KINEXON Sports App Guide: Drill Index Widget
The Drill Index Widget is a powerful new feature in the KINEXON SportsApp that provides coaches with deep insights into training drills. By displaying the normative range of key performance metrics for different drill types, it helps coaches understand typical versus high-end workload demands, compare drills across single sessions (POST) and historical data (DEVELOP), and design training sessions that optimize player development while preventing overtraining.
Why Use the Drill Index Widget?
Key Benefits for Coaches
- Plan Efficiently – Build data-informed practice scripts with the right workload balance.
- Compare Demands – See how different drills compare in workload and intensity.
- Track Progress – Identify trends over time to adjust training strategies.
- Filter & Customize – In DEVELOP, set a minimum phase duration to refine your analysis.
- Export Data Easily – Save individual tables or export global data for deeper review.
Understanding the Widget Layout
The Drill Index Widget is a table-based visualization that categorizes training phases and displays:
- Phase Type – What type of drill it is (e.g., Warm-up, Sprint, Small-Sided Game).
- Metrics Normative Range – The typical and high-end values for selected performance metrics.
- Record Count – The sample size (Example: If a Warm-up drill had 20 players, the record value is 20. If two Warm-up phases occurred with 20 players each, the record is 40).
Example views:
POST Widget (Single Session Analysis) – Breakdown of drills within a session.
How to Use the Drill Index Widget
Step 1: Ensure Phase Types Are Defined
- Assign phase types to all training drills in KINEXON SportsApp.
- Use phase types to represent specific drills rather than generic groupings:
- Bad Example – Phase Type: Drill, Phase Description: 3 on 2
- Good Example – Phase Type: 3 on 2, Phase Description: Day after game vs. opponent A.
- Increased granularity of phase types will result in more specific insights from the Drill Index.
- Step 2: Open the Drill Index Widget
- Navigate to POST (single session) or DEVELOP (historical data).
- Select the Drill Index Widget from the widget options.
Step 3: Customize Widget Options (For DEVELOP Analysis)
- Set Minimum Phase Duration – Exclude short phases that are not representative of typical demands for that drill.
- Export Data – Save individual drill tables or all global data.
Step 4: Interpret Data & Adjust Training
Identify Overloads: If a high-intensity drill exceeds benchmarks, reduce workload.
Compare Drills: Find the most effective drills for your players’ goals.
Refine Training Plans: Adjust workloads for optimal player performance.
Real-World Use Case
Scenario: Optimizing Small-Sided Games for Match Readiness
Objective: A soccer coach wants players to experience game-like workloads during training.
Step 1: Check past Small-Sided Game drills in the Drill Index Widget.
Step 2: Compare sprint distance per player to high-intensity game norms.
Step 3: If training values are lower, increase drill duration or intensity.
Step 4: Monitor in DEVELOP to track improvement over time.
Example Table Comparing Sprint Distance in Drills vs. Games
Data Collection
Sprint diagnostics fit seamlessly into any training session. Here’s how the capture process works:
- Line up athletes at a start line
- Hold a stationary position for at least 2 seconds
- Sprint a predefined distance (20m, 30m, 40m, or 60m)
- The system automatically detects and logs the sprint — no tagging or manual input required
Data Analysis
Once enabled, a new section labeled DIAGNOSTICS appears in the app. This complements existing STATISTICS, POST, and DEVELOP views. Coaches can now access a detailed breakdown of sprint events, including:
- Time splits at 5m or 10m intervals
- Average and maximum speed
- Maximum acceleration
- Instantaneous velocity and acceleration curves
Performance Insights, Injury Prevention, and Coaching Advice
“The insights we gain from the data often confirm what we see on the field. Our structured athlete monitoring approach enables precise load management and targeted training periodization, which have undoubtedly played a role in our success.”
When it comes to managing injury risk and return-to-play: “We aim to avoid sudden load spikes. While it’s difficult to quantify whether this leads to faster rehabilitation, we collaborate closely with the medical team to ensure the return-to-play process is as progressive and controlled as possible.”
But being able to live-track session goals — like limiting a player to 70% of her max speed — is a significant asset in the rehab process.
The data has also helped with individual accountability: “We used the data to show a player that her current workload was below expectations, and that we needed more from her. In that sense, the data has already influenced behavior.”
“It’s important to be patient and to always interpret data in context. My advice would be: start with the basics — perhaps with 2 or 3 core metrics — and try to go more in-depth once you have a solid foundation.
For me, continuous self-education is essential. Coaches need to take the time to really understand the data, read into it, and look for relevant studies and resources.”
“Technologies like KINEXON are a tremendous asset — but coaches’ intuition still plays a vital role. Despite all the technological advancements, we’re working with people, and that always has to come first.”
What’s Next and How to Get Started
KINEXON is actively expanding the capabilities of the Sprint Diagnostic Tool to deliver even deeper performance insights. Upcoming features will include:
- Force/velocity profiling derived from instantaneous velocity samples
- Contextual workload tracking to evaluate sprint output in relation to training demands
The Sprint Diagnostic Tool will be available with KINEXON App version 12.2 by the end of May.
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Conclusion
The Drill Index Widget is your secret weapon for making training data-informed, efficient, and impactful. Whether analyzing a single session in POST or tracking long-term trends in DEVELOP, this feature provides actionable insights to optimize player readiness and fine-tune training strategies.
Next Steps: Try it now and level up your coaching!
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