Meaning of the word half-volley in English

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half-volley

US /ˈhæfˌvɑːl.i/
UK /ˈhæfˌvɑːl.i/
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Noun

1.

a shot (as in tennis or soccer) made just after the ball bounces

Example:
The tennis player hit a perfect half-volley at the net.
He scored with a powerful half-volley from outside the box.

Verb

1.

to hit (a ball) just after it bounces

Example:
He managed to half-volley the ball over the defender's head.
You need good timing to half-volley effectively.
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