Speed serve displays
HOW DOES THIS TECHNOLOGY WORK?
Data captured from 10 core tracking cameras is analysed in real time to produce fast, accurate, and reliable serve speed information, a service provided at a number of the major tour events. These cameras along with radars are placed at the base line which picks up the speed of the ball. This information can either be displayed within the large video walls typically used for the scoreboard/electronic line calling, or via court side displays.
WHERE WAS THE TECHNOLOGY DISCOVERED/INVENTED?
Speed serve displays were invented soon after the radar gun was invented by John L. Barker Sr., and Ben Midlock, who developed radar for the military while working for the Automatic Signal Company (later Automatic Signal Division of LFE Corporation) in Norwalk, CT during World War II in 1947. Radar guns is a device used to measure the speed of moving objects. It is often used in professional spectator sport, for things such as the measurement of bowling speeds in cricket, speed of pitched baseballs, athletes and tennis serves.
DOES THIS TECHNOLOGY IMPROVE THE SPORT?
Serve speed displays not only improves player's performance especially during training but also enhances spectator appeal. During training, player can practice his/her serves and record the speed they go. This motivates players to reach their personal best and how to improve his/her technique to serve faster with accuracy. When players serve, the audience will be able to see how fast the serve is going which enhances the audience especially when the serve is recorded to be over 200km/hr.
HAS THE TECHNOLOGY SPREAD TO OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD?
Speed serve displays are most found around the world especially where professional players play and train but are rarely found in amateur players. If countries do not have many professional tennis players than it is not really in need of speed serve displays which makes it hard for young children to play tennis professionally if they come from those countries.
WHEN IS THIS TECHNOLOGY USED?
Speed serve displays are used when in competition and in training. It is used in training because there are many players who are trying to improve their serves.
TECHNOLOGY IN ACTION
Data captured from 10 core tracking cameras is analysed in real time to produce fast, accurate, and reliable serve speed information, a service provided at a number of the major tour events. These cameras along with radars are placed at the base line which picks up the speed of the ball. This information can either be displayed within the large video walls typically used for the scoreboard/electronic line calling, or via court side displays.
WHERE WAS THE TECHNOLOGY DISCOVERED/INVENTED?
Speed serve displays were invented soon after the radar gun was invented by John L. Barker Sr., and Ben Midlock, who developed radar for the military while working for the Automatic Signal Company (later Automatic Signal Division of LFE Corporation) in Norwalk, CT during World War II in 1947. Radar guns is a device used to measure the speed of moving objects. It is often used in professional spectator sport, for things such as the measurement of bowling speeds in cricket, speed of pitched baseballs, athletes and tennis serves.
DOES THIS TECHNOLOGY IMPROVE THE SPORT?
Serve speed displays not only improves player's performance especially during training but also enhances spectator appeal. During training, player can practice his/her serves and record the speed they go. This motivates players to reach their personal best and how to improve his/her technique to serve faster with accuracy. When players serve, the audience will be able to see how fast the serve is going which enhances the audience especially when the serve is recorded to be over 200km/hr.
HAS THE TECHNOLOGY SPREAD TO OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD?
Speed serve displays are most found around the world especially where professional players play and train but are rarely found in amateur players. If countries do not have many professional tennis players than it is not really in need of speed serve displays which makes it hard for young children to play tennis professionally if they come from those countries.
WHEN IS THIS TECHNOLOGY USED?
Speed serve displays are used when in competition and in training. It is used in training because there are many players who are trying to improve their serves.
TECHNOLOGY IN ACTION