Online course “Master Your Pop-Up” – from Ian Catanzariti

Fix your pop-up on land with Ian Catanzariti’s step-by-step training system.

Get 20 on-demand streaming video lessons + a downloadable PDF guide.

Access is provided via your customer account after purchase.

🏄 Master Your Pop-Up — Surfing mat Training Course

Learn to pop up with clean technique — on land, before you hit the water. Train timing, posture, and consistency with a clear progression you can repeat anytime.

✅ What’s included

• 20 streaming video lessons (on-demand)
• Bonus: downloadable PDF guide (drills + visual references)

🎥 Course Episodes (20)

Start Here

1. 01 – Intro — What the Surfing mat is and how to use it for pop-up training.
2. 02 – Regular vs Goofy — Find your stance and set up your training correctly.
3. 03 – Paddling — Hand placement, strong strokes, chin up: paddle with control.

Pivot Pop-Up (Old School)

4. 04 – Old School Pop-Up — Step-by-step pivot pop-up for stability and timing.
5. 05 – Old School Pop-Up (Regular) — Full regular-stance demo with key cues.

Explosive Pop-Up

6. 06 – Explosive Pop-Up — Faster take-off: compress, push, and land clean.
7. 07 – Explosive Pop-Up (Regular) — Regular-stance explosive pop-up walkthrough.

Pop-Up Mistakes (and Fixes)

8. 08 – Mistake: Knees Too Wide — Fix alignment to regain stability and power.
9. 09 – Mistake: Back Foot at 90° — Back foot must land over the rear fin.
10. 10 – Full Timeline: Common Mistakes — Complete pop-up breakdown + fixes in the right order.
11. 11 – Mistake: Chin Down — Eyes forward, neck active, better posture.
12. 12 – Mistake: Hand Position — Hands under shoulders for a clean, strong push.
13. 13 – Mistake: Body Too Far From Board — Stay compact to move faster.
14. 14 – Mistake: Front Foot at 90° — Adjust the front foot for control and balance.
15. 15 – Mistake: Knees Opening Out — Re-align hips and knees for precision.
16. 16 – Mistake: Missing Front Arm — Use the front arm to guide and stabilize.
17. 17 – Mistake: Collapsing Elbows — Keep structure for a stronger take-off.

Tips & Training

18. 18 – Ian’s Tips — Key cues to make your pop-up smoother and repeatable.
19. 19 – Training Routine (8-Exercise Flow) — A structured 8-exercise Surfing mat routine to connect paddling, pop-up mechanics, and foot placement into one smooth, repeatable flow.
20. 20 – Extra — Quick insights on Ian Catanzariti and SeaLover Surf School.

📄 Bonus PDF Guide

Download a clear PDF with visual references, foot placement cues, key drills, and progression tips to keep improving between sessions.

🌊 About Ian Catanzariti

Ian Catanzariti is a standout Italian surfer and surf coach from Ostia. He started competing at age 8, won multiple youth categories, and placed 3rd at the Italian Nationals (Assoluti Italiani) in 2025. He is also Head Coach at Sea Lover Surf School (Ostia).

💪 Perfect for

• Surfers who want to improve their pop-up on land
• Beginners and intermediates building confidence and consistency
• Anyone who wants structured dryland surf training

Start training today. Repeat the system, sharpen the movement, and take a better pop-up into the water.