[f. as prec. + -ING1.] The action of returning the ball (in tennis and other ball games) before it bounces. Also attrib.
1837. D. Walker, Games & Sports, 256 (Rackets), This last stroke is termed volleying.
1882. Daily Tel., 18 July, 2. The volleying and low play gaining repeated rounds of applause.
1883. Pall Mall G., 1 Sept., 8/2. He exhibited splendid volleying ability, and won by three sets to one.
