r2s: A video analysis technology which is Accurate, Accessible & Affordable

We are living in a world where technology plays the most important role in our lives. From communication, travelling to work- it is omnipresent. It is then safe to assume that there cannot be possible a vertical in our lives that is/will not be affected by it. In most cases the effect is positive with respect to ease of work, speed and efficiency.

Sports is one area which provides leisure, recreation, entertainment and is a profession to many. With the commercialization of cricket and various other sports across the country, the number of students have increased manifold leading to mushrooming of academies and learning centres. With this increase, it automatically becomes necessary to include the use of technology so that upcoming sportspersons can access themselves at an early stage and therefore rectify the technical mistakes.

The question arises here is “what type of technology is required? Is it available? If yes then is it accessible? Even if it is accessible, can it be afforded by all concerned?”

The answer to all the above questions is provided by www.r2s.in . A pioneer in the concept of video analysis technology in India that not only is accessible but affordable too. Run by people who have been professional cricketers themselves, the vision is to provide a next level of technology analysis across various sports around the country at an affordable price.

Current Scenario

Video analysis which plays an important role in training and learning of sports persons in countries such as South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand etc. is not readily available in India. Even if it is, that is accessible only to the elite clubs.

It is out of reach for a normal individual. r2s provides a retail version of the technology that caters to individuals and analyse their techniques with the help of experts and help in their development.

Process

It is as simple as recording a video from your mobile, uploading it online and getting the analysis done. RECORD > UPLOAD > ASSESS. A proper analysis includes comparing the actual technique with the player’s with the help of graphical tools and experts who will provide conclusions based on the analysis done. Both positive and negative points are highlighted and a technical feedback is given.

For those who do not have access to technology, handsets etc. r2s provides an onsite facility at the training academies and record the video(s). The same level of analysis is provided as in the case of online.

What about coaches and training academies

Make no mistake, this video analysis technique is aimed at helping the coaches to further fine tune their student’s game and not replacing the coach himself. The sole objective is to provide the student with a world class facility that helps him in competing with the best. It is the coach who will be in the best position to explain the analysis to his student which will help him go the distance.

Reach

Having bagged handful of assignments at Mumbai, Rajasthan, Indore, Pune, West Bengal and Bihar; the process of expansion is moving rapidly. It is only in the benefit of the students that this technology reaches to the masses and becomes an important tool in sports training across the country in the years to come.

With BCCI level 1 coaches, state level coaches as experts and most importantly the cost that is way below normal, r2s video analysis is bound to become the future in the Sports training.

Article by:

Sumanyu Jain

Regional Manager & Editor @CricketGraph