Twoey’s Tips

Connor Garnett shares his technical insights, strategies, and training methods on pickleball.

Ranked fifth in the world in men’s singles, Connor Garnett is a professional pickleball player competing on both the PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball. He is known for his athleticism, analytical approach, and signature two-handed backhand, the “Twoey”.

Connor Garnett on court

Twoey’s Tips

The keys to controlling the net, creating offense and covering the court

Winning in singles comes down to three things I focus on in my game: controlling the net on the return, creating offense when serving and covering the court.

Connor Garnett on court

Twoey’s Tips

Four patterns to anticipate shots and build your match game plan

Oct 14, 2026 · 4 min read

Connor Garnett hits a two-handed backhand at the net during a PPA Tour match in Las Vegas

Twoey’s Tips

Getting stuck and how to get to the kitchen like a professional

Oct 7, 2026 · 4 min read

Connor Garnett: Positioning Is the Law

Twoey’s Tips

You can have great shots, quick hands and plenty of power. But if you’re standing in the wrong spot, none of it matters.

Sept 9, 2026 · 8 min read

Connor Garnett: 5 Mistakes Most Players Make

Twoey’s Tips

There are a few mistakes I see players make over and over again, regardless of whether they are…

Sept 2, 2026 · 9 min read

Connor Garnett: Strategies for the Kitchen Line

Twoey’s Tips

Getting to the kitchen line is important. Staying in control once you get there is what separates…

Aug 19, 2026 · 7 min read

Connor Garnett: Switching Tennis to Pickleball

Twoey’s Tips

Every week I meet tennis players who are excited to try pickleball. They already have…

Aug 12, 2026 · 6 min read

Connor Garnett: Garnett on the Backhand

Twoey’s Tips

The two-handed backhand has become one of my favorite shots because it gives you so many…

July 22, 2026 · 4 min read


Connor Garnett teaching a pickleball lesson

Pickleball Lessons

Take Your Game to the Next Level

Through two-day camps, private instruction, virtual coaching, and the Twoey Pickleball Lab, Connor Garnett helps players of all skill levels improve faster with small-group instruction focused on strategy, movement, decision-making, and his signature two-handed backhand. His clinics are held throughout the world.

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