half volley

• Terme sportif, notamment au tennis et au cricket, désignant un coup frappé sur la balle juste après son rebond, avant qu'elle ne monte à sa pleine hauteur.

A term used in sports, particularly tennis and cricket, referring to a shot or stroke made by hitting the ball immediately after it bounces, before it rises to its full height.

1. Tennis strokeB2formal

   A shot in tennis where the ball is struck immediately after it bounces, before it reaches its highest point.

   demi-volée

   • He hit a perfect half volley down the line.
   • She practiced her half volley for hours on the court.
   • The half volley is a difficult shot to master.

2. Cricket deliveryB2formalbritish

   In cricket, a delivery that bounces just short of the batsman, making it easier to hit.

   demi-volée (au cricket)

   • The bowler bowled a half volley and the batsman drove it for four.
   • He was punished for bowling too many half volleys.
   • A half volley is often a scoring opportunity for the batsman.