Half-volley
Meaning in football (soccer), with examples
In football (soccer), half-volley means: A kick made just after the ball bounces, before it has risen far from the ground.
In Turkish: yarım vole
How it is used
Use hit a half-volley for a shot; the bounce distinguishes it from a volley.
Example sentences
He caught the clearance on the half-volley and scored from distance.
The kick follows the bounce instead of meeting the ball in full flight.
The coach fed bouncing balls so we could practise half-volleys.
The practice focuses on contact immediately after the bounce.
Common collocations
- hit a half-volley
- on the half-volley
- half-volley finish
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