volley
US /ˈvɑː.li/
UK /ˈvɑː.li/

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in sports, a shot or kick made by hitting the ball before it touches the ground
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The tennis player hit a powerful volley.
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He scored with a spectacular volley from outside the box.
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to hit or kick (the ball) before it touches the ground
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She managed to volley the ball over the net.
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The striker tried to volley the cross into the goal.