half volley

noun

: a stroke of a ball (as in tennis) at the instant it rebounds from the ground
half-volley verb

Examples of half volley in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Campana took full advantage of his surprise opportunity, latching onto a long pass over the top from Sergio Busquets before blasting a half volley off the underside of the crossbar with a first touch of the ball that sent the home crowd into a euphoric celebration. Franco Panizo, Miami Herald, 19 May 2024 But, in the eighty-third minute, Casemiro, who is known as a defensive midfielder, sent a half volley flying into the top corner of the net. Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 3 Dec. 2022 Júnior Urso accounted for the Lions’ other goal against NYCFC, rifling a shot on the half volley to net his fifth goal of the campaign. Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2022 Bouncing around each side of the box, Gadi Kinda lifted a cross from post to post, where Shelton knocked it home on a half volley to level the scoreline. Jake Shapiro, The Denver Post, 17 July 2020 See all Example Sentences for half volley 

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Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of half volley was in 1836

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“Half volley.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/half%20volley. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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