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There was also the curious case of the Australian’s approaches to the net, whose frequency are a tactical mystery at the best of times, because he’s not an especially gifted volleyer.

From The Guardian • Jan. 27, 2020

Beginning late last century, volleys disappeared largely from the earthly landscape, shooed by ball-bangers who could burn the volleyer from the baseline, by futuristic strings, by slower courts, even at Wimbledon.

From Washington Post • Aug. 30, 2019

Nadal is by no means a bad volleyer but, like most of the top players these days, he does his damage from the baseline.

From Reuters • Jul. 8, 2018

"Mentally he is tougher but he has also added more to his game. "He is a better volleyer, he is more resilient defensively, and he is also a better returner.

From BBC • Jul. 13, 2015

A volleyer, to my mind, is much easier to play against than a base-liner, and most of the first-class base-line players agree with me.

From Lawn Tennis for Ladies by Lambert Chambers, Mrs.