Inside MLP: EP 43 Connor 'The Condor' Garnett Has Arrived!

 

1. 3:34 Where did Picklabell start? Why are you so good?
2. 5:35 Tennis experience
3. 6:43 US Open - Hitting partner
4. 8:05 Will tennis pros dominate pickleball
5. 9:50 Discovering pickleball
6. 11:00 What ultimately got Connor into pickleball
7. 11:44 Turning pro
8. 14:21 Family reaction to - I'm hanging up this finance job and going to play pro pickleball
9. 15:49 MLP Season 1: The Chicago Slice Experience
10. 17:13 San Clemente Super Final
11. 19:23 Dreambreaker strategy
12. 20:59 Susannah Barr
13. 22:26 What did you learn from the Chicago Slice Challenger experience
14. 23:41 Did you have an inkling that you were going to be in Premiere
15. 24:35 You not only made it, but you made it, over some staple Premiere level players from last season. What was your reaction?
16. 26:18 Is there pressure on you right now
17. 27:22 Teammates: Lea Jansen, Rafa Hewett, Etta Wright
18. 28:37 You played with Rafa this past weekend
19. 30:07 Watching old matches
20. 30:44 Why do you think you and Rafa could be a winning combination
21. 32:05 The draft
22. 33:14 MLP vs PPA
23. 34:58 MLP Super Final vs 10 PPA Gold Medals - Proof Of Concept
24. 36:24 Haters
25. 37:23 What do you have coming up
26. 38:06 Nicest Pro
27. 39:17 Winning helps

2023 PPA Denver

 

Singles

5:05:25 Jaume Martinez Vich vs Connor Garnett

Mixed Doubles

3:16:13 Connor Garnett/Etta Wright vs Thomas Wilson/Vivienne David 7:01:19 Lucy Kovalova/Matt Wright vs Connor Garnett/Etta Wright

Doubles

2:37 Connor Garnett/Rob Cassidy vs Grant Bond/Etienne Blaszkewycz

2023 Beer City Open

 

Singles

7:13:41 Dylan Frazier vs Connor Garnett 9:25:09 Connor Garnett vs Jaume Martinez Vich (Gold)

Doubles

4:10:15 Pablo TellezFederico Staksrud vs Rafa Hewitt/Connor Garnett

2:22:32 Dylan Frazier/JW Johnson vs Rafa Hewitt/Connor Garnett (Gold)

2023 PPA Seattle Open

 

Singles

Ben Johns vs Connor Garnett Semifinals (Highlights)

Mixed Doubles

2:35:40 JW Johnson/Jorja Johnson vs Irina Tereschenko/Connor Garnett

2023 Bad Pickleball: Rec Games

  

Jessie Irvine/Connor Garnett vs Lacy Schneemann/Callan Dawson

Piccadilly Pickleball Courts in Arcadia, CA

Jessie Irvine/Connor Garnett vs Lacy Schneemann/Rachel Rettger

Fast Hands with Connor Garnett and Pickleball Central

 

Mastering Swift Reflexes in Pickleball: A Guide by Connor Garnett and Pickleball Central

Introduction: Welcome to "Fast Hands with Connor Garnett and Pickleball Central" on YouTube! In this instructional guide, Connor Garnett, a seasoned pickleball player, shares valuable tips on how to enhance your hand speed for a more agile and responsive game. Follow along with us as we break down the techniques to boost your reflexes on the court.

Transcript:

(00:00) Hi, my name is Connor Garnett. I'm here with Pickleball Central, and today I'm going to show you how to turbocharge your hand speed. Let's dive right in. We're both positioned a step inside the kitchen, ready to evolve our skills. As we engage in this drill, we'll be sparring back and forth, honing our reflexes. Starting at a manageable pace, we gradually escalate the speed. It's all about building comfort before pushing our limits. 

(00:34) Now, test both sides of your game. Feel the rhythm, and once you've hit your stride, intensify the speed. Step by step, as we progress, our hands become quicker, making ball handling more seamless. This drill is a fantastic way to not only enhance your reflexes but also to build the muscle memory needed for agile gameplay. 

(00:52) This drill is brought to you by Pickleball Central, your trusted pickleball experts. They've been a valuable partner in bringing this instructional video to you. Now, let's get those hands moving!Show less

Conclusion: In conclusion, mastering the art of quick hands is pivotal in elevating your pickleball game. By following Connor Garnett's expert guidance and incorporating the suggested drill into your practice routine, you'll be well on your way to achieving faster, more agile hands on the court. A special thanks to Pickleball Central for their support in making this instructional guide possible. Now, go ahead, watch the video, and let's work on those lightning-fast reflexes together!