= volleyer, n.

One who returns the ball before it bounces.

A person who commits a foot fault or foot faults.

a person who participates in matchplay.

a player who plays from a position close to the net.

(intransitive) in Lawn Tennis and Squash Rackets, to serve two consecutive faults; hence double-faulter.

One who smashes.

a tennis player who is paid to act as an instructor and a player at a tennis club, holiday resort, etc.

= tennis-professional n.

Tennis. A defensive player who plays from the baseline rather than adopting an attacking style of play.

Tennis, Squash, etc. A player who plays from a defensive position (cf. retrieve, n. 3d).