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half volley

 

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Noun half volley has 1 sense
  1. half volley - a tennis return made by hitting the ball immediately after it bounces
    --1 is a kind of
    return

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Half Volley

Noun:

A half volley is a type of shot in various racquet sports, such as tennis and squash, where the ball is returned immediately after it has bounced off the ground.

Sample sentence: In tennis, a half volley requires great timing and skill to execute successfully.

Verb:

To half volley means to hit the ball immediately after it has bounced off the ground in racquet sports.

Sample sentence: The player displayed excellent technique as he half-volleyed the squash ball against the wall.

Adjective:

Describing something as a half volley means it is related to or involving a shot played immediately after the ball bounces off the ground.

Sample sentence: The player's half-volley technique was crucial in winning the match.

Adverb:

When used as an adverb, half volley describes an action done in the manner of a half volley.

Sample sentence: She returned the serve half-volley, surprising her opponent.

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