half volley


noun
  1. (in tennis, racquets, etc.) a stroke in which the ball is hit the moment it bounces from the ground.

Origin of half volley

1
First recorded in 1875–80

Other definitions for half-volley (2 of 2)

half-volley
[ haf-vol-ee, hahf- ]

verb (used with or without object),half-vol·leyed, half-vol·ley·ing.
  1. to make or stroke with a half volley.

Origin of half-volley

2
First recorded in 1870–75

Other words from half-volley

  • half-vol·ley·er, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for half volley

half volley

/ sport /


noun
  1. a stroke or shot in which the ball is hit immediately after it bounces

verbhalf-volley
  1. to hit or kick (a ball) immediately after it bounces

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