In a traditional sense, that may be true. But not when it comes to the swinging volley. Few players hit that shot better than Sharapova, and it’s a shot that every player should learn.

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Kyle Yates demonstrates the swinging volley from the NVZ, and emphasizes the short backswing, and big follow-through.