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A volley in tennis is a shot that is hit before the ball bounces on the ground. Generally a player hits a volley while standing near the net, although there are instances where it is executed farther back, in the middle of the tennis court or even near the baseline. The primary objective of the volley is to go on the offensive, cutting the opponent's reaction time.
A volley in tennis is a shot that is hit before the ball bounces on the ground. Generally a player hits a volley while standing near the net, although there are instances where it is executed farther back, in the middle of the tennis court or even near the baseline. The primary objective of the volley is to go on the offensive, cutting the opponent's reaction time.