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.

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COMPETE Vision: How KINEXON is Transforming Camera Tracking Technology and Basketball Analytics

Author: Jonas Bohner

As a basketball coach, you already know how vital the stat sheet is for you, your athletes, and the coaching staff. This might include box score stats such as rebounds, assists, and fouls. But most importantly, everyone is traditionally tracking shot statistics – points scored, 2‑point vs. 3‑point shots, makes vs. misses. Considering how shot statistics are tracked, what if you could capture and analyze the data without needing a wearable device or recording by hand?

Video recordings are the newest way coaches are getting basketball analytics from practice or games.
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How Sports Performance Tracking Technology Can Improve Max Speed in Football

Football is a game of inches and can be the difference between victory and defeat; coaches and athletes are constantly seeking innovative ways to gain an edge. One of the most crucial aspects of the game is speed — the ability to cover ground quickly, change direction on a dime, and execute plays with precision. This is where the combination of sports performance coaches and cutting-edge technology come into play.

Sports performance tracking technology is now being used to determine the maximum speed for football players in America and in Europe.
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Sports Analytics: A Game-Changer for Injury Prevention in Team Handball

Team handball is a dynamic sport that requires agility, strength, and endurance. However, like any physical activity, it comes with the risk of injuries.

Fortunately, modern sports science, particularly sports analytics, is opening new avenues for injury prevention. Let’s explore how this data-driven approach is making handball safer for athletes.

Team handball is an exciting sport but very hard on the body and can result in many injuries for players.
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Why Basketball Coaches Use Athlete Profiling in the Off-Season

The offseason holds immense importance for basketball players and coaches, marking a crucial phase in their preparations for a strenuous season. The integration of performance tracking technology has brought about a transformative shift in how athletes and coaches navigate the offseason. This technology not only aids in refining coaching techniques and elevating long-term athletic development but also facilitates the evaluation of new player prospects, all while gearing up for the demands of the regular season.

Athlete profiling can be done by basketball coaches during offseason workouts to help improve play.
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Enhancing Athletic Ability: The Intersection of Sports Performance Training and Sports Analytics

In the dynamic world of sports, athletes are continually seeking an edge to maximize their performance. Two essential aspects that are revolutionizing the way athletes train and compete are sports performance training and sports analytics. In short, they’re harnessing the power of cutting-edge training techniques and data-driven insights to unlock their full potential.

A sports scientist works with an athlete during a sports performance training session.
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Customizing Sports Data Analytics: Empowering Women Athletes through Daily Surveys

In the world of sports, the pursuit of excellence is constant. Whether you’re a player, coach, or athletic trainer you’re always looking for ways to improve your performance, or the overall performance of your team, and gain a competitive edge. 

A game-changer in achieving this and optimize performance strategies lies in the fusion of sports data analytics and a deeper understanding of women’s menstrual cycle through daily surveys. Let’s dive in.

Sports data is now being designed with women in mind by using daily surveys and demand planners.
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Sports Performance Tracking: Transitioning From the Weight Room to On-Court Training

Coaches are always looking for innovative methods to enhance their team’s performance. In recent years, the integration of sports performance tracking technology has revolutionized how basketball practices are conducted. 

By analyzing performance data, coaches can gain invaluable insights into players’ strengths, weaknesses and progress, enabling them to tailor practice sessions for maximum impact. This article talks about how basketball coaches can use sports performance tracking technology to help plan their practice before or after workouts.

Basketball coaches are now using sports performance tracking technology to make the switch from weight room workouts to on-the-court practices and games.
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How Does a Football (Soccer) Vest Help Coaches Collect Data and Analytics?

In the fast-paced world of modern (football) soccer, staying ahead of the competition is crucial. One innovation transforming the game is the use of a football (soccer) vest equipped with a player tracking device that uses cutting-edge technology to collect data and analytics. 

They’re helping coaches and athletic trainers to make better decisions about their players and game plans, which is turning losses into wins. Here’s how.

A soccer vest is worn by players in many sports, either above or underneath their playing or practice jersey.
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How Can Coaches Use Recorded Practices or Game Videos to Track Basketball Analytics?

Recording basketball practices and games is an integral part of the job for any coach. The video provides a unique perspective, not only for the men and women in charge of the team, but for players and athletic trainers, too. 

But that’s only part of the reason video is changing the way the game is played now more than ever. 

Video is now being used to create data and basketball analytics for coaches and athletic trainers to gain insights into practice and game strategies..
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How Does a Football (Soccer) GPS Tracker Benefit Players and Coaches?

Technology is revolutionizing the world of sports, and football (soccer) is no exception. One of the most groundbreaking innovations in the field is the soccer GPS tracker. If you’re a trainer or sports scientist, you already know that this cutting-edge device is transforming the way players and coaches analyze and improve the way they approach the game. 

A KINEXON Sports Product Coach is setting up the GPS System.
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Football Injuries: Establishing a Sound Return to Play Strategy With Data

Returning to the field after after the most common football injuries is critical for athletes. It requires careful evaluation and consideration. In recent years, player tracking technology has emerged as a valuable tool in decision-making, enabling coaches and medical staff to make informed judgments on players’ readiness to resume play. By assessing progress and recovery through performance tracking metrics, teams can ensure a safer and more effective return-to-play process.

Football injuries are common, but with the help of sports data, coaches and athletic trainers establish better return to play strategies.
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What a Sports Heart Rate Monitor Can Reveal About Athletes

It’s terrifying and surprising when a young athlete suddenly collapses because their heart stops working. But we must remember it’s not common. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, cardiac arrest only happens to about 2,000 people under 25 years old each year. 

Bronny James’s collapse and hospitalization were reminiscent of the collapse of the Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin on the field during a game in January. Hamlin said his cardiac arrest was caused by commotio cordis when severe trauma to the chest disrupts the heart’s electrical charge and causes dangerous fibrillations, but what happened to James is still unclear. 

To prevent this from happening, screenings are often done on young athletes to look for any potential heart issues. Although it could not have prevented it, additional information can be provided by a sports heart rate monitor. In this blog post, we look closer at their importance, features, and how to use them effectively.

A sports heart rate monitor can be worn around the chest, upper arm, calf, wrist or in a sports bra.