Ausfallschritt
lunge (a forward step into a low stance)
noun OWS-fal-shrit Rare
Usage Note
Ausfallschritt describes the movement in fencing, fitness, and ball sports where one leg steps far forward while the torso stays upright. In Fechten it is the basic attacking step; in Fitness a standard leg exercise.
Examples
"Sie trainierte ihren Ausfallschritt, um die Reichweite beim Fechten zu vergrößern."
Natural Translation
She trained her lunge to increase her reach in fencing.
Literal Translation
She trained her lunge-step to increase the reach in fencing.
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