half-volley

verb (used with or without object), half-vol·leyed, half-vol·ley·ing.

1. to make or stroke with a half volley.

noun

1. (in tennis, racquets, etc.) a stroke in which the ball is hit the moment it bounces from the ground.

noun

1. a stroke or shot in which the ball is hit immediately after it bounces

verb half-volley

2. to hit or kick (a ball) immediately after it bounces