How the Volley is Used in Soccer

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The volley, which involves kicking the ball when it is in the air, is a common soccer technique that is also difficult to master. Players must be able to quickly judge if the ball will be at the right height for a volley, which generally means the ball is just below waist-height. Further, players also need to maintain proper technique during the volley, which means planting one foot on the ground and pivoting to contact the ball at the point where the striking foot is parallel to the ground.

Volleys are commonly used for defensive clearances, as they allow defenders to quickly clear their lines and get back into position. Strikers also use volleys to snap off quick shots, which will often have more power than shots hit when the ball is on the ground. Volleyed passes require greater expertise than when the ball is rolling, as players need to combine proper technique with more precise leg movements.