2024 PPA Red Rock Open

 

Mixed Doubles 

7:53 Alix Truong / Connor Garnett vs Martina Frantova / Andrei Daescu (Bronze Medal)

Edda Wright/Ben Johns vs Alix Truong/Connor Garnett 

5:08:21 Alix Truong / Connor Garnett vs Lea Jansen / Hayden Patriquin

3:26:14 Mari Humberg / Augustus Ge vs Alix Truong / Connor Garnett 

Singles

1:50:51 Connor Garnett vs Mohaned Alhouni 3:27:12 Connor Garnett vs Hayden Patriquin

Doubles

2:42:53 Connor Garnett / Christian Alshon vs Andrei Daescu / Gabriel Tardio

Hit & Follow Drill - W/ Special Guest - PPA Pro: Alex Walker

00:00 - Intro 00:15 - Unpacking the Hit & Follow Drill 01:07 - Anticipating the Next Ball 01:50 - What Balls to Attack 02:40 - When to Take out of the Air vs. Off the Bounce 03:27 - Different Zones of When to Attack: Yellow, Red and Green 04:48 - Outro

2024 PPA LA Open

 

Singles

Connor Garnett vs Federico Staksrud (Gold)

1:30:32 Connor Garnett vs Rafa Hewett

Doubles

Johns/Johns vs Garnett/Ge
Staksrud/Tellez vs Garnett/Ge

1:29:14 Connor Garnett/Augie Ge vs Joseph/Hovenier

Mixed Doubles

Connor Garnett/Etta Wright vs Lauren Stratman / Hayden Patriquin

Loss Round Of 16: 12-10, 10-12, 9-11

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News

Gold at last: Garnett secures men’s singles title: Connor Garnett is officiallty a gold medalist on the PPA Tour

Garnett, Staksrud set Championship Sunday clash 

Forbes: Two First Time Singles Winners At The Professional Pickleball Association LA Open

PPA Stats Desk: #3 Connor Garnett needed three games to get by both Rafa Hewett and Jaume Martinez Vich Thursday. He’s looking for his first gold after four silvers. Garnett lost to Staksrud 4-11, 12-10, 11-2 in the gold medal match in Minnesota. 

Was there any doubt that this was going to end up in the top ten? 🔝🔟 @Con_Garnett @SportsCenter pic.twitter.com/5kmMjLmOLU

— Carvana PPA Tour (@PPAtour) April 22, 2024

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James Ignatowich Newsletter: The Backhand by Connor

 

Connor's video and write-up were featured in the April 18, 2024 James Ignatowich Newsletter. 

Mastering the Two-Handed Backhand: A Comprehensive Guide

1) What is a key aspect of hitting a successful two-handed backhand ("the twoey")?

a) Strong right hand involvement
b) Wide swing arc
c) Minimal use of left hand
d) Strong left hand involvement

2) When is it advantageous to utilize the two-handed backhand?

a) When you want to hit a slice shot
b) When you need to play a drop shot
c) When you need additional power on your shot
d) When you want to hit a lob

3) Which part of the body is primarily responsible for generating power in the two-handed backhand?

a) Arms
b) Legs
c) Core and hips
d) Shoulders

4) How can you start the motion for a two-handed backhand shot?

a) By keeping both hands on the same side of the paddle
b) By throwing the right hand across the body
c) By dipping the paddle tip and throwing the left hand across
d) By keeping the left hand still

5) What role does the left hand play in executing a two-handed backhand?

a) It provides the bulk of the power
b) It remains passive during the shot
c) It stabilizes the paddle during the swing
d) It generates spin after contact

6) What is the recommended swing length for a two-handed backhand?

a) Shorter than the swing for a forehand
b) Longer than the swing for a forehand
c) Equal to the swing for a forehand
d) It varies depending on the situation

7) How should the paddle be positioned at the point of contact in a two-handed backhand?

a) With the paddle tilted upwards
b) With the paddle perpendicular to the ground
c) With the paddle tilted downwards
d) It doesn't matter

8) What should the upper body do during the power phase of a two-handed backhand?

a) Remain still while the hips initiate the swing
b) Move independently from the hips
c) Rotate in the opposite direction of the swing
d) Bend forward towards the ball

9) Which shot is NOT listed as an effective alternative to the two-handed backhand?

a) One-handed flick
b) One-handed counter
c) Slice dink
d) Forehand drive

10) What muscle groups are primarily engaged in the power generation of the two-handed backhand?

a) Forearms and biceps
b) Shoulders and triceps
c) Legs, hips, and core
d) Chest and back muscles

Answer Key:

1. d) Strong left hand involvement
2. c) When you need additional power on your shot
3. c) Core and hips
4. c) By dipping the paddle tip and throwing the left hand across
5. a) It provides the bulk of the power
6. a) Shorter than the swing for a forehand
7. b) With the paddle perpendicular to the ground
8. a) Remain still while the hips initiate the swing
9. d) Forehand drive
10. c) Legs, hips, and core

Swingin' with The Connor Garnett Twoey

Swingin' with The Connor Garnett Twoey

In the world of pickleball, let's set the scene, Where Connor Garnett reigns, he's the games twoey king. With his two-handed backhand, he steals the show, The James Ignatowich Newsletter delves into his secrets, come on, let's go!

First up, the swing, it's gotta be tight, A compact motion, it's just right. No need for extravagance, keep it in range, That's the key to Connor's patent pending exchange.

But swingin' ain't just about the arms, you see, It's all about that hip rotation, let it flow free. Engage the kinetic chain, from feet to core, That's how you unleash the twoey's roar!

Now, Connor's left hand, it's the star of the show, It packs the punch, it's ready to go. With a flick of the wrist and a dip of the paddle, He sends that ball flying, no need to dawdle.

When to use it? Ah, that's the trick, On a baseline drive, or a dink so slick. When power's the name of the game, you know what to do, Bust out the twoey, and bid your foes adieu.

So next time you're on the court, channel Connor's style, With a compact swing and a confident smile. Engage that kinetic chain, let the hips do their thing, And you'll be swingin' like Garnett, a Pickleball Twoey King!

Pro Pickleball REC Game! Learn from MY Mistakes! 😉

 

Connor Garnett/Pesa Teoni vs Augie Ge/Jordon Briones #1

 

CRAZY Pro REMATCH! What Do I Need to Do to WIN?!?

Connor Garnett/Pesa Teoni vs Augie Ge/Jordon Briones #2

Interview Questions Time Code List (2013-2024)

 

 

MaryGoRound: March 29, 2024

1. 0:00 - MaryGoRound Podcast Episode 20 Introduction 🎬
2. 1:20 - Guest Intro 🔥
3. 1:39 - Connor Garnett's birthday🎂
4. 3:00 - Connor's hidden golf skills ⛳️
5. 3:55 - Traveling life ✈️
6. 5:25 - International travel 🇦🇺
7. 6:34 - Connor Garnett's background 😁
8. 8:28 - Knowing Tyson in the tennis world 🎾
9. 12:49 - Pickleball connect's people 👥
10. 15:07 - Grand Slams 🏓
11. 16:40 - Prediction on singles 👤
12. 19:17 - Connor's most memorable match 💭
13. 21:33 - Recovering from singles 🛁
14. 25:20 - Going full-time pickleball 💼
15. 30:03 - Connor Garnett's two-handed backhand 😱
16. 32:12 - Goals for the rest of 2024 📋

DUPR Chat January 19, 2024

1. 0:10 What sparked your interest in Minor League and how did you learn about it?
2. 1:08 Do you feel like Minor League Pickleball prepared you for your first Major League event?
3. 2:44 Who would you recommend Minor League Pickleball for, and why?
4. 3:17 What do you think about DUPR as a rating system?
5. 3:40 Any general thoughts on the importance of having one rating for the sport?

Sleeve’s Senior Pickleball Report podcast January 6, 2024

1. 0:51 Connor Garnett Introduction
2. 1:14 How did pickleball find you?
3. 2:50 Was the two-handed backhand your best shot in tennis?
4. 4:43 If you were to give one (two-handed backhand) drill, would it be to work with the non-dominant hand first?
5. 6:27 When playing doubles, do you prefer to hit the ball to a particular side of the court?
6. 7:22 2023 Recap
7. 9:24 Talk about the process of finding partners in Doubles and Mixed Doubles
8. 11:51 Chemistry plays a role. Who will you be playing with in 2024?
9. 14:53 MLP Experinece
10. 17:21 Event Head Space
11. 19:14 Pro XR Signature Paddle
12. 22:21 Paddle Weight
13. 23:45 YouTube Instructional Videos
14. 25:40 Sponsors

Briones Pickleball Podcast December, 13 2023 

1. 00:00:00- Introducing pro pickleball player Connor Garnett
2. 00:01:40 - College Tennis and the Journey to Pro Pickleball Competition
3. 00:04:38 - First tournament experience
4. 00:09:28 - Developing Deception, and the nuances of pro doubles PB
5. 00:11:02 - The extremely quick rise of Connor Garnett
6. 00:14:13 - A Winning Strategy in pro singles pickleball
7. 00:18:54 - The Importance of a Strong Serve and the Two-Handed Backhand in Pickleball
8. 00:20:30 - Evolution of Paddle Technology and Two-Handed Backhands in Pickleball
9. 00:27:02 - From Investment Banking to Full-Time Pickleball
10. 00:29:35 - MLP SUCCESS
11. 00:31:52 - The Pros and Cons of Rally Scoring in Pickleball, and Which one is Preferable?
12. 00:36:39 - Improving Dinking and Mid Court Resets in Pickleball
13. 00:38:12 - Two-Handed Pickleball Technique and Its Evolution
14. 00:42:40 - The Mental Side of Pickleball: Handling Pressure and Playing to Win or Playing to Lose
15. 00:52:11 - The Tricky Process of Finding Partners in Pro Pickleball
16. 00:59:30 - Closing thoughts and Connor Garnett pickleball camps!

Front Row Podcast December 13, 2023

1. 0:12 – Coach Mark Gottfried talks to one of the top Pickleball players in the world.
2. 5:02 – Transition from Tennis to Pickleball.
3. 7:02 – Inherent stubbornness fuels competitive spirit.
4. 9:48 – “Tough tennis coach shaped me, made me tougher.”
5. 13:37 – Growing interest in UFC and combat sports.
6. 19:01 – Pressure on sports leaders to secure lucrative TV contracts.
7. 21:36 – Reflect on past struggles, beat the obstacles, and keep moving forward.
8. 25:31 – “Top players study film to improve their game.”
9. 27:58 – Aggressive two-handed backhand revolutionizes tennis shots.
10. 32:21 – Influencers, balancing making money & improving, and the evolving role of social media.
11. 34:34 – Pickleball may become an Olympic sport in the future.
12. 39:06 – Different tennis player styles adapting to pickleball.
13. 41:27 – Balancing competitiveness and off-court preparation for success.
14. 43:35 – Work hard in silence, let results speak.”
15. 47:42 – “Staying at the top in sports is tough.”

Pickleball Pod November 16, 2023

1. 0:00 Explaining the rules to Connor Garnett
2. 3:10 Banker in previous life
3. 7:10 The decision to go full-time
4. 9:51 Let’s talk about Nationals
5. 16:00 The amateur experience with UTPR and sandbagging
6. 21:16 Progression draw loved it, hated it and indifferent
7. 30:20 JW the first new champ in 7 years
8. 36:46 Haworth’s big upset
9. 39:16 Collin claps back at DUPR
10. 46:18 Do JW and Collin share secrets at MLP?
11. 50:42 Lea Jansen wants to change the serve game
12. 58:08 AJ and Fed at Nationals
13. 1:06:13 The status of San Clemente

The Pickleball Clinic Interview September 12, 2023

1. 0:00 - Intro
2. 0:40 - Why Connor's singles game is so lethal
3. 1:20 - The future of singles in pro pickleball
4. 3:50 - How Connor hits his two-handed backhand
5. 6:00 - The importance of footwork
6. 6:40 - Being Novak Djokovic's hitting partner
7. 8:40 - Depth vs. slice vs. power
8. 10:30 - Historic pickleball paddles
9. 11:30 - Connor on pickleball's growth
10. 14:45 - Reaction to MLP/PPA merger
11. 15:20 - What other pros think about the merger
12. 16:00 - Investing in pickleball
13. 19:10 - Why Connor loves pickleball

Inside MLP: EP 43 Connor 'The Condor' Garnett Has Arrived! July 26, 2023

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

2013 Seattle Times: Five questions 

1: What’s your most memorable athletic moment so far, and did it come in tennis? my first tournament 2: Got a tennis hero, and what do you like about them? Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 3: When did you start playing tennis and why? From the tender age of 5, Garnett embarked on a tennis journey initiated by his father. 4: Is there one inspirational quote that really speaks to you and that you’ve built your athletic career behind? "No pain, no gain," 5: Do you have any career goals in tennis, and is being 5-foot-8, 140 pounds an obstacle? collegiate play and professional tennis

Resource:

Connor Garnett Press

Potential Interview Questions: 33