| 单词 | australian formation |
| 释义 | > as lemmasAustralian formation Australian formation n. Tennis a formation in doubles matches in which both the server and partner stand on the same side of the court at the start of the point, with the partner typically taking a position directly in front of the server, close to the net and the centre service line; (also) = I-formation n. (b) at I n.1 Additions.In quot. 1915 denoting a formation of this type adopted for receiving serve. ΚΠ 1915 Boston Sunday Globe 15 Aug. 48/4 In the English and Australian formation,..the half-volley is of much value. 1987 Times of India 21 Dec. 13/3 We tried to confuse them and put them off their stride by playing the Australian formation. 2007 R. Antoun Women's Tennis Tactics i. 15 The Australian formation is used when trying to neutralise an extreme threat from a cross-court return. < as lemmas |
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