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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