As a noun:
* The tennis player returned the volley with a powerful shot.
* The fireworks display ended with a spectacular volley of rockets.
* The soldiers fired a volley of shots at the enemy.
* The audience erupted in a volley of applause after the singer's performance.
As a verb:
* The players volleyed the ball back and forth across the net.
* The protesters volleyed insults at the police.
* The ship volleyed its cannons at the approaching pirate vessel.
Figuratively:
* He volleyed questions at the witness, hoping to catch him off guard.
* The debate was a volley of arguments and counter-arguments.
The best way to use "volley" will depend on the specific context you are writing about.