Android Camera Set Up Instructions for Throw Breakdown

Android Instructions — SparkQB
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Side view

Required for SpinLab biomechanics analysis

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Behind view

Coaching feedback

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Front view

Coaching feedback

2–3 optional clips

Routes, drills, or anything specific you want feedback on

Want SpinLab biomechanics data? Your side clip must follow the setup instructions below. This is the clip we run through our analysis software — slow motion, from the side, full body in frame the entire throw.

If you just want coaching feedback, skip the setup instructions and upload your clips however works best for you.

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Keep the full body and ball in frame

Position the camera to ensure player remains in frame

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Side view only

Camera perpendicular to the player's chest

Same height as player

Don't shoot up or down at an angle

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Neutral background

Not too bright or too dark behind the player

⚠️ No rollouts. Only step-and-throw, hitch, crossover, or drops are accepted. Full drops (3-step, 5-step, rollouts) reduce data quality.

Example of proper throw setup:

Example of correct side-view throw setup

Full body in frame — correct ✓

Example showing body cut off — incorrect

Start recording 2 seconds before the throw and end after follow-through


Android steps

1

Open the Camera app

Use your phone's built-in Camera app.

2

Open the "More" menu

At the bottom of the screen, tap More to see all available shooting modes.

3

Select Pro Video mode

From the list of modes, tap Pro Video.

More Pro Video ✓
4

Set frame rate to FHD 120 or FHD 240

In the top icon row, tap the resolution button (it may show FHD 60 or another number — it's the second from the right). Select FHD 120 or FHD 240.

FHD 60 → tap → FHD 240 ✓
120fps minimum — 240fps preferred
5

Press record

Tap the red button to start. Tap again after the full follow-through to stop.

6

Upload to your dashboard

Log in → click UploadChoose File → select the video from your gallery.


Player or ball leaving the frame. Back up further if needed.

Starting the recording too late. Press record at least 2 seconds before hands separate.

Stopping the recording too early. Keep recording through the full follow-through.