Reviews

Total reviews1

Average rating

5.0

Marilliam Torres

Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 2

She have a really amazing and positive attitude. Happy to keep teaching her!

Locations

These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:

31 courts available

Miami Shores Tennis Center

9617 Park Dr, Miami Shores, FL 33138, USA

987.6 miles away

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Dinko Piceball Complex Complex Miami

6301 NE 4th Ave, Miami, FL 33138, USA

989.7 miles away

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David Park

510 N 33rd Ct, Hollywood, FL 33021, United States

977.5 miles away

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Jefferson Park

1501 Jefferson St, Hollywood, FL 33020, USA

978.4 miles away

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Sip & Pickle-Pickleball Social Club

2250 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33127, USA

992 miles away

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Golden Isles Tennis Center (tennis court)

100 Egret Dr, Hallandale, FL 33009

980.2 miles away

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Henderson Park (tennis court)

936 NW 3rd St, Miami, FL 33128

993.4 miles away

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Golden Isles Tennis Center

600 Blue Heron Dr, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009, USA

980.1 miles away

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Fern Isle Park (tennis court)

1144 NW 22nd Ave, Miami, FL 33125

992.7 miles away

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Legion Memorial Park (tennis court)

6447 NE 7th Ave, Miami, FL 33138

989.6 miles away

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Ojus Community Center Park (tennis court)

NE 204th St, Miami, FL 33180

981.1 miles away

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David Park Tennis Center (tennis court)

510 N. 33rd Ct., Hollywood, FL 33021

977.5 miles away

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Palm Bay Club & Marina (tennis court)

759 NE 69th St, Miami, FL 33138

989.5 miles away

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Gibson Park (tennis court)

351 NW 12th St, Miami, FL 33136

992.9 miles away

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Horrace Mann Middle School (tennis court)

9017 NW 3rd Ave, El Portal, FL 33150

987.9 miles away

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Brickell Tennis Club (tennis court)

601 South Miami Aven, Miami, FL 33149

994.1 miles away

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Eloquence On the Bay (tennis court)

7928 East Drive, North Bay Village, FL 33141

988.7 miles away

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Hallandale Elementary School (tennis court)

900 SW 8th St, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009

980.2 miles away

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Marina del Rey Park (tennis court)

NE 190th St, North Miami Beach, FL 33160

982.1 miles away

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Allapattah Park (tennis court)

NW 26th St, Miami, FL 33142

991.6 miles away

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Miami Senior High School (tennis court)

2450 SW 1st St, Miami, FL 33135

993.5 miles away

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Jefferson St (tennis court)

337 Jefferson St, Hollywood, FL 33019

978.6 miles away

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Biscayne Park

600 NE 114th St, Biscayne Park, FL 33161, USA

986.6 miles away

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M Athalie Range Park (tennis court)

525 Northwest 62nd Street, Miami, FL 33150

989.4 miles away

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Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort And Club (tennis court)

19999 West Country Club Drive, Aventura, FL 33180

981.6 miles away

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3rd St Park (tennis court)

NE 3rd St & NE 10th Ave, Mulberry, FL 33860

993.5 miles away

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Gerry Curtis Park (tennis court)

2372 NW 20th St, Miami, FL 33142

992 miles away

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Highland Oaks Park

20300 NE 24th Ave, Miami, FL 33180, USA

981 miles away

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Larchmont Gardens Park (tennis court)

401 NW 85th St, West Little River, FL 33150

988.2 miles away

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Jose Marti Gym

434 SW 3rd Ave, Miami, FL 33130, United States

994 miles away

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Hollywood Pickleball Courts

850 Knights Rd, Hollywood, FL 33021, USA

977.3 miles away

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Availability

These are the times I've set as being available for lessons.

sundays

8 AM - 8 PM

mondays

8 AM - 8 PM

tuesdays

8 AM - 8 PM

wednesdays

8 AM - 8 PM

thursdays

8 AM - 8 PM

fridays

8 AM - 8 PM

saturdays

8 AM - 8 PM

Beginner training plan

Your first lesson ⸻ Beginner Pickleball Class – Lesson 1 (60 minutes) 1. Welcome & Introduction (5 min) • Quick intro about me. • Main goal of the game: rallying, scoring, and having fun. ⸻ 2. Warm-Up (5–10 min) • Arm circles, wrist rolls, leg swings. • Light cardio: jogging in place or side steps. • Simple paddle drills: bounce ball on paddle or on the ground. ⸻ 3. Equipment Basics (5 min) • How to properly hold the paddle (continental grip). • Types of balls (indoor vs. outdoor). ⸻ 4. Basic Shots & Practice (20 min) • Dinks: soft shots near the net. • Drives: faster, deeper shots. • Serve: underhand, behind the baseline. • Volley: hitting the ball out of the air before it bounces. 5. Basic Rules & Court Awareness (10 min) • The “kitchen” (non-volley zone) – what it is and when you can step in. • Double bounce rule: ball must bounce once on each side after the serve. • How to keep score in doubles (optional for first class). ⸻ 6. Mini Game or Rally Practice (5–10 min) • Let them try short rallies with guidance. • Encourage movement and communication.

Lesson 11+ ⸻ 1. Dynamic Warm-Up (5–10 min) • Footwork drills with paddle in hand (side steps, forward/back). • Quick volleys at the net with a partner. • 1–2 minutes of cross-court dinks. ⸻ 2. Advanced Serve & Return (10 min) • Practice deep, consistent serves with spin or placement variation. • Return strategy: aim deep to backhand, position yourself to move forward. • Drill: serve > return > third shot drop or drive > play out point. ⸻ 3. Attack vs. Reset Drill (10–12 min) • One team at net, one team at baseline. • Baseline team practices resets/drops under pressure. • Net team practices controlled attacks—not smashing every ball, but choosing wisely. ⸻ 4. Transition Zone Awareness (10 min) • Train the “No Man’s Land” zone between baseline and kitchen. • Drill: rally from transition zone—players must reset and move in slowly. • Add variation: toss fast balls or dinks to make them adjust. ⸻ 5. Doubles Strategy & Shot Selection (10 min) • Teach: • Stacking positions (left/right-handed pair strategy). • Poaching technique and signals. • Targeting the weaker opponent. • Run point simulations: start with serve and freeze to discuss decisions. ⸻ 6. Competitive Point Play (10–15 min) • Mini tournament-style games: best of 7 points or rally scoring to 11. • Focus on teamwork, communication, and shot selection. • Assign a goal (e.g., “only attack third shot if it’s high,” or “use dinks to set up attack”).

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How it works

Lesson 4-10Theme: Consistency, Control, and Smart Play ⸻ 1. Warm-Up & Recap (5–10 min) • Quick recap of dinks, volleys, and serves. • Partner warm-up: dink rallies, soft volleys, and serve returns. ⸻ 2. Third Shot Drop (15 min) • What is it? A soft shot from the baseline after the return of serve, intended to land in the kitchen. • Demonstrate technique: short backswing, open paddle face, controlled drop. • Partner drill: one feeds, one practices drop shot. • Add movement: drop shot and advance to kitchen. ⸻ 3. Net Play & Volleys (10 min) • Work on blocking volleys and attacking volleys. • Emphasize paddle positioning, reaction time, and soft hands. • Drill: fast-paced volley exchange at the net, then reset with a dink. ⸻ 4. Defensive Reset Drill (10 min) • Teach how to reset the point when under pressure (from mid-court or deep). • Practice soft resets into the kitchen zone. • Focus on control, not power. ⸻ 5. Team Strategy & Positioning (10 min) • Where to stand during serve, return, and rally. • When to shift together with your partner (side-to-side movement). • Drill: play a rally and freeze—coach corrects positioning. ⸻ 6. Match Play with Coaching (10–15 min) • 2v2 games with emphasis on: • Using third shot drops. • Getting to the net. • Team communication. • Coach gives live feedback and rotates pairs.

Lesson 2-31. Quick Review & Warm-Up (10 min) • Recap: grip, serve, dink, volley. • Warm-up with light drills: paddle control and shadow swings. • Partner up for dink rallies at the kitchen line. ⸻ 2. Serve & Return Practice (10–15 min) • Practice consistent underhand serves (cross-court). • Teach how to return a serve: • Focus on depth and placement. • Encourage footwork and ready position. ⸻ 3. Movement & Footwork (10 min) • Teach basic transitioning from the baseline to the kitchen line after returning a serve. • Practice split step, side steps, and proper stance. ⸻ 4. The Kitchen Game (10 min) • More advanced dinking drills: • Cross-court dinks. • Dink and move. • Teach how to control pace and height. ⸻ 5. Introduction to Basic Strategy (10 min) • Importance of getting to the kitchen line. • When to volley vs. let it bounce. • Communication with a partner (say “mine”, “switch”, etc.). ⸻ 6. Mini Match Play (10–15 min) • 2v2 short games to 5 points. • Encourage correct serve, return, and rallying. • Coach on court to give real-time feedback.

Youth players

Working with kids1. Keep Instructions Simple and Visual • Demonstrate more than you explain. • Use cones, spots, or visual targets. • make it a game . The key is to keep them moving, smiling, and learning without too much technical overload.

Working with teenagersBalance Fun & Challenge

What you need to bringWater , good tennis,good energy , sunblock🫶🏻

What I can bringBalls, xtra padel ,good energy,water🫶🏻

Frequently asked questions

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.

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Pickleball with Coach Gabriela Rivera

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💰$75 weekly lessons

Harness the exciting sport of pickleball with me as your guide! As an experienced player with two years of coaching under my belt, I bring a passion for the game and a knack for teaching players that are starting to play or beginners . Let's work together to elevate your game in a fun and supportive environment!

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Teaches: Adults, Seniors

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Levels: Beginners

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Lives in: Miami Shores, Florida

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Happy Student Score: 82

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Years Playing: Not specified

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Given: 5 lessons

Accomplishments

🏓3.5 DUPR

🏅Experienced Player

➕Passionate athlete

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