(in sport, especially tennis or soccer) strike or kick (the ball) before it touches the ground

she volleyed the ball home

he took his chance well, volleying into the top corner from 25 yards

utter or discharge in quick succession

the dog was volleying joyful barks

a number of bullets, arrows, or other projectiles discharged at one time

the infantry let off a couple of volleys

(in sport, especially tennis or soccer) a strike or kick of the ball made before it touches the ground

a forehand volley