New technological solutions designed as training aids for basketballers.
94Fifty and more recently from sports equipment heavyweight Wilson, which offer feedback to ballers and their coaches. There is also the Hoop Tracker system that combines a wrist-worn sensor with a detector stuck on the rim to tally your successful shots. It is the latter that most closely aligns with ShotTracker.
ShotTracker is a wearable system for basket ball players that automatically tracks shot motions, attempts, makes and mistakes. It combines a wrist sensor, a net sensor and a mobile app to measure and help you step up your game. Every time you shoot, the wrist sensor sends a message to the net sensor which registers if you made or missed the shot. You can then visualize detailed statistics in the app.
Shot statistics and analysis can reveal a treasure trove of useful information about a basketballer’s game. But those plying their trade in lower leagues and pickup games aren’t likely to have access to such data (overbearing parents notwithstanding). ShotTracker is a system that relies on wearable technology to track your shooting success, providing insights into your strengths and the areas in need of improvement.
Three components make up the ShotTracker system. The first link in the chain is a sensor attached to the net. This weatherproof unit runs on a rechargeable lithium-polymer battery and remains in sleep mode until the user starts shooting.
A signal is sent to the net from a separate sensor worn by the user. This weighs 0.35 oz (9.9 g) and is designed to fit snugly under a purpose-made wrist band or sleeve. As the wearer fires off each shot, the wrist sensor alerts the net sensor to the incoming ball, which in turn is able to record shots made and shots missed.
This data is collected and analyzed by the companion smartphone app. In addition to archiving every shot attempt, shot success, shooting percentages and compiling a shot map, it offers training drills tailored to the user aimed at improving their weaknesses. It also gives basketball coaches the ability to assign workouts to their players and track their progress.
Wilson X: The Ball That Tracks Makes & Misses.
Becoming your team’s go-to shooter takes hard work. And now that hard work works smarter with the Wilson X Connected basketball – the ball that tracks your shooting stats, so you can analyze the data and improve your game.
The world’s first attachment-free smart basketball that tracks makes, misses and shot range when paired with Wilson X app via Bluetooth
Tracks field goal percentage and range to show you where you’re money and where you’re not so hot
Works on any regulation 10-foot hoop with a net
App features four game modes with real game situations, each training you to be a difference maker under pressure
Shares the same game-ready qualities of all Wilson basketballs: it is regulation size and weight with an unrivaled grip and durability