der Direktschuss
Translation
direct shot, volley, one-timer
Examples
Er erzielte ein Tor mit einem Direktschuss.
He scored a goal with a direct shot.
Der Stürmer versuchte einen Direktschuss.
The striker attempted a direct shot.
Grammar Patterns
to take a ((direct shot)) The player took a hard direct shot.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Volleyschuss (volley shot), one-timer (in hockey)
Etymology
Made up of 'Direkt' (direct) and 'Schuss' (shot). It describes a shot taken immediately upon receiving a pass, without stopping the ball/puck.
Memory Tips
Picture a soccer player volleying the ball or a hockey player taking a 'one-timer' for a 'direct shot'.