1. the action of hitting a ball before it bounces
Usage: sports

1. present participle of volley; hitting or returning a ball before it touches the ground
Usage: sports
2. present participle of volley; discharging or firing simultaneously
Usage: military

Examples

• The tennis player was volleying expertly at the net.
• She practiced volleying against the wall for hours.
• The soldiers were volleying their muskets in formation.
• His volleying technique improved dramatically this season.
• The badminton match featured excellent volleying from both players.
• They spent the afternoon volleying the shuttlecock back and forth.