Footvolley

B1 8+

Pronunciation: /fʊtˈvɑli/

Definitions of footvolley

noun a sport that combines elements of soccer and volleyball, played with a volleyball on a beach or court using only the feet and head to hit the ball over the net

Example Sentences

A1 I enjoy playing footvolley at the beach.

A2 Footvolley is a fun combination of soccer and volleyball.

B1 Many tourists participate in footvolley tournaments during their vacation.

B2 Professional footvolley players have to train rigorously to compete at a high level.

C1 The rules of footvolley are similar to beach volleyball, but with some key differences.

C2 Footvolley requires a high level of skill and coordination to excel in the sport.

Examples of footvolley in a Sentence

formal Footvolley is a sport that combines aspects of both football and volleyball.

informal We should play some footvolley at the beach this weekend.

slang Let's hit the sand and kick some balls in a game of footvolley.

figurative In the office, navigating the different departments can feel like playing footvolley with conflicting interests.

Grammatical Forms of footvolley

past tense

played

plural

footvolleys

comparative

more footvolley

superlative

most footvolley

present tense

play

future tense

will play

perfect tense

have played

continuous tense

are playing

singular

footvolley

positive degree

footvolley

infinitive

to play footvolley

gerund

playing footvolley

participle

played footvolley

Origin and Evolution of footvolley

First Known Use: 1965 year
Language of Origin: Portuguese
Story behind the word: Footvolley is a combination of football (soccer) and volleyball, originating in Brazil.
Evolution of the word: The term 'footvolley' was first used to describe the sport in Brazil in the mid-1960s. It has since gained popularity worldwide and evolved to become a recognized sport with official rules and competitions.