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Record 1 2011-08-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Racquet Sports
DEF

To hit the ball in the air while positioned close to the net, before it bounces on the ground.

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".

PHR

To counter volley.

PHR

Volley up.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports de raquette
DEF

Au tennis, jouer à la volée.

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.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Deportes de raqueta
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.

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