Recording guide
How to record a tennis forehand for analysis.
Record directly from behind the player. Rear view is the only supported angle because our current reference videos use this view. Keep the camera steady and capture the full body and racket through the whole swing.
The setup
Make the movement easy to see.
- 01Record directly from behind the player
Place the phone near waist height behind the player, facing toward the net. Keep it safely out of play and far enough back to fit the full body and racket through the swing. Side, front, and three-quarter views are not supported.
- 02Keep the full body in frame
Keep the feet, shoulders, hitting arm, and racket in frame through the full follow-through.
- 03Hold the camera still
Rest the phone on a tripod, fence mount, or stable surface. If you pan the camera, it's harder to tell which movement comes from the player.
- 04Choose clear light
Avoid strong light behind the player. Too little light can also blur the racket and limbs.
- 05Trim to one swing
Leave a short lead-in and keep the full follow-through. MP4 clips can be up to 60 seconds long, though a single swing is easier to review.
Before uploading
Run a ten-second check.
- Is the camera directly behind the player, facing toward the net?
- Can you see both feet for the whole swing?
- Does the hitting arm stay clear of another player or fence?
- Is the racket visible through contact and follow-through?
- Does the clip play normally as an MP4?
If you answered no to any of these, adjust the camera and record another clip before uploading.