“Fast Forward” Quintic video analysis system for scrutinising technique and injuries

December 2nd, 2006 | Cricket, Quintic Video Software

Quintic software provides video analysis of technique for athletes and coaches. Lines, angles, alignment guides and point trajectories can be created to indicate patterns of movement. Linear speeds and accelerations, for example regarding ball release speed, can be calculated for detailed analysis of technique.

This analysis allows the user to compare technique of current practice (left) with best practice (right), together with verbal instruction and biomechanical analysis to improve coaching effectiveness. A great deal can be learned from video analysis, with the benefits applicable to all levels of performance.

The software was developed through work with fast-medium bowlers from Sussex along with members of the British Athletics squad involved in throwing disciplines. It is now used by a number of sports bodies, including the English Table Tennis Association, UK Athletics, British Swimming Association and Charlton Athletic as well as the ECB, Sussex, Somerset, Northamptonshire and Hampshire.

In February 2002, Hampshire acquired the Quintic video analysis system as a tool for coaching their Academy players. “The two individual players who benefited most from the system were fast bowlers Chris Tremlett and leg-spinner Ian Hilsum,” said cricket development officer Mark Garaway. “Chris has had serious problems with an injured back. With the help of video analysis, we were able to enhance Chris’ bowling action and the height of release. He took 20 first-class wickets last season and has been rewarded with a place on the National Academy”.

Hilsum is a promising leg-spinner who benefited from working with Shane Warne in 2002. The technical advice that Warne gave to Hilsum was later monitored using the Quintic system. “Shane and Ian worked together four or five times,” said Garaway. “But the ongoing influences of video analysis allowed Ian to access technical information and compare himself to Shane…

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