Volleyball
Meaning in sports & fitness, with examples
In sports & fitness, volleyball means: A team sport in which players hit a ball over a high net and try to make it land in the opposing court.
In Turkish: voleybol
How it is used
Teams play volleyball; coaches discuss serving, passing and blocking.
Example sentences
The volleyball team practised receiving fast serves.
The practice prepares players for the start of each rally.
We checked the net before the volleyball match.
The net is a key part of the playing area.
Common collocations
- volleyball net
- volleyball team
Related terms
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