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Half volley
How to understand the football expression “half-volley”?
What is the half-volley?
What is meant by the half-volley in football?
The half-volley in soccer is the act of kicking an airborne ball momentarily after it strikes the ground, without controlling it first. A half-volley can be utilized as a pass to a teammate, a shot on offense, or a clearance on defense. The half-volley is generally used when quick action is required and the kicker is only able to get to the ball just after it bounces. There are two types of basic half-volleys, the inside-of-the-foot half-volley and the instep half-volley.
As the names imply, the skill of basic half-volleying builds upon a player’s ability to understand and properly perform the inside-of-the-foot pass, the instep drive, and the full volley. The inside-of-the-foot half-volley offers the most control, while the instep half-volley offers the most power. As a result, in game situations the inside-of-the-foot half-volley is most often used to pass, both the inside-of-the-foot half-volley and the instep half-volley are most often used to shoot, and the instep half-volley is most often used to clear the ball.
In order to half-volley the ball, players must first determine where they want the ball to go after it is half-volleyed. This will determine which half-volley to use, based on the availability of a teammate, proximity to the attacking goal, or the need to get the ball out of immediate danger near the defending goal. Virtually simultaneously, players will need to get into the proper position to intersect the flight of the ball, by anticipating where the ball would be expected to land, and then by moving toward the ball ahead of that location.
The body is then set properly according to which half-volley is being used and then the skill is performed. Players should be allowed to just work on their own (against a wall, in pairs, or into a goal with a net on it) to try to properly contact the ball. As with any ball skill of this nature, emphasis should always be placed on the importance of proper technique, before adding power. Similarly, coaches are reminded that both legs and feet must be trained equally.