# Getting Started Hey there 👋 Welcome to the Balltime Academy! 🏛 Our how-to guides walk you through everything you need to maximize your Balltime experience. If you can't find what you're looking for, please check out [additional ways to get help on Balltime](/getting-started/getting-support). We've built Balltime around the idea that anybody should be able to get started in just 5 minutes. We've even embedded a lot of tips & tricks directly on the platform itself! {% hint style="info" %} There are little helper icons all along your journey using Balltime, so be on the lookout for them as you start navigating the platform ![](/files/d4sVahUJhA1XSQWpk4XG) ![](/files/IalNwPhXU5Rk7bi7iTGZ) {% endhint %} Happy browsing, and most importantly .. Welcome to the Balltime Family! 🏐 🤖 # Full-Length Demos If you're brand new and want to see a complete overview of the platform see the appropriate video below. If you're looking for something more specific, feel free to navigate the different chapters on the left side of your screen to find the various guides that we've created!


Player / Parent Demo Video	https://www.loom.com/share/2d0d10c5df3943d29909ae45a7ede768?t=0	/files/LZk1nG95mMDonbQwwkNA
Video Parent Guidelines Demo	https://www.loom.com/share/51a63d90b08040c6a264ab96a795ab08	/files/5d17Liu05OADxfb74EUo
Coach / Club Director Full Length Demo Video	https://www.loom.com/share/9db9d93a3c3748938eed87cadcc234bc?t=0	/files/r0hgISk0aOjtfBnykOmp

# Balltime Community Group Join our online resource for Balltime users! We've built a great resource for any Balltime user: an online Facebook Community Group! In this group, you'll primarily find Parents and Coaches who use the group to ask questions, provide feedback and talk about all things Balltime! Feel free to ask any questions you'd like in this group. We encourage our users to engage with us and each other as much as possible! You'll most likely get an answer within 12hours, either from a member of the Balltime team or from another Balltime user directly! * [Join Balltime Community Group ](https://www.facebook.com/groups/balltime.community) # Parent Hub How to quickly get started as a Balltime Parent Hey there! If you're a Balltime parent, chances are you don't necessarily want to go through everything in the Balltime academy before getting started. For this reason, we've indexed the articles that are the most relevant to you and what you may be trying to accomplish on Balltime! Feel free to browse through all our articles, but if you'd rather go to the essentials - check out the ones below! {% content-ref url="/pages/DcDUppdUuuIqaJoLlLgM" %} [Tournament Checklist](/getting-started/tournament-checklist) {% endcontent-ref %} [Record & Upload Your Videos](/record-and-upload-your-videos/optimize-your-recordings) [Smart AI Filters](/video-breakdowns/smart-ai-filters) [Starring Clips (For Highlights)](/video-breakdowns/starring-clips-for-highlights) [Build Your Highlight Video](/the-highlight-builder/build-your-highlight-video) [Troubleshooting Parent and Athlete Accounts ](https://academy.balltime.com/account-management/parents-and-athletes-accounts) # Tournament Checklist Getting ready for a tournament requires a little bit of preparation, which is why we created this checklist for you! ## MATERIALS NEEDED * [x] Recording device (Smartphone, GoPro, Tablet, Camera) * Any type of device will work - so long as it fulfills the digital requirements [listed below](/getting-started/tournament-checklist#optimize-your-digital-recordings). If you are using an iPhone or and iPad, check out the [Balltime mobile app](/getting-started/login-to-balltime/balltime-mobile-app/android-users), it can help with the upload process. * [x] Tripod - 5ft high min, ideally 8-10ft high * A tripod that has proven popular with Balltime users is [this model](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NLWXLVL?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_MH8XH82WWX81QWS76FG5\&fbclid=IwAR3Hi7HkKd17OffBeK6GcY80AhoOuQ6ACYL-9nHN34vIbMaQVwDh-7Jx9Ws\&th=1). * [x] Charging Cables/Power Bank (if needed) ## RECORDING REQUIREMENTS Our platform works best with **raw, unedited footage** that should follow the below specifications: * [x] Film in 1080p * [x] Film in 30 or 60 fps * [x] Film from the center of the endline on the side your team is playing on. Most important to see the 4 corners of the court on the opposite side of the net from you (2 corners where the sidelines meet the endlines, and where the center lines meet the sidelines) * [ ] if not possible, film from sideline and point the camera up the sideline * [x] Film from a minimum of 5ft high (the higher the better) * [x] Film horizontally * [x] Film with a single device - no multi-angle or camera footage * [x] Film from a stationary device * [x] Film each set individually stopping recoding between sets. Then merge upon upload (more on that in the [Upload Videos section](/record-and-upload-your-videos/upload-your-videos)) * [x] 4K is available, but we do **not** reccomend using as it means the file is large and will take too long to uplaod * [x] No zoom out, wide-angle, or fish-eye lens * [x] No pre-edited videos (meaning do not stop and start the video between every play) Getting the best quality recording is very important because it will optimize the AI video breakdown (player and action identification) on the Balltime platform, saving you hours of tedious editing, and it will create the highest quality video for your Highlight Videos Other recording tips: * Try to frame the court in such a way that there is no "interference" from other courts, meaning that you should try to zoom in as much as possible to avoid getting other courts as possible. * Optimize for as few visual obstacles as possible (line referees, spectators, or any other visual obstacle that would block our AI from seeing the athletes). Don’t hesitate to politely ask people to move out of the way (including the athletes on the court) * In some cases, there can be some powerful lights at the convention center - try to optimize the framing so that this doesn't create lens flare Here is an example of a well framed game uploaded to Balltime

Although the 4 corners are not visible here, the framing and zoom are still great in this example

## UPLOADING REQUIREMENTS Once all your files are ready for upload (whether you are on your mobile device or desktop), read this article to see [how to upload your footage](/record-and-upload-your-videos/upload-your-videos), as well as how to merge all of your different sets into one final match video. * [x] Reliable wifi network or internet connection * [x] Available space on your device * [ ] uploading videos requires 2x the available space as the video takes up (mobile app only). ## RECORDING TIPS As you know Balltime is a cutting-edge AI platform that uses the power of Machine Learning and Computer Vision to automate the breakdown for Volleyball Video & Analytics. As such, there are a few things that you can do to make sure that the AI models detect your children as best as they can! Here's a few tips & tricks: * Long hair can often be a hinderance to the AI, in that it will hide the jersey number in a lot of the frame, making it harder for the AI to see the action. If your athlete is indifferent to their hairstyle when they play, we recommend going with a high ponytail, or a double-braid in order to help with the AI detection.

In these examples you can see how the jersey number is hidden

* Please note that these tips are only recommendations, not requirements. We know first-hand how important it is for athletes to feel confident when they play, so if your athlete wants to keep their unique style, that's totally fine! ## CONTACT INFO You can send an email to with any questions you have about any of this! # What is Volleyball AI? Meet VOLL-E

VOLL-E is our AI robot who is in charge of breaking down video, tagging actions and athletes, and helping the Balltime Family one video at a time! VOLL-E was meticulously trained on a vast collection of volleyball footage, covering both beach and indoor variations across all skill levels. This diverse training regimen has equipped VOLL-E with the ability to accurately interpret and analyze the complex dynamics of volleyball games. The exciting part is that VOLL-E continues to evolve, becoming even smarter with each new video it processes! {% embed url="" %} Below is a comprehensive list of all the things Voll-E is doing when the magic is happening: 1. Downtime removal * The average downtime in a volleyball match is about 67% for indoor, and 65% for beach. We want to make it faster and easier than ever to watch film 2. Actions ID * Once the downtime is removed, VOLL-E focuses on identifying the different actions of the game (serve, pass, set, attack, block, dig) 3. Team ID * VOLL-E also is identifying what players belong to what team 4. Player ID * VOLL-E needs to identify all of the individual players on the court in order to use all of the filtering and statistical analysis available on Balltime.

1. Ball Tracking * VOLL-E's work on tracking the ball is vital to being able to create Vertical Reels, Trajectories (serve, pass, set, and dig), and capturing speeds of certain actions.

6. Ball & player positioning * In order to see tendencies and positional data, VOLL-E needs to track where the ball and the players are on the court at all times!

You can learn more about Balltime and what is behind the magic here: # Login to Balltime **How do I create my account and log in?** * If you are subscribed to a Player or Recruiting plan, you can create your account anywhere you see the "GET STARTED" button on Balltime. * If you are connected to a team account, you need the Team Invite Link from your coach or club director. * Log in with Google, Apple, or create a unique login for Balltime using an email and password you create for Balltime. * When logging in with google or apple, make sure you login that way every time. Can I have multiple people on one account? (ie a parent and an athlete) * Yes, multiple people can view one account if they share the same login credentials. * If you have a parent account that you wish to connect to your athlete's account, check out our guide on how to do so: {% content-ref url="/pages/IuFP4DzjH6fPdquuwvz4" %} [Parents and Athletes Accounts](/account-management/parents-and-athletes-accounts) {% endcontent-ref %} **How do I change my password?** * Navigate to our Sign in / Sign up page on [www.balltime.com](http://www.balltime.com) * Select "**Forgot Password"** * Follow the steps given. **Why am I not getting the password reset email?** * Did you log in originally using gmail or apple ID? * IF yes, then you would need to log in using that same method. * If you are unable to log in using gmail or apple ID again, or if you want to share a log-in, you can go through the steps of creating a new account using the same email (click sign-up instead of log-in). This time creating a password on Balltime. Your accounts will merge because you are using the same email. # Balltime Mobile App Download our iOS App! Download our mobile app (iOS only) on the App Store to easily upload footage if you're recording from your smartphone! * [Download the Balltime Mobile App](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/balltime-ai/id6450258692?uo=2) # Android Users We currently don't have a dedicated android app for Balltime. Balltime was built on and optimized for Google Chrome. If you navigate to [app.balltime.com](http://app.balltime.com/) using Chrome you will experience the exact same interface and functionality as our iPhone app. Many of our Android users choose to create a shortcut on their phones home screen that will take them directly to [app.balltime.com](http://app.balltime.com/) giving them the same feel as if there were a dedicated app. Here is the process to created a shortcut for Balltime on your Android home screen: 1. Download Google Chrome on your mobile device. 2. Go to [app.balltime.com](http://app.balltime.com/). 3. To the right of the address bar, tap **More Add** to home screen. Create shortcut. 4. From the dialogue that appears: Rename: Select the default name for the shortcut or rename the shortcut. 5. Tap **Add.** # FAQs ## GETTING STARTED **What is Balltime**? * Balltime is the A.I. volleyball app that brings you pro-quality game breakdown, video analysis and highlight builder. ## RECORDING What angle do I need to film from? * The Balltime model works best filmed from the back of the court *(behind the serving line) - \*see first photo\**. However, if you happen to have footage from a different angle the model will still work. Another important thing to keep in mind is that videos need to be filmed horizontally, not vertically.

IDEAL FILMING LOCATION - Center of the end line

NOT IDEAL - if you need to be on the sideline, point the camera up the sideline, not towards the bench.

What type of camera do I need? * You can use any recording device you have on hand (iPhone, iPad, Samsung, Google, GoPro, Camcorder, etc..). The way Balltime works is that you upload the digital file to the platform, and the model will analyze that footage. The better the recording quality, the better the output will be but most modern smartphones will do the trick. * Film in 1080p and 30fps * Do NOT zoom out, or use a wide-angle/fish-eye lense. Do I need a Tripod? * We HIGHLY recommend a tripod that can reach 8-10ft high. Stability of the camera is key and the minimum height requirement for filming is 5ft. ## UPLOADING How do I upload film? * Once you've created your account, all you need to do is to manually upload your game like you would any other file. If you've already uploaded your game to YouTube, you can also simply copy/paste the link of the game into Balltime and the platform will pull the game from there. \ Learn how to import videos for processing [here](https://www.balltime.com/how-to-guide/upload-footage). Can I Merge multiple videos/sets into one match on Balltime? * YES! When uploading, you can select multiple videos from your library, and click MERGE. How long does it take to upload a video? * Upload times vary based on Internet speed and length/resolution of video. Do NOT upload videos in 4K, or that have previously been live-streamed. How much time will it take for my video to process once I have uploaded it? * The video processing usually takes one hour once the footage has been uploaded. Why is Balltime telling me to free up more storage? * When you upload video, your device needs 2x the available storage as the video itself takes up. The storage notification is likely in regards to your device storage, not your available storage on Balltime. Check out our tutorial on how to upload and set up practice videos on Balltime! {% content-ref url="/pages/DQnjilKWvSiZu7q4At7t" %} [Uploading Practice Videos](/record-and-upload-your-videos/setting-up-your-videos/uploading-practice-videos) {% endcontent-ref %} ## VIDEO BREAKDOWN What happens when my video is broken down? * Balltime's proprietary AI model has been trained to analyze and understand volleyball footage. Every single rally is broken down, all the dead space between points is removed and clips based on rallies are automatically aggregated into an easy-to-visualize list. The AI model also recognizes Actions (such as serves, spikes, digs etc) and Players (see below) and creates clips for those as well. Why does Balltime AI not recognize my rallies, actions, or athletes? * Usually the video quality or angle of the video captured play huge roles in the accuracy of the AI. Be sure to upload videos that are filmed in 1080p, have not been previously live-streamed, and that have a clear view of the athletes. Can I change rallies, score, actions, outcomes, or athlete tags on Balltime that the AI may have misidentified? * YES! Use the edit tool on any video player on Balltime to change anything you see that may been misidentified.

How do I watch individual clips based on players, actions, or outcomes? * In the ACTIONS portion of the video player, select FILTER, and choose the player, actions, and outcomes you would like to see. [Video Breakdowns for Practices](/record-and-upload-your-videos/setting-up-your-videos/uploading-practice-videos) ## HIGHLIGHT BUILDER How do I select clips for a Highlight Reel? * Select a certain play you would like to highlight, either from the rallies, actions, or filtered plays list on the right side of the the video player. Click on the STAR button and choose how you would like to label that play. (Pro tip- create labels unique to you!). Once you have 'STARRED" the plays you want in a highlight reel, click on STARRED, then click 'SEND TO HIGHLIGHT BUILDER"

STAR icon to label plays and send to a highlight builder

Can I include plays from multiple matches in my Highlight Reel? * Yes, we created a dedicated tool specifically for that purpose. On your Dashboard you'll notice an option called "Highlight Videos". Our proprietary Highlight Generator will display all the different footage sources you want to extract clips from in one interface, and all you need to do is to toggle between them and select your favorite clips (based on rallies and actions). Your Highlight Video will be built dynamically as you go, and you can add/remove clips as you go. How do I create a Vertical Reel? * After you have built the highlight reel you want to create- click "VERTICAL REEL" and click "EXPORT". It will take a couple of minutes to process, but then you will get an email with your video. All videos you create are also housed on the Balltime Website. ## YOUTUBE INTEGRATION Unfortunately, we had to discontinue our Youtube Integration when uploading your videos. For more information, please read our blog post[ here](https://www.balltime.com/blog/youtube-and-facebook-live-import-features-discontinued). You can still connect your YouTube channel, but only for **exporting** videos back to your channel. # Getting Support Find out how to get support from the Balltime team There are multiple ways you can get support on Balltime: * [**Balltime Academy**](/) - How-to guides on how to make the most out of Balltime platform. Explore the different sections on the left. * [**Full length demo videos**](/getting-started/full-length-demos) - Comprehensive video demoes to help you learn more about what you can achieve with Balltime * [**Balltime community group**](/getting-started/balltime-community-group) **-** A vibrant Facebook community where Balltimers share questions and feedback. * [**FAQs**](https://www.balltime.com/faq) **-** Questions and answers from the Balltime team * [**Contact us**](/getting-started/contact-us) - If you can't find what you're looking for, we will be more than happy to personally help you 👊 # Troubleshoot Upload/Processing Video Page If you're experiencing an Upload Error or Processing Error with your video, please email us at contact\@balltime.com, including the following relevant information. Please try to include screenshots, screen recordings, and video links to help us better understand what you're experiencing on your end.\ \ \**Please note that our AI performs best with unedited footage in 1080p resolution at 30 or 60 FPS.\**\ \ **Upload Error** Can you please detail the following to help us understand the root cause of the issue: On the network side: * What device are you using for the uploads? (mobile vs. desktop) * If Mobile, can you detail the make and model of the phone? * If Desktop, can you detail the browser (chrome vs. safari etc etc) * Are you uploading on Wifi or cell service? * If Wifi, is it a home network? What speed do you typically observe? On the video recording side: * What is the resolution and frame rate of your video? **Processing Error**\ \ There might be videos that cannot be processed by the AI, this happens after the upload is done, and you should have received an email update about it.\ \ If so, please forward us the email you received regarding the processing error, ensuring that it includes the Video ID located at the bottom of the email. Additionally, check your video for any changes in quality or issues around the timestamp mentioned in the email. Also, please share the following answers to the questions below: * Which device did you use for recording? * Did you use any video editing software post recording? * Was this video live streamed?
{% content-ref url="/pages/SMPI4cyrNHhJVstkj3iu" %} [Optimize Your Recordings](/record-and-upload-your-videos/optimize-your-recordings) {% endcontent-ref %} # Contact Us Get help from the Balltime team ### Frequently Asked Questions Get instant answers to your questions by following one of our guides * [Record & Upload your videos](/record-and-upload-your-videos/optimize-your-recordings) - Tips and tricks on how to optimize your recording and get the most out of Balltime * [Add or remove team members](/account-management/invite-your-team) - Discover team management options on Balltime * [Parents access and the Parent portal](/account-management/parents-and-athletes-accounts) - Access Balltime with multiple login credentials using the parents portal * [Change or Reset your password](/getting-started/login-to-balltime) - Can't login? Troubleshoot login issues * [Balltime Platform Overview](/getting-started/full-length-demos) - Full length video overview of the Balltime platform * [Balltime Academy](/) - Check out \~50 guides from the Balltime team {% hint style="info" %} **Can't find your answer in the guides above?** Click on the search button at the top right corner 🔍 to find additional guides for frequently asked questions {% endhint %} ### Contact us for support Fill in the [contact form](https://support.hudl.com/s/contactsupport) and we would love to help you out personally 👊 We typically reply within 1 working day. It is not mandatory but it really helps to include the following details: * Your **balltime account email** (if different from the email you are using to contact us) * A **screenshot or a screen recording** of the issue (if relevant) * **Link** to the video / highlight / playlist (if relevant) # Optimize Your Recordings Getting the best quality recording is the first step to getting started on Balltime! Getting the best quality recording is a very important step: * It will optimize the AI video breakdown (player and action identification) on the Balltime platform, saving you hours of tedious editing. * It will create the highest quality video for your Highlight Videos. In this guide we will cover where to place your camera, and which settings to use. Once you are done recording, you can head over to [upload your video](/record-and-upload-your-videos/upload-your-videos). | RECORDING | DOs | DON'Ts | | --------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Device | Anything! iPhone, iPad, GoPro, Samsung, Camcorder | Do not zoom out, no fish-eye lens | | Height | 5ft tall Minimum. Ideally 8-10ft tall. Stationary | Less than 5ft high. No movement or holding the device | | Quality | 1080p. 30/60 fps | Avoid 4K videos (due to the size of the file). No previously live-streamed video | | Location | Endline. Center court. Or sideline. See all 4 corners of the opposite side of the court from you. | Do not create a V with the corner of the court | {% embed url="" %} ## **Camera Equipment** You can record on any device. You can use: * Smartphone * Tablet * GoPro * Digital camera * etc. Any type of device will work - so long as it fulfills the digital requirements [listed below](#camera-settings-guidelines). If you are using an iPhone or and iPad, do check out the [Balltime mobile app](/getting-started/login-to-balltime/balltime-mobile-app/android-users), it could really help with the upload process. ## **Camera Location** Follow the below instructions for optimal recording: * Record from the middle of the back baseline of **YOUR** team. (Or as close as possible to this. The less side angle the better) * If your team switches sides, switch sides with them. * Use a Tripod to get a good vantage point. Anywhere from 8-15ft is ideal. Eye level is acceptable. A minimum of 5 feet is required height. (Higher is almost always better) * Try to frame the court with as much of the four corners showing as possible (distance permitting) * Always record on the side in which your Athlete is playing (moving between sets if necessary) * Optimize for as few visual obstacles as possible (line referees, spectators, or any other visual obstacle that would block our AI from seeing the athletes). Don’t hesitate to politely ask people to move out of the way. For reference, this is the ideal framing you are looking for when setting up your recording:

## **Camera Settings Guidelines** Our platform works best with **raw, unedited footage** that should follow the below specifications: * No pre-edited videos (meaning do not stop and start the video between every play) * 1080p resolution minimum * Avoid 4K recordings (although works, this will make the upload process very long) * Avoid previously streamed videos (Quality is usually lower because of bad service) * Upload entire match or video per set and merge them into one video during the upload. * If your are pausing between sets, make sure to make every set an individual video. * No Zoom Out or fish-eye/wide-angle lens * No vertical videos * No multi-camera footage # Upload Your Videos Discover the different ways you can upload your game/practive footage to Balltime In this guide, you’ll discover how to upload your footage to Balltime. Watch our tutorial to learn how to: 1. Upload a single video to Balltime 2. Upload multiple files and merge them into one video Unfortunately, we had to discontinue our Youtube Integration. For more information, please read our blog post[ here](https://www.balltime.com/blog/youtube-and-facebook-live-import-features-discontinued). ## 1/ Uploading Single Videos to Balltime A/ From the Desktop App {% embed url="" %} 1. Select **Upload Video.**

2. Select video details 1. Game Type (Indoor or Beach) 2. Video Type (Match, Practice, Scouting or Scrimmage) 3. Folder (optional) 4. Select Team

Make sure to select the correct video type in which you are uploading You can now upload: * Matches * Practices * * Scouting * * Scrimmages * Internal Scrimmages * Tryouts 3. After all video clips have been added, select **Start the magic.**

B/ From the Mobile App Make sure you have the [Balltime app](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/balltime-ai/id6450258692) downloaded to your device (iOS only) Follow the same steps as above to upload your videos ## 2/ Uploading Multiple Videos and Merging Them We recommend recording your games on a per-set basis, which means that you will be left with multiple files for each game. In order to improve the viewing experience, you can merge all these videos into one when you upload your footage. {% embed url="" %} # In-App Recording You can now record your games using the Balltime iOS app and upload them directly to Balltime! #### **Why Use Our In-App Recording Feature?** Our recommended camera presets ensure **high-quality recordings** while keeping file sizes manageable for **faster uploads**. #### **Should I Split the Recording Between Sets?** For the best experience, we recommend **recording each set separately** to ensure the match is correctly divided. However, this is not mandatory—our algorithm can automatically detect long breaks and split sets accordingly. #### **Does My Video Upload Automatically?** Uploads require a stable internet connection. The upload process doesn't start automatically. You can decide if you want to start it right after the recording or wait until you reach a stable internet connection at a later point in time. #### **Troubleshooting Failed Uploads** If an upload fails, check your **Photos library** for a backup copy and try uploading again when connected to a strong internet signal. ## How to Use: 1. Open up your Videos tab in the mobile app and select the Upload icon.

2. Select **Record Video**.

3. Select **Allow** for all Recording Permissions.

4. Fill out your recording information as it relates to your video.

5. Tap the settings toggle in the top right corner and enable this setting to automatically save your video to your camera roll.

6. Reminder that this feature is still in our BETA version, so you may want to have a backup recording device.

7. Press **Next** and start your In-App Recording!

# Setting Up Your Videos # Rally & Action Editing In this tutorial you will learn how to edit your rallies and actions! 1. Go to your **Rallies** tab or **Actions** tab. 2. Click the edit icon. 3. Edit any changes that are necessary. 4. Click **Save.** {% embed url="" %} See below the different things you can edit when viewing your videos. **When viewing in your Rallies tab:** * You can adjust the score by clicking the edit icon. * If you click **Rotations**, you can edit: * Serve/Receive * Rotations * You can adjust the set number as needed. **When viewing in your Actions tab:** * You can edit the action as needed, whether that is changing the player, outcome, skill, etc. **If you need to delete a rally or action:** When viewing in your Rallies tab: 1. Click the edit icon. 2. Click the trash can. When viewing in your Actions tab: 1. Click the edit icon. 2. Select the delete option. # How to Set Court Corners Check out how to set the court corners and turn on our Attack Height feature! {% embed url="" %}

# Manual Player Identification {% embed url="" %} # Uploading Practice Videos Practice breakdown and review is such an important part of your athlete's development, and we wanted to give you some tips and tricks on how to get the best out of the Balltime platform in practice! Below are the steps you should take when you upload a practice video to Balltime if your players are not wearing numbers: Upload your practice footage to Balltime as a PRACTICE. You can choose to upload your entire practice, or only upload the parts of your practice that you want to have broken down, coded, and get stats for.

2\. Identify your athletes in the Player Identification. Click on the ACTIONS tab and click the button to begin the Player ID. Your goal should be to identify all of the images you are presented with to your individual athletes on your roster.

3\. Set up the DRILLS of your practice. Click on the RALLIES button, and click the SET DRILLS button. This will allow you to set the specific drills from your practice. You can use the edit button to name the different drills and customize them to your team. You can then choose whether you want to include or exclude that particular drill from the stats.

4\. Getting End-Rally Attack Results/Stats. If you are interested in attacking stats from your practice, you can access the Grading Wizard to grade the end-rally attack results that do not get automatically coded. Select ACTIONS, use the filter button, and filter on ATTACKS. You will then be prompted to open the GRADING WIZARD. Once in the Grading Wizard, you can code whether the attack was a Kill, In Play, or an Error, thus updating the stats.

You can see more of how to set up a practice in the video below: {% embed url="" %} # Scouting Set Up Watch this tutorial on how to upload a Scout and ID a team! {% embed url="" %} # Setting Up Rotations {% embed url="" %} # Grading Wizard {% embed url="" %} # Smart AI Filters Learn how to use our Smart AI Filters in your Videos In this tutorial you will learn how to: * Navigate the Automatic Action breakdowns * Use Smart AI filters {% embed url="" %} 1. Select the video in your video library. 2. Select **Actions**. 3. Select **Filter**.

4. Pick the filters you want and select **Apply filter**. {% embed url="" %} See how to filter {% endembed %} # AI Overlays Check out our new AI Overlays! * Navigate to your **'Actions'** tab. * Click the settings toggle in the right-hand corner. * Click **'Show'** for Court Overlay, Speed Overlay, and Attack Height. {% embed url="" %} # Starring Clips (For Highlights) In this tutorial you will learn how to: * Star Clips to create Highlight Videos {% embed url="" %} 1. Select the video you want to review. 2. Select the star icon next to the clip you want to add to a highlight reel.

To learn more about how to create your highlight video once you've selected your favorite clips, navigate to our dedicated page below: {% content-ref url="/pages/lPSo76j4ZyYyqUwenWaY" %} [Build Your Highlight Video](/the-highlight-builder/build-your-highlight-video) {% endcontent-ref %} # Multi Video Player Select multiple videos to analyze when you open our Multi Video Player, while being able to filter on players, rotations, actions, etc. When you are in your Video Libary, click 'Open Multi Video Player.' Click on any matches and you are now able to review multiple matches at once!

The best way to watch film while making your Playlists and Highlights! # Playlists Check out HOW to create playlists and WHY they are so beneficial! 1. Navigate to your 'Playlists' tab. 2. Click 'Create Playlist.' 3. Name your Playlist and click 'Create.' Once you have created and added clips to your Playlist, you can drag, rearrange, comment, turn on your ball trajectories, and activate our attack speed and court overlay features! Playlists are great for sharing short clips with your team. You can use playlist to show the following: * Scouting your opponents * Rotation tendencies & breakdowns * Player tendencies # Video Sharing In this tutorial you will learn how to: * Share the link to full games on Balltime with anyone you want (relative, college coach) {% embed url="" %} 1. Select the video you want to share. 2. Select **Share**.

3. Copy the URL and share it with anybody you'd like! # Commenting Feature In this tutorial you will learn to: * Add comments to videos. * Tag athletes in specific comments. {% embed url="" %} 1. Select the video you want to review. Select the chat bubble on the clip you want to leave a comment on.

2. Write a general comment or tag a specific athlete by using "@" followed by their name. 3. Select **Save**. # Ball Trajectories {% embed url="" %} 1. Select a video from your video library. 2. Select **Actions**. 3. Select **Trajectories**.

4. You can see ball trajectory for Serves, Receptions, Sets, and Digs! 5. When you select **Set**, you can now see the outcome of your sets! * Blue: Assist * Red: Error on next attack * White: In-play # Attack & Serve Speeds Balltime can track the speed of your attacks and serves! In this tutorial you will learn how to: 1. Set up the **speed overlay** visual by setting your court corners: You can click on the 'Setup' tab, and choose ' Setup court corners', or follow the steps in the video below! 2. Track your **attack and serve speeds** by filtering on all attacks or serves and see the speed listed on the righthand side of your video player!

[**Set Your Court Corners** ](https://academy.balltime.com/video-breakdowns/how-to-set-court-corners) # Keyboard Shortcuts & Drawing on Video In this tutorial you will learn to: 1. Use Balltime's keyboard shortcuts. 2. Learn how to draw on your videos. {% embed url="" %} # Attack Height Balltime can track the height of your attacks throughout your play! Our proprietary AI models can automatically detect the height of your swings. This is going to be super helpful for athletes trying to analyze how their jumps change throughout a match, assess differences between jumps on your out of system swings vs. in system swings, or just simply to improve your vertical! This is also going to be great for coaches trying to help their athletes grow and develop their game more analytically! In this tutorial you will learn how to: 1. Set up the **attack height** visual by setting your court corners: You can click on the 'Setup' tab, and choose ' Setup court corners', or follow the steps in the video below! {% embed url="" %} 2. Track your **attack heights** by filtering on all Attacks, or a specific athlete's attacks, and see the heights listed on the righthand side of your video player! {% embed url="" %}

Additional Links: # Build Your Highlight Video In this tutorial you will learn how to: * Build your Highlight Videos on the Balltime platform. {% embed url="" %} 1. Select **Highlights**. 2. Select **Create Highlight Video**. 3. Name your Highlight Video. 4. Select the video you would like to add to your highlight video. \*See updated version below.\*

5. Review and add clips from the video or view starred clips from the video. \*See updated version below.\*

6. Add in Visuals such as slides and logos. 7. To add in additional clips or visuals, repeat steps 4-6. 8. To preview your highlight, select **Preview**. If you want to download your highlight, select **Export.** # Highlight Video Tips Make a good highlight video that will engage college coaches! Read this great article about how to make the most impactful highlight video for college coaches! * [Link](https://www.balltime.com/blog/highlight-video-guide) # Video Templates How to structure your highlight videos: Not sure how to structure your highlight videos? Here are our tips on how to organize your videos based on each position! ### SETTER * 2-3 In-system "Go/Hut/4/Outside" Sets * 2-3 In-system "Red/5/Backside" Sets * 2-3 In-system "Slide" sets * 2-3 In-system "1/Quick" sets * 2-3 In-system "3/Gap" sets * 2-3 Out of system "Pin" sets * 2-3 Out of system "Middle" sets * 2-3 Setter dumps (only if point is scored) * 2-3 Defensive plays (Hard Driven + Tips) * 2-3 Blocks * 3 Serves * Ideal Duration: 2-3min ### OUTSIDE HITTER‍ * 5-7 Left side in-system attacks * 5-7 Left side out of system attacks * 5-7 Right side attacks * 2-3 Back row attacks * 7-10 Passes. Highlight passing from different areas & ability to pass on both sides. Include multiple serve types if possible (float, top-spin, deep, short, etc) * 2-3 Blocks * 2-3 Defensive plays (Hard Driven + Tips) * 3 Serves * Ideal Duration: 2-3in ### ‍MIDDLE BLOCKER * 2-3 In-system "1/Quick" attacks * 2-3 In-system "Slide" attacks * 2-3 In-system "3/Gap" attacks * 2-3 In-system "Back 1" attacks * 2-3 Out of system attacks * 2-3 Blocks against opposing left side attackers * 2-3 Blocks against opposing right side attackers * 2-3 Blocks against opposing middle * Short serve passing & defensive plays (IF any) * 2-3 Serves * Ideal Duration: 2-3min ### OPPOSITE * 5-7 Right side in system attacks * 5-7 Out of system right side + back row attacks (if available) * 4-5 Left side attacks * 2-3 Blocks * 2-3 Defensive plays (hard driven + tips) * 3 Serves * Ideal Duration: 2-3min ### LIBERO/DS * 10-15 Passes. Highlight passing from different areas & ability to pass on both sides. Include multiple serve types if possible (float, top-spin, deep, short, etc.) * 7-10 Digs. Try to cover all positions and areas (Favor hard driven attacks and difficult tips + plays that highlight your athleticism are always great) * 3-5 Out of system sets * 3-5 Serves (2-3 deep, 2-3 short) * Ideal Duration: 2-3min # Glossary of Volleyball Terms Glossary of terms used in the Video Templates in order of appearance on the Video Templates page: | Term | Meaning | Example | | ---------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------- | | In-system | In-system is a ball that the setter is able to set all three hitters comfortably. Typically balls that are passed from the 5ft line to the net and generally to the middle of the court | | | Go, Hut, 4 | A fast-tempo set to the left side pin. A 'Go' is the most commonly used outside tempo set (typically used in college volleyball), the 'Hut' is slightly higher and slower. '4' is the highest and slowest ball. | | | Red, 5 | A fast-tempo set to the back side pin. A 'Red' is the most commonly used backside tempo set (typically used in college volleyball), the '5' is slightly higher and slower. | | | Quick (1 , Push) | An in-system attack from the middle hitter. The set is typically run close to and in front of the setter and is hit immediately out of the setters hands. | | | Gap (3, 31) | An in-system attack from the middle hitter. The set is typically 3-4 ft away from the setter (in front). | | | Back 1 | An in-system attack from the middle hitter. The set is typically run close to and behind the setter and is hit immediately out of the setters hands. | | | Slide | An in-system attack from the middle hitter. The set is typically set all the way to the back pin and always run off of one foot | | | Out of system | Out of system is a ball that the setter is not able to set all three hitters, typically one that was passed behind the 10ft line or is not in the middle of the court | | | Pin | The antennas on the net are commonly referred to as the 'pins'. A pin hitter is either the outside or the opposite | | You can filter these attack types in your videos now!

# Vertical Reels In this tutorial you will learn how to: 1. Build your Vertical Reels! {% embed url="" %} 1. After you have [created your highlight reel](/the-highlight-builder/build-your-highlight-video), select **Vertical Reel**.

2. Name your file and adjust any settings. After those have been set, select **Export Vertical Reel**. # Athlete Profiles You can create your athlete profile on Balltime! 🎉 This profile is the perfect place for college's to learn more about you and view your highlights. Check out the list below to see just a handful of things you'll be able to put on your profile!🏐 * Name, Year, Position, * Club Team, High School, Jersey# * Phone number, Email * Height, Approach Touch * GPA * Your coach's contact information * Highlight videos * Full match videos All you need to do is login to your Balltime account and navigate to you the **'My Profile'** tab. Click **'Edit Profile'** and enter in any information you would like. Check out this loom video for additional guidance on how to set your profile up! {% embed url="" %} # Recruiting Guide Check out our very own Balltime Recruiting Guide! {% embed url="" %} # AI-Generated Highlights AI- Generated Balltime Highlight Templates! Sick and tired of sitting through film for recruiting? Balltime can do it for you! This feature uses our AI-generated templates to pick out your best plays and organize them into a highlight. We have templates specific to your position or skill. This feature is amazing for quickly putting together a video for recruiting or social media! In this tutorial you will learn how to: {% embed url="" %} 1. Select what template you want You will start by to do is login to your Balltime account and navigate to you the **'Highlights'** tab. Click the **'Create Highlight'** button and all of our templates should appear!

2. Select which video you want to use based on Social Media or Recruiting for your position! 3. Select the matches you want the AI to pull clips from. 4. Let AI do the magic! In under 10 seconds you will have a new AI generated highlight video created! # Social Media Sharing The easiest way to share your videos directly on social media is by downloading our mobile app, and sharing your video directly from there! Check out this video to see how it's done!

# Video Link Sharing In this tutorial you will learn how to: 1. Share the link to full games on Balltime with anyone you want (relative, college coach). {% embed url="" %} # YouTube Integration Connect your YouTube channel to your Balltime account In this tutorial you will learn how to: * Connect your YouTube channel * Automatically publish your edited footage back to your channel
1. Select the profile icon in the upper-right corner. 2. Select **YouTube Integration**.

3. Select **Enable Access.**

3. You will be prompted to log into your YouTube account. 4. Allow Balltime to "Manage your YouTube videos" and "View your YouTube account" # SportsRecruits Integration {% embed url="" %} # Video Exchange # Box Score Stats In this tutorial you will learn to view the box score for one game. 1. Select a game from the video library **.** 2. Select the specific game and go to the "Stats" button in the top right hand corner of your screen. 3. You will then be taken directly to the box score under "Player Stats" to review. Here is a quick explainer of how to read **Balltime's Box Score Stats**, and what they mean!

## ATTACKING

| SYMBOL | QUALITY / RESULT | DETAILS | | ------ | ----------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | K | Kill | An attack by a player that is not returnable by the receiving player on the opposing team and leads directly to a point or loss of rally | | E | Error | An attack error (E) is charged to a player whenever an attack or attacker: (1) Hits the ball out of bounds. (2) Hits the ball into the net resulting in a four-hit violation. (3) Is blocked down by the opposition to the same side as the attacker, and cannot be kept in play as a direct result of the block | | TA | Total Attempt | Player attempts to attack (hit strategically) the ball into the opponent's court. The ball may be spiked, set, tipped or hit as an overhead contact. There are three possible outcomes of an attack attempt. 1-kill 2- error 3- attempt (an attack not resulting in a kill or an error). | | Atk% | Attack Percentage |

Equation of hitter efficiency

(Kills – Errors)/Total Attempts

(K-E / TA)

| ## SERVING

| SYMBOL | QUALITY / RESULT | DETAILS | | ------ | ------------------ | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | SA | Service Ace | Player serves the ball and the opposing team is unable to pass it. An ace occurs when the ball either hits the ground or is shanked off of a passer making a second touch impossible | | SE | Service Error | A serving error is a charged to a player if: 1. The serve hits or fails to go over the net 2. The serve goes out-of-bounds 3. The server is called for a foot or time violation 4. The server serves out of rotation. | | TA | Total Attempts | A service attempt is given any time a player attempts to serve the ball or when a player is given a Service Ace or Service Error. | | Pct | Serving Percentage |

The percentage of serves that are not errors:

(TotalAttempts - Serve Errors)/Total Attempts

| ## SERVE RECIEVE

Serve Receive Stats on Balltime Box Score

| SYMBOL | QUALITY / RESULT | DETAILS | | ------ | ------------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | 3 | 3-Point Rating on a 0-3 Scale. | 3-Point Pass is awarded to a pass that results in the setter being able to set all three attackers. Usually a 3-Point Pass is one that would land in-front of the 10 ft line in the middle of the net, and is at least antenna height. | | 2 | 2-Point Rating on a 0-3 Scale. | 2-Point Pass is awarded to a pass that results in the setter being able to set two attackers (typically the Pin attackers). Usually a 2-Point Pass is one that would land close to the 10 ft line or further off the net, in the middle of the court. | | 1 | 1-Point Rating on a 0-3 Scale. | 1-Point Pass is awarded to a pass that results in the setter only being able to set one attacker (typically a Pin attacker). Usually a 1-Point Pass is one that would land beyond the 10 ft line. | | 0 | 0-Point Rating on a 0-3 Scale. | 0-Point Pass represents a passer who got aced - a pass in which no other teammate is able to play the ball. | | TA | Total Attempts | Culmination of all pass attempts (3-2-1-0) | | Pass% | Passer Percentage | An equation of passers efficiency. Sum of all the pass quality ratings divided by the Total Attempts. Example - Passes; 3, 1, 2, 3, 0 = 9 / 5 = Pass % | ## SET

| SYMBOL | QUALITY / RESULT | DETAILS | | ------ | ------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Ast | Assist | Anytime a set, pass, or dig to a player results in that teammate attacking the ball for a kill | | TA | Total Set Attempts | Anytime a set, pass, or dig to a player results in that teammate attacking the ball | ## DIG

| SYMBOL | QUALITY / RESULT | DETAILS | | ------ | ---------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Dig | Dig | A dig is only awarded when a player successfully plays a ball that has been determined to be an attack attempt by the opponent | Now learn about **Stat Columns Settings**: Select, filter, and arrange each skill in order of which you want to see on your stats table.

# Box Score Stats Getting the best quality recording is the first step to getting started on Balltime! In this tutorial you will learn to view the box score for 1 game. 1. Select a game from the video library **.**

2. Select the specific game(s).

3. Review Box Score.

# Multi-Game Stats/Analytics In this tutorial you will learn to: 1. Pull Multi-Game Stats/Analytics
2. Export Game Stats
3. Select **Stats.**

2. Select the specific game(s).

3. Review stats by using filters.

4. Once specific filters are chosen, select **Apply Filter**.

**Export Stats** 1. Select **Stats.**

2. Select the specific game(s).

3. Select **Export**. The stats will export as a csv file.

# Rotational Stats In this tutorial you will learn how to: 1. Navigate to see Rotational Stats. {% embed url="" %} 1. Select the video you want to review.

2. Select **Stats**.

3. Select **Rotational Stats.**

# Attack Tendencies & Rotation Charts In this tutorial you will learn to: 1. Access Attack Tendencies Charts 2. Access Rotation Charts {% embed url="" %} ### Attack Tendencies 1. Select the video you want review.

2. Select **Stats**.

3. Select **Attack Tendencies**. a. You are able filter by player or all players. b. You are also able to see all attacks or first ball side outs.

### Pro Tip: If you click on any specific attack, it will take you to that specific clip! ### Rotation Charts 1. Select the video you want review.

2. Select **Stats**.

3. Select **Rotation Charts**. a. You are able to filter all attacks or first ball side outs.

# Stat Columns Settings Edit and customize your stat columns! Click on 'Edit Columns' in your Stats tab. Select, filter, and arrange each skill in order of which you want to see on your stats table.

# AI Insights (Beta) Unlock personalized AI Coaching Tools tailored to your match performance – your game just got smarter! \*Beta Version\* 1. In your Videos tab, select the match that you want to review and click on **Stats**.

2. Select the **AI Insights** (Beta) tab at the top. 3. Select **Match Insights** to see view the following AI Insights: 1. Rotation Side-Out Performance 2. Rotation Point Scoring 3. Player Efficiency Trend

4. Select set number **1** next to Match Insights to view: 1. Win Summary 2. Kill Difference 3. Ace Difference

5. Select set number **2** to view: 1. Outcome Summary 2. Error Difference 3. Ace Difference

# Create Your Organization/Teams In this tutorial you will learn to: 1. Setup your organization. 2. Create your team(s). Setting Up Your Organization 1. When you log in for the first time, you will be prompted to setup your organization.

a. You will enter in your name.

b. You will select your role in the organization.

c. You will select the type of organization.

d. You will enter your Organization Name.

e. You will select the amount of teams in your organization.

[Create Your Team(s).](/account-management/invite-your-team)

# Invite Your Team 1. Select **My Teams**.

2. Create your Team.

3. Select **Invite**.

4. Copy the URL and send to team.

5. You can also select the specific team and then select **Add team member.** 1. Enter the person's role, name, and jersey number.

# Account Oversight & Collaboration For Coaches and Club Directors {% embed url="" %} # Parents and Athletes Accounts What do to do when both parents and athletes want to use Balltime: Parents, it is now easier than ever to access your athlete's account through your own Balltime credentials. Gone are the days of having to login with your player's credentials, or parents of multiple athlete's having to remember multiple logins! {% embed url="" %} **HOW IT WORKS:** * Log into the PLAYER'S account, click the Account Icon in the top right of your page, and click 'Settings'

* Click on 'Access', and under 'Share your account', click '+ Add Access'

* Input the email of your Parent Account and click 'Grant Access"

* Once access has been grated, log into Balltime using your own account credentials. Once logged in, you will have access to a 'My Athletes' tab. You will see your athletes listed below. If you click 'View Profile', you will be able to view your athlete's video, create and edit highlights, and more!

## If you signed up as a Parent during the onboarding process If you've signed up and joined your child's team as a parent, you can easily connect them to the team's account. *Note*: This process only works if you joined the team with the "Parent" role. 1. Go to your "My Teams" page and click on your team. 2. Under your email address, you’ll see an option to connect your child's email address. 3. Enter your child’s email address associated with their Balltime account. 4. Click "Invite Child." Once you do, your child's account will be linked to the team, and we’ll automatically grant you sharing permissions to access their account through the parent portal. 1. If your child is already on the team's roster, clicking "Invite Child" will trigger an error, indicating the child is already on the team. 1. If you still wish to connect to the team's account, please follow the steps outlined in the tutorial video above!

## Create an Account Per Athlete When using Balltime, every athlete must have a Balltime account which can be shared with other family members. A Balltime account is attached to a single email. Athletes can share their accounts with their parents. If you have more than one child on Balltime, make sure to create a separate Balltime account with a different email for every child. ## Sharing athlete accounts with Parents Athletes can grant their parents access to their account. This is done from the "Settings" page under the "Access" tab. Parents with multiple children can have multiple accounts shared with them. ## Accessing the athlete account After athletes have granted their parents access to their accounts, parents will be able to see their athlete accounts under "My Athletes" tab. Then, by clicking on "View Profile", parents can view and edit everything in their athletes' accounts. ## **Getting Notified on New Videos and Product Updates** Balltime sends email notification: * When a new video from you or your team has been processed * When a new highlight video is ready * Every week to share product updates Notifications are enabled by default after athletes grant parents access to their accounts. Parents can disable notifications from the "My athletes" tab. # Toggling Permissions As an Admin, you can determine what your athletes are able to view on the Team Account. EDITING: Athletes **can** or **cannot** edit COMMENTING: Athletes **can** or **cannot** edit STATS: 1. **Everybody** sees everything. 2. **Athletes** do **not** see anything. 3. **Athletes** can see their **individual** stats and the **team's** totals.