94Fifty's Motion Sensor Basketball Critiques Your Game
Wednesday, February 28, 2013 - by Nancy Lily
As an avid basketball fan myself (with two torn ACLs and three knee
surgeries to prove it), I'm highly intrigued by the 94Fifty sensor basketball,
a new product from InfoMotion Sports Technologies. It's supposedly the first
and most advanced digital sport product that measures basketball
skills in real-time. It analyzes everything from ball-handling to shooting, and
even athleticism.
"One of the
advantages of the point-of-force approach is that we measure muscle memory,
which develops early and responds rapidly to practice. This allows consumers to
engage and remain engaged with their own development because the results can be
improved quickly with practice. A skill-based approach also gives us an almost
unlimited number of ways for players to compete and engage with others,"
said Mike Crowley, CEO of InfoMotion Sports Technologies.
The consumer version of the 94Fifty will include a downloadable app available
on Android and iOS devices.
Using the app, basketball players have access to customized workouts, as well
as the ability to measure shot arc, shot speed, backspin, dribble intensity,
and several other skills.