der Volley
Translation
volley
Examples
Er spielte einen perfekten Volley.
He played a perfect volley.
Grammar Patterns
to play ((a volley)) Er spielte einen perfekten Volley.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Flugball (air ball), Schuss (shot)
Etymology
From French 'volée' meaning 'flight'. It refers to the ball being hit while in flight.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'volley' of arrows flying through the air, or a tennis ball 'flying' before it hits the ground.