In the rapidly evolving world of sports technology, PB Vision stands out as a powerful tool for pickleball enthusiasts looking to elevate their game. By leveraging AI-driven video analysis, PB Vision provides valuable insights that can transform your training. Here are some tips on how to use PB Vision in the most effective way.

1. Focus on one skill at a time

To avoid feeling overwhelmed, concentrate on improving one skill at a time. For instance, if your goal is to perfect your serve, focus solely on that for a few drill sessions and games. PB Vision will provide detailed feedback on your serves, helping you make precise adjustments before moving on to another skill. 

Need ideas on what PB Vision can help you improve? Check out this list of stats we analyze as well as their definitions.

2. Watch the Whole Game

Viewing the highlights, stats, and shot charts provided by PB Vision is definitely fun, but we promise you’ll see more meaningful improvement if you combine those tools with an analysis of the whole match.

Imagine you were asked to give feedback to a team of basketball players when all you had access to were their box scores. Sure you could make some pretty good guesses, but you wouldn’t be seeing the whole picture.

An NFL quarterback will spend as much as 2 hours a day watching film. Surely we can take 15 minutes to watch our game all the way through.

Tip: View the whole game with a single focus (preferably the goal you’ve set in step 1).

If you don’t know where to begin, here are 50 questions you can ask yourself to help you analyze your game plus some drills to help. 

3. Drill Drill Drill

Did you know that pickleball pros will often practice 2 hours every day? Now, if you don’t intend on going pro then you definitely don’t have to practice that much, but one thing is certain - drilling = improvement.

Need some ideas? Here’s an example of how to use PB Vision to analyze your serves, returns, and 3rd shots and some recommended drills. 

4. Regularly Review and Analyze

Regularly review and analyze your gameplay footage to track your progress. Compare your performance over time to identify patterns, improvements, and areas that need more work. This ongoing analysis will help you make data-driven adjustments to your drilling sessions.

You don’t need to record and upload every game you play. We recommend uploading a handful of your games each week to track improvements in the area you’re focusing on—preferably those games where you were trying to be the most competitive. 

5. Stay Patient and Persistent

Improvement in sports takes not only time but a healthy dose of persistence as well. Use PB Vision regularly and stay patient. Celebrate small victories and keep pushing towards your larger goals. The consistent application of stat reviews will yield significant results over time.

6. Find a Coach or Expert

While PB Vision provides excellent analytical tools, having a coach to offer personalized feedback can be invaluable. A coach can help you interpret the data, provide additional insights, and tailor your training program to address specific weaknesses.

Here is a video you may want to watch with 6 reasons you may have plateaued.

By integrating these strategies, you can harness the full potential of PB Vision to elevate your pickleball game. Embrace the technology, stay committed to your training, and watch your skills improve!