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Always reliable ⭐ Shows up on time and ready to teach every lesson. You can count on them.

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Average rating

5.0

Mark A.Verified ✓

Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 4•Verified ✓

Hey, so far, I’d say Raman’s helping me quite a bit with my tennis skills, which is promising, especially since I’m aiming to compete in a 3.0 tournament at the end of December. The lesson feels quite tailored, and I’ve noticed steady progress. Though I still have a lot to work on, I think with his guidance, I might get there. Still, it’s early days, but I’m hopeful about continuing. If you’re looking for someone to help sharpen your game, Raman might be worth a shot.

Julia

Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 5•

My daughter Julia is 8 years old and attended individual lessons regularly. She was very satisfied, as she became more confident, technical, and active on the court with each lesson. The coach found an approach, explained things in a clear manner, and motivated my child. Julia enjoyed the lessons and looks forward to each new session!

Julian

Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 2•

He is a good and enthusiastic coach and he tries to help everybody improve their form and position.

Cooper

Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 1•

He really helped me with my form and is super nice!

Beginner training plan

Your first lessonFocus: Get comfortable with the racket, the court, and basic strokes. What to practice: • Warm up for 10 minutes with light jogging, dynamic stretches, and footwork exercises • Learn proper grip (forehand, backhand) and ready stance • Practice basic forehand strokes — start with drop-fed balls, focus on form • Introduce the backhand — two-handed or one-handed, depending on comfort • Improve hand-eye coordination by bouncing the ball on the racket or hitting against a wall • Finish with 5–10 minutes of stretching and reviewing what you learned

Tennis with Raman Z.⭑ 5.0 (6 reviews)

How it works

Lesson 4-10Focus: Learn the basic technique of serving and net play. What to practice: • Start with a full-body warm-up, focusing on shoulder mobility • Learn the continental grip for serving and practice your toss • Break the serve into parts — start with just the toss and swing motion • Review groundstrokes (forehand and backhand) to maintain progress • Begin practicing volleys at the net — focus on short, controlled movements • Practice simple approach shots followed by volleys to simulate match play • Cool down with stretching and breathing exercises

Lesson 2-3Focus: Improve timing and technique for your forehand and backhand. Begin learning footwork patterns. What to practice: • Warm up with footwork drills like side shuffles and dynamic stretches • Do shadow swings to reinforce proper stroke mechanics without hitting the ball • Practice forehands and backhands using consistent feeds — aim for control, not power • Play “mini tennis” inside the service boxes to develop feel and control • Work on split steps and movement drills to build footwork and recovery habits • End with stretching and note areas to keep improving

Advanced training plan

Your first lessonFocus: Sharpening stroke mechanics, improving consistency under pressure, and establishing depth control. Training Points: • Dynamic warm-up with movement patterns (ladder drills, resistance bands, medicine ball throws) • High-volume rallying with targets (deep cross-court, inside-out forehands, corner control) • Shadow swings for footwork precision and stroke recovery • Pattern drills (e.g. forehand inside-out + inside-in combos, backhand + approach) • Serve accuracy training (wide, T, body — using targets) • Cross-court and down-the-line rally drills with live points • End with cool down, stretching, and recovery.

Lesson 11+Focus: Game-style execution, adapting tactics, mental resilience, and tournament preparation. Training Points: • Practice matches with specific goals (e.g. serve-volley, defensive focus, topspin-heavy) • Video analysis (if possible) to review court positioning and stroke efficiency • Tiebreaker training, pressure games, and simulated match scenarios • Opponent analysis (how to adjust tactics mid-match) • Court coverage drills: defending wide angles, recovering from deep corners • Rest and recovery planned strategically (1 full day off or light hitting)

Lesson 4-10Focus: Making the serve and return weapons, developing aggressive first-shot mentality. Training Points: • Serve placement + spin (flat, slice, kick serves under pressure) • Serve + 1 drills (serve and aggressive first groundstroke) • Return of serve practice (aggressive and neutral returns, chip return) • Second serve attack drills (stepping inside baseline) • Mix of singles and doubles point play starting with serve/return only • Mental drills: simulate pressure points, tiebreaks, deuce games • Continue physical conditioning — focus on agility and reaction speed

Lesson 2-3Focus: Offensive mindset, approach shots, net coverage, and finishing points at the net. Training Points: • Footwork drills with emphasis on split step and forward movement • Approach shot + volley combos (from short balls) • Net coverage drills (reaction volleys, angled volleys, overheads) • Serve + volley patterns; Return + pass drills • Situational point play: short ball attack, first-strike tennis • Practice against variety of spins and paces (heavy topspin, slice) • Strength training (core stability, explosive legs, shoulder care)

Cancellation Policy

We totally understand that life can be unpredictable and plans might change. That's why we've got your back with our flexible cancellation policy, designed to give you peace of mind when booking private sports lessons with our awesome local instructors!

If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.

And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.

Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!

Tennis lessons with

Coach Raman Zhvirblia

From$68 per lesson

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Tennis lessons with

Coach Raman Zhvirblia

From$68 per lesson

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Happy Student Score

Great

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This coach is reliable and responsive. Students are happy and often return for more lessons.

Coach Rating

5.0•6 reviews

Happy Student Score

Great

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This coach is reliable and responsive. Students are happy and often return for more lessons.

Coach Rating

5.0•6 reviews

About your tennis coach

Passionate and driven tennis coach with a 5 years of experience training kids, junior, and adult players. Ability to develop technical skills and foster mental toughness. Experienced in planning individualized training programs and mentoring athletes for competitive. Also, I bring 13 years of experience to the court, eager to share my love for tennis. As an experienced player myself, I focus on tailored instruction, building skills with an engaging, yet professional approach. My goal is to help you excel. Bilingual( Russian, English)

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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors

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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates

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Lives in: Highland Village, Texas

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Years Playing: Not specified

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Given: 7 lessons

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Sellmeyer Ln

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911.3 miles away

Colleyville City Park

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924.8 miles away

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