volley
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But it ended with a bang with Eustáquio latching on to a loose ball at top of the box and blasting a right-footed volley just inside the left post.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2026
A lovely serve and volley from Fery to force the deciding set established the tone, and a horrible double fault from Cerundolo handed the Briton the early initiative.
From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026
"It's a fantastic volley and great technique to give Switzerland the lead."
From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026
Williams' first touch of the ball came on the next point when she dumped a volley into the net.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
He had been hoping to face a solid charge, unleash a full volley, but the Rebs seemed to be coming on like a lapping wave, rolling up the beach.
From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara
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