AI on the Ball
Every match, analysed
AI on the Ball turns match video into tracking data, events and reports per team and per player. From Veo, USF, TV or your own camera. Usually within 2 hours.
€10 per match, excl. VAT. View the documentation or test it first on MatchCard.
25 Hz
tracking of every player and the ball
0.8 m
median position error
13
types of events and match phases
€10
per full match
How it works
From match video to data in three steps.
1. Send a video
Register a match through the API with a video link. Or upload it on MatchCard. No cameras or hardware needed.
2. We analyse it
Our models detect the teams by kit, track every player and the ball and tag what happens on the pitch.
3. Use the results
Usually within 2 hours. Fetch data and reports over the API, or get a webhook when it is done.
Everything from one match video
- Tracking at 25 Hz. Positions of players, goalkeepers and ball in metres, with team, shirt number and a confidence value per row.
- Events. Passes and crosses, carries, shots, goals, ball touches, possession and set pieces. Tackles and blocks are experimental.
- Physical data. Distance, top speed, sprints and speed zones per player.
- Reports. Match summary, possession per minute and a report per player and per team, with heatmaps and pass network.
- Clips on demand. Ask for the moments you need, such as one player's possessions or the ball in a zone, and get the matching moments in the video.
- Parquet or JSON. Raw tracking as Parquet; compact tracking, events and reports as JSON.
Quality you can check
Every analysis comes with a quality score and grade, plus the reasons behind it. You know how far to trust a match before you use it.
Good
use as is
Fair
usable, with small gaps
Degraded
check before relying on it
Onbetrouwbaar
footage not suited for analysis
Measured on real matches: 92.5% of ball positions within 5 metres and less than 10% deviation in distance covered. All numbers per event type are in the documentation.
Pay per match
AI on the Ball
A full analysis of your match
Tracking, events and reports in one go. No subscription needed.
- All the data from your match. Tracking, events, physical data and reports.
- Any match video. Veo, USF, TV or your own recording.
- Usually ready within 2 hours.
- The data is yours. Use it as you see fit.
- API access with a prepaid bundle.
No subscription
€10 per match, excl. VAT
Lower price at higher volumes, on request.
Want to test first? Upload a match on MatchCard and email support@smart11.ai. We unlock your first analysis for free. Create an account and download the data at the bottom of the report.
Connect it to your own system
With our REST API you upload videos, start analyses and download tracking, events and reports. A webhook tells you when an analysis is done.
Email support@smart11.ai for an API token and a price. View the API documentation.
Coaching a team?
In Smart11, Clairence, our AI analyst, turns the same analysis into clips per player. Your players see their own moments right away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which footage can I use?
Any match video: a TV broadcast, Veo, USF or your own recording. Better footage gives better data. If you cannot see a player or the ball clearly yourself, AI on the Ball cannot either. Watch out for harsh backlight, a dirty lens and a low camera. A high camera on the long side works best.
Upload the full match: the longer the video, the better the player recognition.
How long does an analysis take?
Usually within 2 hours, at most 6 hours. It depends on the length of the video and the queue.
How does AI on the Ball recognise players?
The team comes from the kit, the player from the shirt number. We merge all detections of a player into one identity for the whole match. Every row has a confidence value, so you decide what to use.
What happens when a player or the ball is off camera?
We estimate players off camera at 5 Hz and mark those positions as estimated. When we cannot find the ball, the position stays empty. So you always know what was measured.
Which formats do I get the data in?
Raw tracking as Parquet, 20 to 30 MB per match, or as compact JSON. Events and reports as JSON. The schema is in the documentation.
Can I test it first?
Yes. Upload a full match on MatchCard and view the free preview. Email support@smart11.ai and we unlock your first match for free. Create an account and download the data at the bottom of the report.
Can I buy only ball tracking or only events?
An analysis is always complete: tracking, events and reports in one go, for the same price.
Who owns the data?
You do. Use it as you see fit. We only ask that you do not train your own models on it or sell it to parties who do.
What do you do with my video?
We keep your video and the results for up to a year. We may use them to improve our models. If you prefer not, you can opt out. We share nothing with third parties.
Curious what it does with your footage?
Email us your question or a match. Or read the documentation first.