l'équipe défensive a jeté la balle derrière sa propre ligne du but ou a fait une passe à son gardien.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Balonmano
Save record 2

Record 3 2005-06-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ice Hockey
DEF

To follow closely a player on the opposite team, even if he/she is not having the puck, to prevent him/her from scoring or building up plays.

CONT

... often it is the action and movement of the attacking player which causes the interference since the defending players are entitled to "stand their ground" or "shadow" the attacking players.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hockey sur glace
DEF

Suivre de près un joueur, même lorsqu'il n'est pas en possession de la rondelle, pour l'empêcher de compter ou de préparer de bons jeux.

CONT

[...] souvent ce sont les gestes et mouvements du joueur à l'attaque qui sont la cause de l'obstruction parce que les joueurs à la défensive ont le droit de «garder leur position» et de «couvrir» les joueurs à l'attaque.

OBS

marquer : Terme désuet maintenant remplacé par «couvrir» : «Pour bien couvrir un adversaire, il faut savoir anticiper ses mouvements».

Spanish

Save record 3

Record 4 2002-10-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • North American Football
DEF

The use of the body above the knees by a defending or an attacking player in order to obstruct an opponent.

DEF

... an offensive weapon used to clear a path for the ball carrier.

OBS

The hands must be cupped or closed and kept inside the elbows and not outside the body of either player. Arms may not be extended to push. A blocker may not push, clamp down on, hang on, or encircle an opponent. Players may block an opponent at any time, provided this does not interfere with a pass, a fair catch, a kicker, or a passer and provided it is not too rough. A wide receiver may not be cut down by a block below the knees. A wide receiver may not block an opponent below the waist if he is blocking back toward the ball (crackback block).

OBS

The basic blocks are the cross-body block, in which the body is thrown across the opponent’s thighs, and the shoulder block, in which the shoulder does the work. It is permissible to block a player from a position in front of, or to the side of, him, but not use his hands, but the defensive player may use his to ward off or escape the blocker.

CONT

Football. Handling, kicking and throwing the ball in any direction, tackling and blocking are permitted.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Football nord-américain
DEF

[...] usage du corps, au-dessus des genoux, par un joueur de n'importe quel camp pour faire obstruction devant un adversaire.

CONT

Après avoir reçu le ballon [...] le demi doit savoir profiter de la moindre trouée [...]. Il doit également apprendre à bien suivre son blocage. Il arrive souvent que le garde, qui ouvre le chemin, est moins rapide que le demi qui le suit.

Spanish

Save record 4

Record 5 2002-10-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • North American Football
CONT

Touch football derives its name from the fact that touching(tagging) the ballcarrier rather than tackling him is the method used to stop his advancement. This is a passing game rather than a kicking game... variations still exist with respect to number of players [from 6 to 11 players or more], distances to be gained for a first down [local rules may specify 20 yards], total number of downs [on a small field a team may be permitted 5 downs] and length of game [agreed to beforehand by the teams involved].... A ballcarrier is considered downed when he is touched--that is, when one or both hands of the defending player tag him, usually above the waist. Offensive players may run interference for the ballcarrier but may not hit an opponent so as to knock him down.... Padded uniforms, helmets, and cleats are not worn, because the chance of injury is slight.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Football nord-américain
OBS

Appelé ainsi dans les «Règlements du touch-football» de l'Association canadienne de football. On entend aussi «football touché» qui s'est voulu une francisation du terme; cependant, comme il existe un «touché» au football nord-américain, la confusion possible a entraîné l'adoption du terme anglais en français, mais avec trait d'union. Renseignements obtenus de la Fédération de football amateur du Québec.

Key term(s)
  • football touché

Spanish

Save record 5

Record 6 2001-02-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Field Hockey

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hockey sur gazon
Key term(s)
  • défenseur

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Hockey sobre hierba
Save record 6

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