Tennis has long been associated with affluence and exclusivity. But this reputation is looking increasingly outdated, with barriers to entry falling as the sport’s infrastructure develops. Now software engineers and entrepreneurs are making the game even more accessible, with a growing range of apps and gadgets offering recreational players the kind of benefits that were once limited to professionals and clubs.
SwingVision
SwingVision provides a condensed video and a wide range of statistics © SwingVision
If you have ever wondered how your playing statistics might compare with those of the pros, this is the app for you. The brainchild of a former Tesla Autopilot engineer and a former software developer at networking site LinkedIn, SwingVision provides real-time shot tracking, video analysis and officiating using just your phone.
After filming your game from the back of the court, the app provides a condensed video of all shots, with gaps between points erased, as well as a huge range of statistics, from serve speed and forehand winners to errors and shot placement maps.
