How Ball Tracking Turns Subjective Impressions Into Objective Measures
KINEXON Sports is the world’s only ball tracking provider to offer sensor technology that can be integrated into official football and handball match balls. The technology provides real-time positions and inertial data (impacts and spin rate) of the ball with accuracy down to the centimeter. So, let’s find out how it helps coaches transform subjective impressions to objective measures.
KINEXON’s ball sensor is seamlessly incorporated into the ball through a suspension system, a technology that was developed and patented by adidas. KINEXON is also proud to have been validated by the FIFA Quality Programme and awarded the title of “FIFA Preferred Provider: Live Player & Ball Tracking.”
Our Webinar Explains How Ball Tracking Technology Works
Data With Context: How Ball Tracking Data Transforms Subjective Impressions to Objective Measures
Did you miss our webinar titled: “Data With Context: How Ball Data Transforms Subjective Impressions to Objective Measures?” If you did, but are interested in learning more about the most advanced ball tracking technology in sports, you can still watch it on demand.
In this webinar, René Prüßner (Head of Sports Science at KINEXON Sports) shares his insights on how the lightweight sensor is integrated into official game balls. The sensor uses ultra-wideband and inertial measurement unit (IMU) technology to capture and analyze the ball’s position and inertial data in real-time.
KINEXON Sports is the only ball tracking provider to offer this sensor technology for football and handball. During the webinar, you’ll learn more about what it took to be validated by the FIFA Quality Programme as the world’s first FIFA Preferred Provider Live Player & Ball Tracking.
Ultimately, you will learn how ball tracking can elevate analytics to a new level by providing coaches, media, and fans with valuable insights into the game, such as ball speed, spin rate, trajectory, and impact. Don’t miss this opportunity to get an exclusive look into this innovative sports technology with KINEXON Sports ball tracking.
Learn More About Ball Tracking
KINEXON Sports ball tracking is a technology that allows the recording and analysis of the position and movement of the ball in real-time.
The sensor “lives” inside the ball via a suspension system, developed and patented by adidas. Combining the ultra-wideband (UWB) and inertial measurement unit (IMU) technology provides an ecosystem of insights for coaches, media, fans, and referees.
If you’d like to get a more detailed overview of live ball tracking by KINEXON Sports, click the link below.
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