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Vocabulary Entry
volley
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A shot in sports, especially in tennis or volleyball, made before the ball touches the ground.
Example Sentences
"She scored a point with a powerful volley."
"He practiced his volleys to improve his tennis game."
"The team celebrated after executing a perfect volley."
V
verb
To strike or hit the ball before it touches the ground in sports.
Example Sentences
"He volleyed the ball over the net with precision."
"During practice, they worked on learning how to volley effectively."
"She volleyed the tennis ball back to her opponent."