volleyball

/ˈvɒlibɔ(ː)l/noun

A sport in which two teams of two to six players hit a ball back and forth across a net on a rectangular court.

Example sentences

“They set up a net on the beach for a game of volleyball.”
“Our school volleyball team practices every afternoon in the gym.”

Takes 'play' with no article, like other ball sports. 'Beach volleyball' is a distinct Olympic event with teams of two.

Related words

handballA team game in which two sides of seven players each throw and bounce a ball, trying to get it into the other team's goal.baseballA team sport in which players hit a ball with a bat and run around four bases to score.badmintonA game in which players use light rackets to hit a shuttlecock back and forth over a high net.underdogThe person or team that people expect to lose a contest.cricketAn outdoor team sport in which two sides of eleven players use a bat and ball, widely played in England and Commonwealth nations.rematchA second game or contest between the same two opponents.