A volleyer is a skilled tennis player who excels in hitting the ball before it bounces. There are several synonyms that can be used to describe a volleyer - net rusher, serve-and-volleyer, volley specialist, aggressive net player, and net attacker. These terms all describe players who use the volley as their primary weapon on the court. A net rusher is a player who quickly approaches the net after serving to put pressure on their opponent. A serve-and-volleyer uses their serve to set up a strong position on the court before rushing the net. A volley specialist has a highly developed ability to hit volleys accurately and with precision. An aggressive net player and net attacker both describe players who focus on dominating the net and forcing their opponents to make errors.