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Coach Bacem Mekkaoui
$71per lesson
Pickleball 🏓 lessons with
Coach Bacem Mekkaoui
$71 per lesson
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Happy Student ScoreOutstanding
Bacem is very reliable and responsive. Students are usually very satisfied.
Coach Rating
5.0
9 ratings9 reviews
99
Happy Student ScoreOutstanding
Bacem is very reliable and responsive. Students are usually very satisfied.
Coach Rating
5.0
9 ratings9 reviews
About your pickleball coach
Pickleball Coach | 4.0 DUPR | 3+ Years Experience Playing and Private coaching focused on fundamentals, consistency, and smart shot selection. Ideal for beginners and intermediate players looking for structured improvement. Experienced in youth development and competitive play. Focused on fundamentals, confidence, and game awareness.
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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates
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Lives in: Apollo Beach, Florida
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Years Playing: Not specified
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Given: 31 lessons
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Bacem's availability
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Availability on all locations
Near Apollo Beach, Florida
Mondays
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Wednesdays
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Sundays
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We can suggest similar coaches or arrange a different spot (even at home)
Accomplishments
🏓4 DUPR
🏅College Athlete
➕Award winning
Specializations
🎯Dinking
🎯Serving
🎯Return of Serve
🎯Third Shot
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonLesson 1 – Assessment & Fundamentals
• Player assessment (athletic background, coordination, rules knowledge)
• Grip (continental), ready position, court positioning
• Basic forehand & backhand mechanics
• Safety, scoring, and basic rules overview
Lesson 2-3Lessons 2–3 – Core Skill Clinics
• Serving
• Underhand serve technique
• Consistency & depth
• Dinking
• Soft touch, control, kitchen awareness
• Drop Shot
• Third-shot drop fundamentals
• Volleys
• Punch volley basics, paddle angle
• Intro to movement & split step
Lesson 4-10Lessons 4–6 – Game Fundamentals
• Court positioning (baseline vs kitchen line)
• Transition zone play
• Return of serve strategy
• Basic doubles communication
• Shot selection: when to dink vs drive
• Consistency drills & controlled rallies
Lessons 7–8 – Strategy & Confidence
• Basic doubles strategy
• Targeting opponents & court space
• Reducing unforced errors
• Defensive blocks & resets
• Live-ball drills and point play
Lessons 9–10 – Match Play & Advancement
• Game management & scoring under pressure
• Serve/return patterns
• Match-play scenarios
• Individual feedback & improvement plan
• Next steps: moving to Advanced Beginner / 3.0 level
Lesson 11+ Ongoing Focus
• Personalized feedback after each session
• Strengths & weaknesses tracking
• DUPR-oriented play (optional)
• Game film review (if available)
Pathways After Lesson 11+
• Intermediate clinics
• Competitive league prep
• Tournament fundamentals
• Private coaching plans
Youth players
Working with teenagersI coached youth and teens soccer at Tampa Dynamo. I currently also couch soccer at School in Apollo Beach.
What you need to bringI have paddles for practice
What I can bringBalls/caddy/ spare paddles
Frequently asked questions
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!
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!