08-07-2020, 04:52 AM
(08-06-2020, 07:39 PM)George Cantstandya Wrote: From what I can understand, which isn't much, it appears it tracks location data as well as other stuff like physiological data. Perhaps heart rate and things like that. I suppose the location info could be used to track if the player was in the proper position during plays, running the right route and so forth. That seems like something coaches could figure out just from watching. But I'm guessing there is some fancy computer stuff and data analysis going on that makes it worth using.
Catapult also claims it can reduce injury risk and help with rehab as well. I'm not sure how but this is what they claim:
And as for QBs here is what they say:
And I found this one interesting about linemen:
If it works like they claim it seems like some pretty high tech stuff. I wonder if Mike Brown placed his order for that equipment via his fax machine.. Of course I'm just joking about that. It seems pretty cool to me that they are using technology like that. I hope it pays off, especially the part about reducing the risk of injuries given the last few years.
It is really used in analysing training, what % of time players were moving at different speeds etc. The injury prevention is through being able to measure and plot training loads, you can compare it day to day and monitor the time, distance and intensity of training. If a player has spent a larger % of time at top speed and under fatigue a coach may decide to ease up on the training of that player or athlete to prevent injury for example. I've used them so I am happy to answer if you have any questions.
They also measure acceleration and deceleration so can be used to measure gforce impacts.
It is also not technically GPS as they use sensors they install at the stadium and not satellites but it works on the same principles.
