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Plus, how to flick like the pros, a better-for-you energy drink with electrolytes to help you win, and much more...
Brandon at Pickleheads
March 05, 2026
Hey reader,
Welcome back to the Pickleheads Newsletter!
In this issue:
🥤 A better-for-you energy drink with electrolytes to help you win
🤾 I wish my coach told me this sooner!
💥 Stop getting beat down the line
🧨 How to flick like the pros
🥤 A better-for-you energy drink with electrolytes to help you win
Most energy drinks promise focus. Few deliver it without the crash.
That’s what made SLAMIT Focus interesting. It’s a caffeine-free performance mix built specifically for pickleball, owned by pros Anna Bright and Zane Navratil.
After two weeks of using it on court, many players notice the difference: steadier focus, quicker reactions, and hydration that actually lasts through games.
Instead of caffeine and sugar, SLAMIT Focus uses premium ingredients like Paraxanthine for mental sharpness (instead of caffeine), six electrolytes (most brands use three), real coconut water, and unrefined Baja Gold® Sea Salt.
If you’re looking for a better-for-you energy drink without the jitters or headaches and want energy without the junk and crashes — SLAMIT’s an easy recommendation!
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Do you drink electrolytes when you play pickleball? |
🤾 I wish my coach told me this sooner!
Stoked to welcome back Jordan Briones is from Briones Pickleball Academy for this week’s Level Up.
Hey Pickleheads readers, 👋
When I’m at the kitchen line, offense isn’t random. I’m always thinking about patterns and setup shots.
For me, the most aggressive shot I can hit is a topspin dink. If I can get my feet behind the ball and roll it with topspin, I’m applying pressure immediately.
If I’m stretched or off balance, I’ll lift or slice instead, but my goal is always to get back behind the ball so I can roll again.
From there, I’m working two main targets.
First is wide to the backhand. If I can roll the ball wide and push my opponent off the court, they’re forced into a defensive position. That usually gives me a softer ball back.
Second is the middle. I’ll intentionally send a few balls there early to see who takes it. Once I know which player is more aggressive, I can start targeting the other player’s inside foot and keep the pressure on.
At higher levels, offense often starts with patience. Roll the ball, apply pressure, and wait for the dead dink you can attack.
Watch me break it down in this week’s video 👇
Where do you feel you’re leaving points on the table? |
💥 Stop getting beat down the line
🧨 How to flick like the pros
👏 When to drive or drop
Little Valley Pickleball Complex, St. George, UT
This is desert pickleball dialed all the way up!
Little Valley is a full-on pickleball playground built for tournaments and open play marathons.
Rows of pristine courts, mountain silhouettes in the distance, and stadium lights firing as the sun drops behind red rock country.
When it comes to pickleball, St. George isn’t messin’ around 👇
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