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Beginner training plan
Your first lessonIntroduction to tennis basics: grip, racket control, and simple movement. We focus on mini tennis, coordination, and building comfort hitting the ball. Goal is to develop feel, confidence, and correct technique from the start.
Lesson 11+Focus on match play, strategy, and refining technique. Players work on consistency under pressure, shot selection, and court awareness. Development of stronger serves, returns, and rally patterns. Emphasis on playing points, scoring, and building confidence in real game situations.
Lesson 4-10Focus on improving consistency, control, and movement. Players develop reliable rallies, learn directional hitting (crosscourt/down the line), and build a more confident serve. Introduction to point play, basic strategy, and game understanding.
Lesson 2-3Introduction to forehand and backhand fundamentals, along with basic rallying. Players begin learning footwork, positioning, and consistency. Simple serve technique is introduced.

Youth players
Working with kidsfalse

Working with teenagersfalse

What you need to bringTennis Racket, Athletic clothes (comfortable, breathable), Tennis shoes or sneakers (non-slip, court-friendly)

What I can bringI will bring tennis balls.

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Cancellation Policy

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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.

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Reputation

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Katya
Really glad I met Liza, used to play professionally and it’s so nice to be back to courts on that level!!!
Paul
After 5 practices, I feel much more precise with my technique. The focus on each movement helped me improve consistency, footwork, and control. The lessons are detailed and really helped refine my game.
Vlad
After just 3 lessons, I already improved my technique, consistency, and confidence. The sessions were clear and easy to follow, and I feel much more comfortable on court.
Ella
After just 2 practices, I already feel more comfortable holding the racket and making contact with the ball. The drills were simple and easy to understand, and I can see improvement in my control and confidence.
Sergeii
After my first practice, I was really excited to learn tennis from scratch. I had never held a racket before, but the session was clear and easy to follow. I already feel more confident and motivated to keep learning.

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Tennis 🎾 lessons with

Coach Yelyzaveta Akimenko

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Yelyzaveta Akimenko, Tennis coach in Los Angeles
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Tennis 🎾 lessons with

Coach Yelyzaveta Akimenko

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Get a free trial lesson
Pay $0 today$141.75per lesson after trial
87
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Yelyzaveta is dependable and responsive. Students are generally satisfied and continue booking lessons.
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87
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Yelyzaveta is dependable and responsive. Students are generally satisfied and continue booking lessons.
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About your tennis coach

Yelyzaveta brings a wealth of experience from her 15-year tennis career, during which she achieved a top 500 ranking in the ITF under-18 category. As the No. 1 seed for the University of Virginia's tennis team, she competed at the highest collegiate level, honing her skills and strategic understanding of the game. With her extensive background, Yelyzaveta is passionate about helping players of all levels improve their technique, strategy, and overall performance on the court. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced player, her experience and dedication make her an exceptional coach.

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Teaches: Seniors
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Levels: Experts
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Lives in: Los Angeles, California
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Years Playing: 16 years
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Given: 7 lessons

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Arthur Ashe Center at Rancho Cienega Recreation Center

Free
1980.3 miles away
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Xisle Sports

Free
1980.7 miles away
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La Cienega Tennis Center (S La Cienega Blvd.)

Free
1980.6 miles away

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Accomplishments

πŸ…College Player
βž•Pro Athlete
βž•D1 Athlete

Specializations

🎯Return of Serve
🎯Footwork & Movement
🎯Backhand
🎯Volley