📍 Quick Start Summary

• Use a phone or camera mounted securely behind the court

• Record in landscape orientation

• Position the camera at least 5 feet high

• Make sure the entire court and all four corners are visible

• Use a wide enough lens to keep all players and court lines in frame

• For phones, 1080p at 30 fps is a great starting point

• Record one game at a time and keep the camera stationary throughout play

For the best analysis accuracy, review our Framing & Court Alignment Guidelines before recording your first game.

📸 Video Walkthrough

🎒 What You'll Need

You don't need professional camera equipment to record for PB Vision. For most players, all you need is:

• A smartphone

• The PB Vision mobile app or your phone's camera app

• A tripod or secure fence mount

• Enough space behind the court to keep the full court in frame

Already have a tripod? Any stable mount that securely holds your phone at least 5 feet high can work well.

📐 Set Up Your Camera

Place your camera behind one end of the court, centered as closely as possible with the court.

Before you start recording:

• Mount the camera at least 5 feet high

• Record in landscape orientation

• Make sure all four corners of the court are visible

• Keep the net, court lines, and all players in frame

• Make sure the camera is level and stable

• Start recording before play begins

▶️ Record Your Game

For the easiest setup, record directly through the PB Vision app. The app helps you align the court before recording and automatically uses the optimal recording settings for PB Vision analysis.

Once you're ready:

• Open the PB Vision app and start a new recording

• Follow the on-screen guide to align the court

• Start recording before the game begins

• Leave the camera stationary and record the entire game

• Stop recording after the game ends

🏓 Recording Tips

• Ask before recording. Make sure everyone playing is comfortable being recorded.

• Keep the camera stationary. Avoid moving or adjusting it during the game.

• Check your framing when changing courts. Even a similar court may require a different camera position.

• Record one game at a time. This makes your video easier to upload and analyze.

⬆️ Upload Your Game

After recording, the PB Vision app to upload your game automatically for analysis.

If you recorded using your phone's camera or another device:

• Open the PB Vision app or the PB Vision website

• Select Upload Video

• Choose your recorded game

• Follow the prompts to begin processing

Once processing is complete, your video, stats, ratings, and insights will be available in PB Vision.