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Volley Collection

In the world of sports, few moments are as exhilarating as a perfectly executed volley, and is a skill that requires precision, timing, and finesse

Background imageVolley Collection: David Platt Football Arsenal and England scores winning goal in extra time game England v

David Platt Football Arsenal and England scores winning goal in extra time game England v Belgium in 1990 World Cup dbase

Background imageVolley Collection: Wimbledon / Semi-Final 81

Wimbledon / Semi-Final 81
Lawford versus Renshaw in the fifth round of the all-comers match at the Lawn Tennis Championship at Wimbledon

Background imageVolley Collection: Leg Half Volley

Leg Half Volley

Background imageVolley Collection: Volley firing by Scott Method by G. H. Davis

Volley firing by Scott Method by G. H. Davis
The gunnery experiment of which all the naval world is talking: the six-to-one superiority of volley firing by the Scott Method

Background imageVolley Collection: V. G. Kirby - Backhand Volley, c1935. Creator: Unknown

V. G. Kirby - Backhand Volley, c1935. Creator: Unknown
V. G. Kirby - Backhand Volley, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

Background imageVolley Collection: Ribauldequin. Late medieval volley gun

Ribauldequin. Late medieval volley gun
Ribauldequin or rabauld. Late medieval volley gun with many small-caliber iron barrels set up parallel on a platform, used during the 14th and 15th centuries. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883

Background imageVolley Collection: the winning shot

the winning shot
Maurizio Santonocito

Background imageVolley Collection: The Fight in the Fore-top (colour litho)

The Fight in the Fore-top (colour litho)
3623255 The Fight in the Fore-top (colour litho) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fight in the Fore-top)

Background imageVolley Collection: Cyclists at the Easter Volunteer Review (engraving)

Cyclists at the Easter Volunteer Review (engraving)
1595207 Cyclists at the Easter Volunteer Review (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cyclists at the Easter Volunteer Review)

Background imageVolley Collection: 'The Motor Scout'in Motion, Mr Simms, the Inventor, firing a Volley (engraving)

"The Motor Scout"in Motion, Mr Simms, the Inventor, firing a Volley (engraving)
1592274 " The Motor Scout" in Motion, Mr Simms, the Inventor, firing a Volley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageVolley Collection: American paratroop, hunting snipers in St. Mere Eglise, firing a volley into a church

American paratroop, hunting snipers in St. Mere Eglise, firing a volley into a church tower, used by German soldiers as an observation post

Background imageVolley Collection: Some Instantaneous Photographs (b / w photo)

Some Instantaneous Photographs (b / w photo)
1055694 Some Instantaneous Photographs (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some Instantaneous Photographs)

Background imageVolley Collection: complications... bathing areas (colour litho)

complications... bathing areas (colour litho)
2783834 complications... bathing areas (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bathing complications)

Background imageVolley Collection: Capture of the Bastile, painted by Francois Flameng (engraving)

Capture of the Bastile, painted by Francois Flameng (engraving)
727483 Capture of the Bastile, painted by Francois Flameng (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Capture of the Bastile, painted by Francois Flameng)

Background imageVolley Collection: Portrait of Max Decugis (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Max Decugis (oil on canvas)
CHT202031 Portrait of Max Decugis (oil on canvas) by Flameng, Francois (1856-1923); Racing Club de France, Paris, France; (add.info)

Background imageVolley Collection: Fatal Riots in New York (engraving)

Fatal Riots in New York (engraving)
1618160 Fatal Riots in New York (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fatal Riots in New York. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 2 June 1849)

Background imageVolley Collection: The game of fives (litho)

The game of fives (litho)
6013754 The game of fives (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The game of fives. Illustration for The Harmsworth Encylopaedia (c 1922).); © Look and Learn

Background imageVolley Collection: Carmichaels followers fired a volley into the dense cluster of men

Carmichaels followers fired a volley into the dense cluster of men
3082746 Carmichaels followers fired a volley into the dense cluster of men: Battle of Bharatpur 1826, illustration from British Battles on Land and Sea, 1915 (litho) by Overend

Background imageVolley Collection: The Experiences of an Acting Adjutant at the Easter Review (engraving)

The Experiences of an Acting Adjutant at the Easter Review (engraving)
1056162 The Experiences of an Acting Adjutant at the Easter Review (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageVolley Collection: The German Army Manoeuvres, Sketches at Strassburg during the Emperors Visit (engraving)

The German Army Manoeuvres, Sketches at Strassburg during the Emperors Visit (engraving)
1054190 The German Army Manoeuvres, Sketches at Strassburg during the Emperors Visit (engraving) by Horsley, Walter Charles (1855-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: The German Army Manoeuvres)

Background imageVolley Collection: Target Practice (engraving)

Target Practice (engraving)
5207127 Target Practice (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Target Practice. Illustration for Farrows Military Encyclopedia by Edwards Farrow)

Background imageVolley Collection: FA Charity Shield match at Wembley Stadium. Liverpool 0 v Manchester United 0

FA Charity Shield match at Wembley Stadium. Liverpool 0 v Manchester United 0. Kenny Dalglish volleys wide of the United goal after beating two defenders. 13th August 1977

Background imageVolley Collection: Sport - Football - Swansea - Swanseas Welsh international David Giles slams the ball

Sport - Football - Swansea - Swanseas Welsh international David Giles slams the ball home watched by Welsh international teammate Leighton James. The goal was disallowed - 5th April 1981

Background imageVolley Collection: Dave Swindlehurst of Crystal Palace scores his side

Dave Swindlehurst of Crystal Palace scores his sides first goal in the 4-1 win against Ipswich Town. 29th September 1979

Background imageVolley Collection: Manchester Uniteds George Best jumps up in the air to hit a low cross on the volley

Manchester Uniteds George Best jumps up in the air to hit a low cross on the volley which flies just past the Ipswich post during their match at Old Trafford 16th November 1968

Background imageVolley Collection: World Cup 1990 Last 16 England 1 Belgium 0 David Platt celebrates

World Cup 1990 Last 16 England 1 Belgium 0 David Platt celebrates after scoring goal

Background imageVolley Collection: World Cup 1990 Last 16 England 1 Belgium 0 After Extra time David Platt

World Cup 1990 Last 16 England 1 Belgium 0 After Extra time David Platt volleys home the only goal of the match in extra-time to put England through to the semis. © Mirrorpix 2002

Background imageVolley Collection: World Cup 1990 Quarter final England 3 Cameroon 2 at Naples

World Cup 1990 Quarter final England 3 Cameroon 2 at Naples Cameroon goal scorer Emmanuel Kunde celebrates

Background imageVolley Collection: Opening Match World Cup 1970 Group A Mexico 0 USSR 0 Azteca

Opening Match World Cup 1970 Group A Mexico 0 USSR 0 Azteca Stadium, Mexico City Albert Shesterniev(red shirt) watches as Javier Fragoso (green shirt) leaps into a bicycle kick. Mexico

Background imageVolley Collection: World Cup 1982 Belgiun 0 USSR 1 Frank Vercauteren tees up a volly

World Cup 1982 Belgiun 0 USSR 1 Frank Vercauteren tees up a volly on the soviet goal

Background imageVolley Collection: English League Division One match at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea 4 v Nottingham Forest

English League Division One match at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea 4 v Nottingham Forest 3. The second Jimmy Greaves goal flies past Forest goalkeeper Peter Grummitt

Background imageVolley Collection: Forward elevator of aircraft carrier Foch or Clemenceau

Forward elevator of aircraft carrier Foch or Clemenceau
Marine Nationale - The forward elevator of aircraft carrier Foch or Clemenceau, in use as a volley ball court, whilst lowered, to prevent losing balls overboard

Background imageVolley Collection: Leg Half Volley

Leg Half Volley
The Draw Date: 1845

Background imageVolley Collection: Fast Half-Volley, 1902. Creator: Unknown

Fast Half-Volley, 1902. Creator: Unknown
Fast Half-Volley, 1902. Illustrated instructions from " Ping-pong: The Game and How to Play It", written by Arnold Parker, winner of the Queens Hall Open Ping-Pong Tournament

Background imageVolley Collection: Fore-Hand Half-Volley (Upright), 1902. Creator: Unknown

Fore-Hand Half-Volley (Upright), 1902. Creator: Unknown
Fore-Hand Half-Volley (Upright), 1902. Illustrated instructions from " Ping-pong: The Game and How to Play It", written by Arnold Parker

Background imageVolley Collection: S. B. Wood - Volley Off Wrong Foot, c1935. Creator: Unknown

S. B. Wood - Volley Off Wrong Foot, c1935. Creator: Unknown
S. B. Wood - Volley Off Wrong Foot, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

Background imageVolley Collection: Mrs. Fabyan - Half-Volley, c1935. Creator: Unknown

Mrs. Fabyan - Half-Volley, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Mrs. Fabyan - Half-Volley, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

Background imageVolley Collection: J. Yamagishi - Low Backhand Volley, c1935. Creator: Unknown

J. Yamagishi - Low Backhand Volley, c1935. Creator: Unknown
J. Yamagishi - Low Backhand Volley, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

Background imageVolley Collection: D. Budge - Half-Volley, c1935. Creator: Unknown

D. Budge - Half-Volley, c1935. Creator: Unknown
D. Budge - Half-Volley, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

Background imageVolley Collection: G. Lyttleton Rogers - Backhand Cross-Volley, c1935. Creator: Unknown

G. Lyttleton Rogers - Backhand Cross-Volley, c1935. Creator: Unknown
G. Lyttleton Rogers - Backhand Cross-Volley, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

Background imageVolley Collection: J. Van Ryn - High Backhand Volley, c1935. Creator: Unknown

J. Van Ryn - High Backhand Volley, c1935. Creator: Unknown
J. Van Ryn - High Backhand Volley, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

Background imageVolley Collection: Miss Helen Jacobs - Low Backhand Volley, c1935. Creator: Unknown

Miss Helen Jacobs - Low Backhand Volley, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Miss Helen Jacobs - Low Backhand Volley, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

Background imageVolley Collection: Miss A. M. Yorke - Low Forehand Volley, c1935. Creator: Unknown

Miss A. M. Yorke - Low Forehand Volley, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Miss A. M. Yorke - Low Forehand Volley, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

Background imageVolley Collection: F. H. D. Wilde - Backhand Half-Volley, c1935. Creator: Unknown

F. H. D. Wilde - Backhand Half-Volley, c1935. Creator: Unknown
F. H. D. Wilde - Backhand Half-Volley, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

Background imageVolley Collection: H. C. Hopman - Backhand Lob-Volley, c1935. Creator: Unknown

H. C. Hopman - Backhand Lob-Volley, c1935. Creator: Unknown
H. C. Hopman - Backhand Lob-Volley, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

Background imageVolley Collection: C. E. Hare - Forehand Volley, c1935. Creator: Unknown

C. E. Hare - Forehand Volley, c1935. Creator: Unknown
C. E. Hare - Forehand Volley, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

Background imageVolley Collection: Miss Freda James - Forehand Volley, c1935. Creator: Unknown

Miss Freda James - Forehand Volley, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Miss Freda James - Forehand Volley, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

Background imageVolley Collection: Andrew Hughes With A Composed Volley

Andrew Hughes With A Composed Volley
Preston North Ends Andrew Hughes showing his skills with a volleyed cross against Aston Villa at Villa Park. Match date: 2nd October 2018



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In the world of sports, few moments are as exhilarating as a perfectly executed volley, and is a skill that requires precision, timing, and finesse. Just like David Platt did for Football Arsenal and England when he scored the winning goal in an extra time game against their rivals. But volleys aren't limited to just football matches. In Wimbledon's Semi-Final of '81, spectators were treated to an epic display of skill as players unleashed powerful volleys with incredible accuracy. The crowd held their breaths with each shot fired by Scott Method, following the methodical approach outlined by G. H. Davis. The art of volleying extends beyond sports too. From the Leg Half Volley technique used in ancient times to the Ribauldequin, a late medieval volley gun capable of firing multiple projectiles simultaneously - history has witnessed various forms of this striking action. Even during somber occasions like WW1, volleys played a significant role. At the funeral of Manfred von Richthofen, also known as the Red Baron, soldiers paid tribute with a solemn volley honoring his legacy. Volleying isn't confined to traditional sports either; it transcends boundaries into other realms such as tennis. V. G Kirby's Backhand Volley from 1935 showcases how this technique can be utilized across different disciplines. Whether it's on land or at sea, volleys have been employed strategically throughout history. From "The Fight in the Fore-top" where sailors engaged in combat using volleys to gain an advantage to cyclists participating in Easter Volunteer Review displaying their skills through engravings capturing their synchronized movements. Even technological advancements haven't escaped incorporating volleys into their demonstrations. "The Motor Scout" showcased Mr Simms firing a volley while in motion - highlighting both innovation and precision simultaneously. Lastly, even during war times like St. Mere Eglise American paratroopers hunted snipers by unleashing a devastating volley into a church, showcasing the versatility of this technique in various scenarios.