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VOLLEYER [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- volley
1, record 1, English, volley
correct, verb
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To hit the ball in the air while positioned close to the net, before it bounces on the ground. 2, record 1, English, - volley
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In modern tennis the server often rushes to the net to volley the return beyond the receiver's reach, hence the term "serve-and-volley". 3, record 1, English, - volley
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
To counter volley. 2, record 1, English, - volley
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Volley up. 2, record 1, English, - volley
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- volleyer
1, record 1, French, volleyer
correct, verb
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- jouer à la volée 2, record 1, French, jouer%20%C3%A0%20la%20vol%C3%A9e
correct
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Au tennis, jouer à la volée. 3, record 1, French, - volleyer
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
S'il s'agit d'une équipe formée de deux débutants qui ne jouent pas à la volée, le partenaire du serveur restera avec celui-ci au fond du court. 2, record 1, French, - volleyer
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de raqueta
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- volear
1, record 1, Spanish, volear
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lanzar un globo en el momento oportuno, cuando un adversario sube a la red para volear, haciéndole retroceder con un lob de defensa, o ganarle el punto con un lob ofensivo liftado, es una buena táctica que hay que utilizar, sobre todo si el adversario no es un buen smashador. 2, record 1, Spanish, - volear
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