serve and volley
"Serve and volley" is a classic tennis strategy that emphasizes aggressive net play immediately after serving.
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Definition
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(sports, strategy)A tactic where the player serves and quickly approaches the net to hit a volley.
Example
- He used the serve and volley tactic to keep his opponent on the defensive.
- Her serve and volley game was nearly impossible to counter.
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