Recording guide
How to record a tennis forehand for analysis.
A stable view of one complete swing gives pose tracking a better chance of following your body from preparation through follow-through.
The setup
Make the movement easy to see.
- 01Use a side view
Place the phone near waist height and point it across the swing path. Keep it outside the court and away from play.
- 02Keep the full body in frame
The feet, shoulders, hitting arm, racket, and follow-through should remain visible.
- 03Hold the camera still
Use a tripod, fence mount, or stable surface. Panning makes the player's movement harder to separate from camera movement.
- 04Choose clear light
Avoid strong backlighting and low light that turns the racket or limbs into blur.
- 05Trim to one swing
Keep a short lead-in and the full follow-through. KinetiCourt accepts MP4 clips up to 60 seconds, but one swing is easier to review.
Before uploading
Run a ten-second check.
- 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 the answer to one of these is no, adjust the camera and record again before uploading.