In 2013, the Liverpool football team began using GPS devices to track and evaluate the physical fitness of players. The system collects statistics on speed, distance, heart rate, dynamic load and stress, and accelerations and decelerations. All data is collected not only for storage but also in real-time is transmitted to the coaching staff, which allows the coach to instantly make changes to the game.
As you can see, modern technologies have long been used in sports to achieve the highest results, thereby helping athletes win and win trophies. So, which trackers are used by football players and how do they do it?
Zepp Play Soccer
The small tracker, which is mounted on the foot, is equipped with a special algorithm that converts the collected data into the information necessary for a football player. Before starting a workout or game, you must pair the device with the proprietary application via Bluetooth. Then press the button “Start the game” and the tracker will start working.
After the game, the gadget synchronizes the collected information (distance traveled, number of strokes and their strength, number of jerks, maximum speed, total game time) and you can view it in the application. Thanks to Zepp Play Soccer, you will know in which game aspects you succeed and what you need to work on.
OptimEye
Catapult Sports has developed a range of special wearable devices for athletes. Their gadgets are used in more than 20 sports and football is no exception. OptimEye X4 – a device for monitoring the running performance of football players. Reports include:
- a player position on the field
- heartbeat
- jerking information
- recovery time.
OptimEye S5 is a more advanced version of the gadget. In addition to the functions listed above, the device is capable of measuring collisions of football players.
Viper Pod
Viper Pod transmits information in real-time using the Viper Live Streaming service. You can see the online position of the athlete and his movement on the field. The streaming service allows coaches to better monitor their players and respond more quickly to what is happening in the game.
Sockit
And finally – a device for beginner football players (from 5 to 12 years old). There are few “smart” functions in it; it only knows how to highlight in the part that hits the ball. But Sockit will be a great helper for the correct staging. The device is made of special rubber material that can withstand blows to the ball without any problems. It is mounted in the area where the foot rises, and at the moment of impact, the right part lights up the LED indicator, which tells the child that he is doing everything right.
These gadgets are designed so that the player can improve his game. Use the latest technology and let your game be successful. Do you like football? Then you should go to Parimatch, which displays the latest events in the sports world.