14 DAY TRIAL // Legendary tennis player Jimmy Connors and ICN Corporate Limited today announced Tennis 109 with Jimmy Connors, an application for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad.
Now available for 10 bucks from the iTunes App Store, the instructional app revolves around Jimmy's signature 'keep it simple' philosophy and gives instant access to Connors' tips, lessons and thoughts on the game.
Those who want to learn about the man’s carrier are equally encouraged to download this app right now, ICN said.
"I think people will really enjoy the content of my app," said Connors.
"In collaboration with app publisher ICN, we've compiled my tennis philosophy and lessons as well as an inside look at some of my toughest opponents, favorite matches and tennis today.”
“Our goal was to give users an interesting look at my career and simultaneously make them feel like they are getting me as a coach, guiding them through the game shot by shot," Connors concluded.
According to the developers of Tennis 109, the App contains over an hour’s worth of video, which is why users must be sure to have about 685 MB of free space (note that the process of installation requires over a gigabyte of free space).
There users will get tips from the most aggressive returner of serve of all time, such as the vital importance of movement and getting back into position after every shot, forehand, backhand, volleys, lobs, serves, grip, movement, passing shots, smashes and, returning.
“To avoid the need to be connected to the internet every time you wish to view the App content, the videos are loaded in to the App once during initial installation,” the publishers said.
Users will only be able to download the application using their Mac or PC with iTunes. To install, connect your device to the computer and sync with iTunes.
Tennis 109 with Jimmy Connors is compatible with iPhone, iPod touch and iPad and requires iOS 3.1 or later.