half-volley
US /ˈhæfˌvɑːl.i/
UK /ˈhæfˌvɑːl.i/
1.
a shot (as in tennis or soccer) made just after the ball bounces
:
•
The tennis player hit a perfect half-volley at the net.
•
He scored with a powerful half-volley from outside the box.
1.
to hit (a ball) just after it bounces
:
•
He managed to half-volley the ball over the defender's head.
•
You need good timing to half-volley effectively.