ボレー
Meanings
1
Sports term for hitting the ball before it bounces, used in tennis, soccer, volleyball, etc.
He hit a brilliant volley at the net.
In soccer, volley shots are often seen.
Usage patterns
- ボレーを打つto hit a volley
He hit a volley near the net.
- ボレーで決めるto finish (a point/goal) with a volley
He sealed the win with a volley at the end.
- ボレーに出るto move forward to volley
After serving, he rushed in to volley.