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9 ratings•9 reviews

Pablo T.Verified ✓

Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 9•Verified ✓

My coach was extremely knowledgeable with the sport and provided excellent feedback for me. He took his time explaining the rules of the game and coaching me on all the aspects of the game. I will definitely continue to take lessons from him.

Abel H.Verified ✓

Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 5•Verified ✓

Baecem was awesome. He took this time to explain the game.

Ron W.Verified ✓

Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 4•Verified ✓

It’s awesome when an instructor takes the time to explain the reasoning behind it corrects what needs to be corrected. Explain it, but also praises the things that you do tonight. Awesome time thanks so much.

Caryn

I recommend Bacem as a coach because of his tremendous knowledge, experience and his style of explaining things and making it make sense to anyone. I struggled with popping balls, my backhand returns and landing my serve consistently. Learned from Bacem that I don’t need to crush my serve and I just need to land it, now I almost land 100% of my serves. ✅ I also implanting his feedback on how to grip and position my paddle for backhand returns, how to be ready with my paddles at all times, how to anticipate the ball and read the play. I was also advised to focus on watching the opponent how they serve so I know what to expect and how to return it without hitting out or short. Bacem is still my coach and planning to continue to improve my game.

Moe

I started pickleball knowing nothing, although I have some Tennis background, but didn’t know the fundamental and the rules of pickleball. First session Bacem focused on teaching me and my wife the basics and the rules. How the scoring works, where to stand to serve and how to serve, how to serve, the kitchen and non volley zone. Then we moved to focus on basic skills effective serve and effective deep returns, how to get into the kitchen and how to move with my partner. I can say I comfortably play recreational pickleball and able to hold my own already moving up to intermediate. I will recommend getting Bacem as as a coach and get the 7 session deal. You will see the improvement in your game if your are passionate about pickleball like me.

Irish

I wanted to start playing pickleball in October of 2025, I had Bacem as our group coach, he is very knowledgeable and patient. Focused on teaching us the basics of pickleball and introduction to the game. We don’t really know anything, we were beginner, so we had to learn, serving, scoring, in and out, long and short, non volley zone. After about the third session we got that down, started to focus on landing the serve and getting to the kitchen was something big he was driving for a to do as well as drop shots, dinks and drives. In short 7 weeks we went from beginners to now playing games with intermediate. I recommend to start with the 7 session package and then add as needed based on your specific needs.

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 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

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 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

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Name: Bacem Mekkaoui
Location: Apollo Beach, Florida
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Bacem is very reliable and responsive. Students are usually very satisfied.

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Every lesson is covered

Outstanding

Bacem is very reliable and responsive. Students are usually very satisfied.

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5.0•14 reviews

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Cleared for juniorsYouth safety certified

$1M insuredEvery lesson is covered

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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: 23 lessons

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Apollo Beach Park & Recreation Center (Tennis Court)

Free

843.5 miles away

Apollo Beach Racquet & Fitness Club (Tennis Court)

Free

842.8 miles away

Riverside Club - Landing Clubhouse (Tennis Court)

Free

849.3 miles away

Sun City Center Golf & Racquet Club (Tennis Court)

Free

847.8 miles away

Ruskin Elementary School (tennis court)

Free

847.1 miles away

The Mirabay Club (tennis court)

Free

844.7 miles away

Riverside Club - Hayes Bayou Clubhouse (tennis court)

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849.4 miles away

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🏓4 DUPR

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Specializations

🎯Doubles Strategy

🎯Serving

🎯Third Shot

🎯Singles Strategy

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

Average rating

5.0

9 ratings•9 reviews

Pablo T.Verified ✓

Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 9•Verified ✓

Abel H.Verified ✓

Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 5•Verified ✓

Baecem was awesome. He took this time to explain the game.

Ron W.Verified ✓

Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 4•Verified ✓

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Riverside Club - Landing Clubhouse (Tennis Court)

Sun City Center Golf & Racquet Club (Tennis Court)

Ruskin Elementary School (tennis court)

The Mirabay Club (tennis court)

Riverside Club - Hayes Bayou Clubhouse (tennis court)

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Riverside Club - Landing Clubhouse (Tennis Court)

Sun City Center Golf & Racquet Club (Tennis Court)

Ruskin Elementary School (tennis court)

The Mirabay Club (tennis court)

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