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 rear view
For best results, place the phone near waist height and point it towards the player. Keep it about 10 feet from the player away from play (so it doesn't get hit).
- 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.