How to Film the Perfect Video for Your Analysis
Great coaching starts with great footage. By following these simple guidelines, you'll give your coach the perfect view of your technique, allowing them to provide the most precise and impactful feedback possible.
🎥 Angle is Everything: The Two Essential Shots
For the best analysis, we need to see your stroke from two different angles.
1. Side-On View (Profile View)
What it shows: Your coach will see your swing path (low-to-high), your spacing from the ball, your contact point, and your balance.
How to film: Position the camera parallel to the sidelines, directly in line with where you are making contact with the ball.
2. Rear View (Behind View)
What it shows: This angle reveals your racket preparation, body rotation (hips and shoulders), and the direction of your shot.
How to film: Place the camera directly behind you, centered to your body, looking straight towards the other side of the court.
💡 Pro Tip: If you can only get one angle, choose the Side-On View . It gives us the most critical information about your swing.
📏 Framing & Distance: See the Whole Picture
Your body is a chain of motion, so we need to see all of it!
- Get everything in the frame: Make sure your entire body—from your feet to the top of your racket—is visible throughout the entire swing.
- Don't be too close or too far: As a rule of thumb, there should be a little bit of space visible above your head and below your feet.
☀️ Lighting & Stability: For a Crystal-Clear View
- Let the sun help you: Film with the sun behind the camera, shining on you. You are the star of the show! If the sun is behind you, you'll be a dark silhouette.
- Keep it steady: A shaky camera makes analysis difficult. Use a tripod if you have one. If not, lean your phone against your tennis bag, a water bottle, or a fence post.
✅ What to Record
- Hit 5-10 shots of the single stroke you want analyzed (e.g., 5-10 forehands).
- It's best if someone feeds you balls, but hitting against a wall or using a ball machine works too.
- Keep the total video length to under 2 minutes.
- Slow-motion is a bonus! If your phone can record in slow-motion, sending a slow-mo clip in addition to the regular speed one is incredibly helpful for your coach.
We're excited to see your video and help you take your game to the next level! 🎾
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