volley
noun
Pronunciation: ˈvɒli
Definition
A shot in sports like tennis or soccer where the ball is struck while it is still in the air.
Examples
She executed a perfect volley to win the championship point.
The striker connected with a powerful volley that flew into the top corner of the net.
He struggled to control the ball on the volley during the rainy match.
How to Use volley
- hit a volley (collocation)
- to perform the action of volleying — "He managed to hit a volley past the goalkeeper."
- volley something into (collocation)
- to strike a ball into a specific area — "She volleyed the ball into the back of the net."
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