KINEXON Blog

In this section, managing directors and employees of KINEXON Industries and KINEXON Sports report on new product developments, evaluate trends, provide insights into KINEXON’s everyday life and share information on digital transformation in production, logistics, professional sports and live media.

Sports

What Types of Basketball Shots Can COMPETE Vision Improve?

From layups to three-pointers, the types of shots in basketball that players take continues to evolve. But now coaches can use KINEXON COMPETE Vision to analyze practice and game videos to help improve the shots their players take from anywhere on the floor. Here’s how.

There are many types of basketball shots that are taken during a game or practice, but now coaches are using sports analytics to help their players improve on everything from 3-pointers to contested layups.
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KINEXON Sports Data Journalist Transforming The Handball Bundesliga Viewing Experience

Author: Dave Grendzynski

In the world of sports, a data-driven era is emerging, revealing untold stories beyond the on-field action. KINEXON is leading this transformation in Handball Bundesliga. 

And at the heart of it is this season’s game-changing role: the sports data journalist, and Lara Kellermann’s impact in this innovative partnership.

Lara Kellerman attends handball league games in Handball Budnesliga as both sports data journalist and a sports scientist to help television broadcasters and social media experts post about games.
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Furman's Director of Basketball Performance, Matt Aldred, Joins KINEXON as an Ambassador

KINEXON is excited to announce the signing of Matt Aldred, Assistant Head Coach and Director of Basketball Performance, as a member of the KINEXON Ambassador Program.

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How Sports Analytics are Helping To Cut Injury Risks in Handball

KINEXON’s state-of-the-art sensors and real-time data analytics, enable handball teams and coaches to gain a deeper insight into player movements, which is helping to manage player loads and cut injury risks.

Team handball is a game where players are continuously jumping and running and putting themselves at risk for injuries.
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KINEXON Football Analytics Helping to Decrease Injuries at the University of Wyoming

Author: Dave Grendzynski

Eric Donoval, the Director of Sports Performance for the University of Wyoming football team, offers a unique perspective on how KINEXON football analytics are reshaping his program’s training methods.

The University of Wyoming uses sports anlaytics from KINEXON to help provide their coaches and players with insights into their performance each week.
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Sports Science Reveals the Secret Behind Cristina Neagu's Unstoppable Handball Shot

Is Cristina Neagu really the best handball player in the world? Red Bull put together a team, that included a sports scientist from KINEXON, to help answer this question. Here’s what they discovered.

European handball player Cristina Neagu is the subject of a documentary that uses scientists from the sports analytics company KINEXON to try to figure out what makes her shot so hard to stop.
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How Football Analytics Rejuvenated the University of Louisiana's Training Regimen

Author: Dave Grendzynski

Coach Connor Neighbors, the University of Louisiana’s Director of Athletic Performance for Football, offers insights into how the Ragin’ Cajuns” partnership with KINEXON’s football analytics is transforming their training approach.

The University of Louisiana football team practices while using player tracking devices that record data and provide analytics in football for the team.
Sports

What Is Basketball Shot Load and Why Is It Important to Track?

Author: Gregory Bernstein

It’s a make-or-miss league.” This commonly heard phrase, repeated by coaches, players, and analysts worldwide, encapsulates the simple truth about basketball: if your shots go in, your team wins, and if they don’t, you lose. After countless hours of scouting, scheming, and statistical analysis, all the hard work only pays off if the ball goes through the basket. 

With KINEXON’s new shot tracking solution, we’re here to optimize your shooting drills and routines, ensuring your players are physically prepared to execute in the moments the game will be decided.

Basketball analytics are becoming a big part of the game plan for many coaches who are looking for an edge.
Sports

KINEXON Volleyball Analytics: A Revolution in Sports Data

In the age of digitization, volleyball is experiencing a shift. While instinct and intuition still play a vital role in team management and strategy, there’s an ever-increasing emphasis on analytics. 

But what kind of data can you pull? And what type of information can coaches glean from it? Let’s find out.

Volleyball analytics are becoming a large part of the decision-making process coaches go through with players and game strategy.
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Sports Data Campus, KINEXON, and Sevilla FC Team Up to Improve Football Analytics

Author: Dr. Guilherme de Sousa Pinheiro

Sports technology is redefining many of the games we all love, including football. Analytics software is being studied and is ushering in a new era of sports. Thanks, in large part, to the Sports Data Campus, Sevilla FC, and ball tracking technology.

Display of the smart football with the KINEXON Tracking technology.
Sports

How Shot Tracking Can Increase Success During Practice and In-Game

In the dynamic world of basketball, the margins between victory and defeat are razor-thin. As athletes strive for excellence, the significance of data-driven insights cannot be overstated. Shot statistics, generated by basketball analytics software, are a powerful tool that is revolutionizing how players, coaches, and trainers approach the game. 

This article explores the advantages of shot statistics, highlighting four key areas: the objective distribution and patterns of shots, the examination of shot choices, the pinpointing of strengths and weaknesses, and in-depth tactical analysis.

Basketball analytics software can be used to track a number of metrics from shooting percentage to a brand new data point called shot load.
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The Advantages Sports Performance Analysis Software Provide for Coaches and Athletic Trainers

In the modern sports era, the ability to dissect every moment of a game or training session is no longer a luxury but a necessity. With the advancement of technology, sports performance analysis software has emerged as a vital tool for coaches and athletic trainers to refine strategies and optimize athlete performance. 

But what advantages can it offer players, coaches, and athletic trainers?

Sports performance analysis software is being used in many men's and women's sports to compile detailed information about players and teams.