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Intelligent Soccer Balls

The adidas miCoach Smart Ball Analyzes Players' Kicking Techniques

— June 10, 2014 — Lifestyle
The adidas miCoach Smart Ball is a soccer ball that is equipped with sensors and integrated Bluetooth technology, allowing it to analyze your game and give you helpful tips via an accompanying smartphone app.

The miCoach Smart Ball has integrated sensors that detect your performance while taking free-kicks, penalty kicks, corner kicks and goal kicks as well as passes and shots. The Smart Ball transmits data on how hard it has been kicked, how much spin was put onto it and visualizes its flight trajectory, while also showing impact points. All of this data is displayed on the adidas miCoach Smart Ball app available for iPhone and iPod touch.

Players can then use this data to receive instructions on how to alter their kicking technique so as to generate more power, precision, spin and swerve.
Trend Themes
1. Smart Sports Equipment - The integration of sensors and technology in sports equipment, such as the adidas miCoach Smart Ball, allows for real-time performance analysis and personalized feedback.
2. Data-driven Training - The use of data collected from sensors in sports equipment enables players to receive specific instructions and make targeted improvements to their technique and performance.
3. Connected Sports Technology - Sports equipment that is equipped with Bluetooth technology and can sync with smartphone apps, like the adidas miCoach Smart Ball, enables athletes to track their performance and receive feedback on-the-go.
Industry Implications
1. Sports Equipment Manufacturing - The integration of sensors and technology in sports equipment presents an opportunity for manufacturers to develop innovative products that enhance athletes' performance.
2. Sports Coaching and Training - The use of data-driven training methods creates a demand for sports coaches and trainers to provide personalized instruction based on performance analytics.
3. Mobile App Development - The development of smartphone apps that can sync with smart sports equipment offers a market opportunity for mobile app developers to create innovative tools for athletes.
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