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In the modern era of sports, where technology and innovation are redefining the boundaries of human performance, data analytics has emerged as a powerful tool for enhancing player performance. Tennis, a sport known for its precision, strategy and split-second decision-making, is ripe for leveraging data-driven…
Pose estimation is a computer vision task that infers the pose of a person or an object in an image or a video. We can also think of pose estimation as the problem of determining the position and orientation of a camera relative to a…
Tennis is a sport that requires not only physical stamina and skill, but also strategic thinking and analysis. Whether you're a professional tennis player or an amateur looking to improve your game, video analysis apps can be a valuable tool in your training arsenal. Many…
The evolution of tennis rackets has played a significant role in shaping the modern game of tennis. A progression from wooden rackets to high-tech composite materials, providing better performance and durability has been seen. The early rackets were heavy and less durable, but as time…
Tennis, like all sports, is developing at a rapid rate. It has always been ahead of the curve in terms of utilising the latest technology since the successful introduction of Hawk-Eye back in 2005. Unlike other sports such as football, the interpretation of the rules…
With the advancement of digital video and technology over the past several years, there has been a clear increase in the use of video analysis as a coaching tool in sport. Video analysis allows athletes to take a more critical look at their performance in…
Video plays a huge role in professional sport these days. There's almost never a day that goes by when there is no professional sport on TV. Video allows for consumption of sport for people all around the world, but do you know the different ways…
In this blog article, we will break down the differences in technique from a technical standpoint between two of the greatest players in tennis history, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. Both have had incredibly successful and distinguished careers to date, with 41 Grand Slam Men’s…
Video analysis has become more and more prevalent within elite level sport, as athletes at the top of their respective fields strive for marginal gains over their rivals. Although this level of analysis is now commonplace at the elite level, this has not always been…
There are many hidden benefits to using video analysis technology, not only to improve technique when striking a ball or swinging a driver as you might think. NBA star LeBron James is widely known as not only one of the most talented athletes in the…
Video analysis technology has become more and more prevalent within elite level sport, as athletes at the top of their respective fields strive for marginal gains over their rivals. Although this level of analysis is now commonplace at the elite level, this has not always…
Over the years, technology has become smarter, resilient and less burdensome. It offers a new era of opportunities and helps people improve in every aspect of their lives. New technologies are paving the way in athletics and making tasks quicker, simpler and more efficient. Coaches…
Technology has changed so many aspects of our lives and the world of sport is no exception. Its use over the next few years will influence the future of sport significantly. Here’s a quick look at just three of the many things you will likely…