noun / verb
rally
An uninterrupted exchange of shots in tennis or similar sports.
The players keep the rally going with careful, steady shots.
Etymology
Rally means to gather again or renew an effort. In racket sports, it names the continuing exchange in which each player returns the ball and keeps play alive.
More examples
- We rally for a few minutes before each tennis match.
- She won the point after a twenty-shot rally.
- Long rallies in badminton can leave both players exhausted.
Forms
rally · rallies · rallied · rallying
Similar words
- exchange
- Exchange is broader and does not necessarily describe sports.