Breaking Barriers in Tennis Coaching with
AI Innovation
About
One of DigiMantra’s clients aimed to empower aspiring tennis players, those starting as hobbyists with the potential to go pro, but struggle to progress due to the restricted access to quality coaching and structured guidance. To bring this vision to reality, DigiMantra developed a smart, AI-powered coaching app that analyzes player performance and delivers real-time, personalized training directly through their smartphone.
Challenge
Many aspiring players struggled to pursue tennis as a hobby due to a range of barriers that held them back from exploring the sport and developing their potential.
Lack of Personalized Training Experiences
Many tennis apps would offer fixed drills and generic routines that didn’t adjust to each player’s unique strengths, weaknesses, or learning pace. This one-size-fits-all approach would limit meaningful progress and skill development.
High Costs of Professional Training
Professional-level tennis coaching was typically expensive, making it inaccessible for many players and families. This financial barrier limited opportunities for skill enhancement and career advancement, especially among promising young athletes
Limited Access to Quality Coaching in Remote Areas
The scarcity of qualified tennis coaches in many remote or underserved regions prevented talented players from receiving the guidance they needed to improve and compete.
Inconsistency in Coaching Quality
Coaching quality varies widely due to differences in experience, location, and methods. Many coaches won’t stay updated with the latest techniques, resulting in uneven training experiences for players
Difficulty in Tracking Long-Term Progress
Tracking an athlete’s development over time was challenging without structured, data-driven tools, which led to fragmented training and slower improvement.
Solution
To resolve these challenges, DigiMantra developed an AI-powered coaching app designed to deliver smart, efficient, and personalized training, helping players improve their game anytime, anywhere.
Efficient Performance Analysis
We designed a structured, data-driven system to monitor gameplay details of players, including rally length, shot spin, accuracy, consistency, and speed, resulting in their continuous progress tracking over time.
Flexible Performance Input Options
We enabled players to share their gameplay data with the app through three convenient methods: real-time game video recording, uploading existing match footage, or manually entering key performance metrics, making the app highly accessible and user-friendly.
Targeted Training Video Sessions
We implemented a system that generates a personalized weekly training schedule for players. This schedule includes one specialized video session per day, each focused on improving specific areas identified during gameplay evaluation.
Training Video Logs
We implemented a logging system that allows players to track their training history, including which videos they've completed, and the time spent on each, enabling them to maintain consistency and track their commitment throughout their training journey.
Visual Performance Insights
To make performance analysis more engaging and easier to understand, we introduced multiple graphical representations that visually highlight key metrics, helping players better interpret their progress and areas for improvement.
Business Outcomes
By integrating AI, the tennis coaching app redefined traditional training and made bespoke coaching more accessible, unlocking new opportunities for players and the client alike.
Strengthened Brand Positioning
With the launch of an innovative AI coaching solution, the client established itself as a forward-thinking leader in the sports tech space, paving the way for strategic partnerships and collaborations.
Diversified Revenue Generation
The app opened multiple monetization avenues, including subscription plans, in-app purchases for premium features, and the potential to license the platform to sports academies and institutions.
Broader Market Reach
By eliminating the need for in-person coaching, the client could tap into a global user base, especially in remote or underserved areas where access to quality tennis training is limited.
