Billythekid
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Why not just look and see if the players hands are going backwards? I really think this technology is unnecassary.
The people that are bad mouthing this idea are the ones that clearly don't understand it.
GPS will track the ball's position over a period of time. Distance x Time = Speed.
So we know how fast the ball is travelling all the time.
Now if the ball (when in possession) is travelling forwards (relative to the pitch) at say 5m/s, and then when it is passed it is STILL travelling forward at 5m/s, it ISN'T a forward pass in the rules (the word "momentum" is wrong, it has nothing to do with momentum; it's to do with constant velocity).
All this technology needs to do is judge whether the ball travels faster in the forward direction AFTER it has been passed. It's as simple as that. All it needs is someone to monitor the speed of the ball at the same time as watching the game and keep an eye on the speed when the ball is passed.
It all comes down to how accurate it is. If it's accurate to within 1m, it's not good enough. But they talk about having GPS accurate to within 2cm now. And if they counter in an error-swing of about 5cm then it should work really well.
f**k, you're an idiot! :crazy:Agree.
Here's a novel idea. ACCEPT THE REFEREES JUDGEMENT!
I laugh at the love affair with GPS. Millions have been directed onto non existant or bodgey roads because of GPS. Besides, what if you are in a stadium where the roof config means you dont get full satelites? I tested our new GPS unit that our RFS unit paid a big wad of cash for. We were 500m on top of a mountain with a bit of tree cover. The GPS said we were 6m below sea level. We havent used it since.
I can see the day coming when Manly score a match wining try from a pass that was 2m forward, but because there was no "beep" no one ruled it forward. If referees rely on a beep they forget to rely on their eyes. Just like now no referee in the NRL can apply the offside rule for a kick anymore.
So says the king of idiots. You cant work out wether your support the Dragons or the Broncos ffs. Yes, Garmin is to blame for the GPS thinking the pacific Ocean is half a kilometre higher than it is.f**k, you're an idiot! :crazy:
GPS is always accurate, it's the maps and software from some companies like Navman, Tom Tom, or Garmin that are erroneous.
I know you think that the 60's and 70's were the days, but guess what, we're in 2011. Live with it!
You don't even need satellites, as you can put the positioning receivers/transmitters spread around the ground.
Then you only have to compare the forward velocity of the ball when its about to be released by the player, and its forward velocity after it leaves the players hands.
And yes, a glitch may happen, but there will be a hell of a lot less forward passes missed by it than by referees!
Completely impractical IMO for a game like rugby league where players are constantly moving and physics has an impact on whether a ball travels forward or not.
SPORTING codes across the nation could be revolutionised by a small GPS tracking device embedded inside “smart” footballs and have the potential to influence score reviews.
And the Melbourne-based company behind it, Catapult — the world’s largest providers of the GPS devices in sporting codes — suggest the footballs could be rolled out as early as next year.
The AFL and NRL are considering introducing the battery-operated computer chip, which is the size of a 10-cent coin and has the capacity to influence score decisions and analytics.
Catapult’s business development manager and Hawthorn’s 1991 Norm Smith Medallist and premiership player Paul Dear said the device will track the ball’s speed, time held in possession by a player and help provide deeper analysis of the game.
“It can be adapted to be used in score review processes across all codes,’’ he said.
“The technology will allow us to track the ball and also track the ball in relation to players.
“It will give the spectators an inside of what is happening off the ball, there will be more detail of the game ... if we are producing that every second of the game it will give great insight.”
The company already manufactures and sells GPS devices worn by players in various codes including the AFL and also makes indoor stadium tracking systems for athletes and elite sports teams.
AFL spokesman Patrick Keane said the smart footballs would need to be trialled first before there was likelihood they would be used in home and away games.
“The AFL is keen to explore all new technology that can help coaching of our game and athlete performance, as well as enhance the broadcast of our matches to viewers,’’ he said.
“The objective from the AFL point of view first and foremost is that technology can assist team performance and player health and safety.’’
North Melbourne captain Andrew Swallow said using GPS devices in footballs could be a “good thing” for the game.
“It gives the coaching and the fitness staff a bit more of an idea of what it is going on and it could help improve performance,’’ he said.
An NRL spokesman said they were aware of the technology but had not yet decided to implement it into the code.
Catapult has more than 70 employees and will list for $66 million on the Australian Securities Exchange next Friday (Dec. 19).
It’s looking to raise $12 million from investors at 55 cents per share.
IG Markets research analyst Chris Weston said the company had great potential ahead of it’s listing on the ASX because of Australians’ obsession with sports.
“It’s different to banks, energy and mining stocks, Australians are into sports and sports technology and it’s got good revenue growth,’’ he said.
“The question is can that be sustained.”
Catapult has more than 70 employees and will list for $66 million on the Australian Securities Exchange next Friday (Dec. 19).
It’s looking to raise $12 million from investors at 55 cents per share.
i WONDER what their motivation for putting out this story was......