Detailed tracking of training and performance data is a must for professional athletes and ambitious amateurs alike. Polytan SMART is the perfect solution. In cooperation with our partner Humotion, Polytan offers an advanced diagnostics system that measures and documents training performance. In addition to keeping precise time measurements and performance diagnostics for classic running disciplines, Polytan SMART can also accurately monitor the run-up for long jump or pole vault training. The results help users recalibrate their training routines for improved performances.
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Polytan SMART is an innovative, highly precise and easy-to-use system that is installed directly under the surface of the track or playing field. The integrated SMART timing gates enable performance diagnostics and time measurements for users ranging from amateurs to professional athletes.
The Polytan SMART system consists of integrated timing gates, a sensorweighing only 15g, and proven diagnostic software from our partner Humotion.Alternatively you can also use your own smartphone.
Polytan SMART timing gates are maintenance-free barriers that arepermanently installed and secured in the ground using permanent magnets.
Unlike other systems, the measurements require no elaborate preparations, setups, or modifications.
Polytan SMART offers precise data collection – effortlessly. The performance data is automictically recorded during every run on the track by a specialised sensor or the athlete’s smartphone, which the athletes carry on their person.
Polytan SMART provides the ideal training foundation for all performance levels – from school sports to recreational and elite sports. Compared to other measurement systems, Polytan SMART excels with its high measurement precision, simultaneous use by multiple athletes, ease of use, versatility, and automated evaluation.
SmarTracks Diagnostics enables efficient and accurate measurement of numerous performance parameters. In addition to linear runs, the agility of an athlete can be measured through so-called Change-of-Direction (COD) tests. Especially in team sports such as football, hockey, rugby, and many others, quick directional changes, rapid stops, and maximum acceleration are essential. Movements are directly captured with a powerful, lightweight sensor, and then analysed and evaluated by the diagnostics software. Results from the tests provide a comprehensive athletic profile that supports effective management of training and athlete workload. Besides linear runs, foot-tapping drills, and three standard jumps, Polytan SMART also offers four standardised COD tests.
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An athlete’s sprinting ability is of crucial importance in many sports, especially in competition. With Polytan SMART, every distance can be recorded depending on the placement of the timing gates. The diagnostics software not only provides you with precise time measurements, but also other important running parameters such as step length, number and frequency.
The Tapping Test is a method used to determine cyclic speed and is particularly effective in identifying "speed talents": The diagnostic sensor captures the tapping frequency, i.e., the number of ground contacts per second, measured in Hertz. The tapping performance depends on coordination ability and individual strength. The number of ground contacts is also determined over a period of 6 or 15 seconds.
Based on an athlete's jumping ability, conclusions can be drawn about the explosive strength of their leg muscles. Alongside other physical attributes such as endurance and strength, jumping power has an immediate impact on performance. Polytan SMART offers three standard jump variants – Drop Jump, Countermovement Jump, and Squat Jump.
The Three Cone Drill (3CD) is one of the most common agility tests in American football and is used in player evaluations at the NFL Combine. However, it is suitable for all sports requiring high agility, relatively short bursts of activity, and the ability to manoeuvre in tight spaces.
The Arrowhead Agility Test (AAT) is a simple yet effective test to assess an athlete's agility. Although it can be used for many team sports, it is most commonly applied in football.
The Illinois Agility Test (IAT) is used to test an athlete's agility, i.e., their ability to change direction quickly. The athlete should start in an upright position and manoeuvre through the course at maximum speed. The test must be conducted from both sides to fully assess the athlete's abilities.
The 5-10-5 Shuttle, also known as the Pro Agility Test, involves quick changes of direction in a linear plane and is typically used in football, American football, hockey, and many other sports.
The Custom Agility Test allows coaches and athletes to create their own tests. This can be done to tailor them as specifically as possible to the respective sport or to utilise well-known tests (e.g., 10-5 Test) that are not integrated into SmarTracks Diagnostics. Certain guidelines must be followed to create and conduct such tests.
The SMART Run by Humotion app offers the possibility of recording and displaying all relevant parameters during linear runs with the help of the sensors built into your smartphone. To do this, the smartphone simply needs to be placed in a running belt on the athlete’s lower back – the app will then take care of all the rest.
To get started, download the SMART Run by Humotion app to your smartphone for free on the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
The SMART Run by Humotion app offers the possibility of recording and displaying all relevant parameters during linear runs with the help of the sensors built into your smartphone. To do this, the smartphone simply needs to be placed in a running belt on the athlete’s lower back – the app will then take care of all the rest.
To get started, download the SMART Run by Humotion app to your smartphone for free on the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
Are you looking for the right running belt for your smartphone? The original Polytan SMART Timing Belt is available from our partner Kübler Sport.
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Discover a range of projects from around the world that have been equipped with a Polytan SMART performance diagnostics tool. Our SmarTracks timing gates are frequently used in athletics tracks. However, they are also increasingly being used in artificial turf fields for football and rugby. We’ve even put together a few examples to get you started.
All Projects
At Polytan, we are proud of every project we are involved in. Our synthetic turf systems and running track surfaces can be found in stadiums, professional training facilities, sports clubs, schools and municipal applications worldwide. Please contact us for reference projects in your area. In the event of technical faults or software problems, please contact our partner Humotion at:
Tel: +49 251 590 805 40
E-Mail: support@smartracks.run
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