Fans of badminton, get ready for an exciting new development in your favorite sport! The Yonex-Sunrise India Open is set to introduce a speed-tracking system that will display smash speeds live on-screen. Developed by Hawk-Eye Innovations, this tracker has already been tested at five tournaments and will now go live for the first time at this event.
Last year, the Indian leg of the MetLife BWF World Superseries tour made headlines with Hawk-Eye’s instant-review technology for line calls. Now, the speed-tracking system is set to take the sport to new heights. Testing has revealed some incredible facts, with smashes hitting speeds of 340-360kph, and sometimes even reaching 400kph. This makes badminton not only the fastest racket sport but possibly the fastest sport in the world.
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The system utilizes high-frame-rate cameras mounted above the court, tracking the shuttle at all times to showcase the astonishing speeds at which it is hit. It can also calculate and display the impressive reaction times required to keep the rally going. It’s important to note that the cameras used for speed tracking are different from those used for instant reviews.
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Lee Jones, the Badminton Operations Manager at Hawk-Eye Innovations, explained that developing this system was no easy feat, given the unpredictable flight path of the shuttle. However, after extensive testing at several events, they have successfully customized the tracker to record the entire flight path of the shuttle and provide real-time speed data.
This new development will not only enhance the spectator experience but also enable players, commentators, media, and fans to analyze the game in terms of numbers. With this data, the differences between players can be quantified, and the live display of smash speeds, accompanied by eye-catching graphics, promises to make badminton even more exciting.
BWF Secretary General, Thomas Lund, expressed his excitement about this development and its potential impact on the sport. He stated that the BWF is constantly striving to enhance the spectator experience and looks forward to the reactions of both spectators and players.
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In the future, further optimization could include displaying smash speeds on court-side boards during rallies and creating a tournament leaderboard for the MetLife BWF World Superseries circuit. This will not only showcase the speed of the game but also add a new dimension to the live production of badminton events.
With players like Lin Dan and Carsten Mogensen featuring at the Yonex-Sunrise India Open, the speed tracker is sure to make a lightning-fast start, bringing even more excitement to the world of badminton. Stay tuned for more updates on this thrilling development!
FAQs
Q: What is the speed-tracking system being introduced at the Yonex-Sunrise India Open?
A: The speed-tracking system, developed by Hawk-Eye Innovations, utilizes high-frame-rate cameras mounted above the court to track the shuttle and display the speed of smashes in real-time.
Q: What makes badminton the fastest racket sport in the world?
A: Testing with the speed tracker has revealed that smashes in the men’s game consistently hit speeds of 340-360kph, with some reaching up to 400kph, making badminton possibly the fastest sport in the world.
Q: How does the speed-tracking system work?
A: The cameras track the shuttle at all times, capturing its entire flight path. This data is used to identify the exact point of impact with the racket, allowing the system to calculate the speed at which the shuttle leaves the racket.
Summary
The Yonex-Sunrise India Open is set to revolutionize badminton with the introduction of a speed-tracking system. Developed by Hawk-Eye Innovations, this system will display the speed of smashes in real-time, adding a new level of excitement to the sport. Testing has shown that badminton smashes can reach speeds of 340-360kph, making it possibly the fastest sport in the world. The system utilizes high-frame-rate cameras to track the shuttle and calculate the speed at which it is hit. This development will not only enhance the spectator experience but also allow players, commentators, media, and fans to analyze the game in greater detail. Stay tuned for more updates on this groundbreaking technology.
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