Connexa Sports Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq:CNXA) today reported very
positive responses from its initial groups of beta testers of its
Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven Slinger App for tennis. The
initial roll-out of the app’s beta version is now in the hands of
more than 500 testers across the globe with another 500 testers set
to receive it before the holidays.
One of the first testers to provide Slinger with
beta test feedback was ATP Coach of the Year Darren Cahill – coach
to Jannick Sinner, who ended the year ranked #4 in the ATP
rankings.
Darren’s feedback read, “I was given the chance
to test the new Slinger App which provides both technical and
tactical feedback and I am very impressed. I can see this app being
applicable to players of all ages and standards. It is the first
app that I have experienced that uses AI for tactical analysis in a
meaningful way and the fact that it is simultaneously available for
both iOS and Android makes it very appealing.”
Watch Darren Cahill using the Slinger App in the
attached video
https://youtu.be/qU5o4USYkYQ
The Slinger App, powered by Gameface, provides
tennis players with access to analytics data through a sport
specific, automated AI platform that analyzes and extracts data
from uploaded player practice or match videos. Gameface’s core
analytic capabilities are delivered through a compatible single
camera or smartphone, which facilitates scalable solutions for the
tennis market without relying on specific hardware or camera
types.
An avid level beta tester commented in his
feedback, “I was really impressed with the AI accuracy. I uploaded
a video – something not suggested in the set up – just to see if it
would work. Although I know the AI accuracy may not have been
optimal due to the camera angle, I was still able to get great
feedback. Also loved the highlighting of the players body to bring
attention to the monitored areas. Very, very cool!”
Feedback from a club level tester included, “I
have just started to explore the Slinger App. So far I love the way
it has been designed.”
Mike Ballardie, CEO of Connexa Sports
Technologies said, “We are very pleased with this initial feedback
on the Slinger App received to date, ranging from a leading
professional coach right across the tennis spectrum to everyday
club players. We have also received plenty of feedback on minor
tweaks needed, as well as some great suggestions for future
upgrades. The Slinger App has been developed to provide tennis
players with data and analytics across both training and match play
situations and can be used both as a stand-alone app or in
conjunction with a player using their Slinger Bag Launcher,”
Ballardie continued, “our sincere thanks to all
of you who are beta testing the Slinger App and its unique
game-enhancing features. Please keep your comments coming in!”
Following completion of the beta testing
process, the Slinger App will be formally launch to the market in
February 2024. The Slinger App will offer a ‘freemium’ version for
several months with the plan to commence an estimated $10 per month
or $100 per annum subscription service as new analytic features are
added.
The main challenge faced in developing a Tennis
analytics app involves developing recognition learning for the many
different and individual playing styles and techniques used in
today’s modern game. Over the past year, significant testing across
all varieties of playing styles together with input from key tennis
coaching minds has enabled Slinger to identify four universal
pillars that are the common traits on which all players’ games are
built, irrespective of style or technique.
These four critical pillars are: Hitting
Foundation, Shoulder Rotation;
Weight Drift; and Hitting
Contact. The Slinger App utilizes video-based AI
to analyze, measure and report scores for each critical pillar and
then links this to support the player with insights and
self-coaching tips in a very simple and effective way.
Slinger App’s aims to provide players with
regular, meaningful, interesting, and actionable insights to help
improve their game and therefore derive maximum satisfaction and
enjoyment from their time on the court. Like a fitness app, the
Slinger App is designed to encourage regular use to monitor
self-improvement progress.
Ballardie concluded, “Importantly the Slinger
App offers both iOS and Android users the opportunity to access the
ground-breaking tennis AI through their respective app stores.
Additionally, every new Slinger Bag user will now download the
Slinger App to access the Slinger Bag Launcher user guide, FAQs and
and several hundred highly recommended practice videos. This will
further support Slinger in accessing the Sports AI market, which
was recognized as being $2.1 billion in 2022 and is expected to
grow at a CAGR of 30.10% from 2023-20301.”
About Connexa Sports Technologies:
Connexa Sports a leading connected sports
company delivering products, technologies, and Sport-as-a-Service
across a range of sport verticals. Connexa’s mission is to reinvent
sports through technological innovation driven by an unwavering
focus on today’s sports consumer.
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