But ideal preparation does not always produce ideal results.

It may not have been the ideal preparation but after 20 years as a professional, I have got my priorities right.

Ninety minutes against Manchester United last night was not ideal preparation.

It is not ideal preparation for next week's British Open, the final women's major of the year.

Both players will see the final as ideal preparation for the French Open in just over a week.

His varied background in newspapers and television was ideal preparation for the campaign trail.

It's built for rough, uncomfortable places and the cabin offers ideal preparation.

But that aside, it's pretty much ideal preparation for the marathon, right down to the drinks on offer.

Four fast cups of strong coffee were not an ideal preparation for accurate long-distance shooting.

The game was not the ideal preparation for Ward's return, but it would have to do.