Advanced Volleyball Stats for All Levels: Automatic Setting Tactic Detection and Classification with a Single Camera

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2309.14753v1
• Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2023 08:29:02 GMT
• Title: Advanced Volleyball Stats for All Levels: Automatic Setting Tactic Detection and Classification with a Single Camera
• Authors: Haotian Xia, Rhys Tracy, Yun Zhao, Yuqing Wang, Yuan-Fang Wang and Weining Shen
• Abstract summary: We present two novel end-to-end computer vision frameworks designed specifically for setting strategy classification in volleyball matches from a single camera view. Our frameworks combine setting ball trajectory recognition with a novel set trajectory classifier to generate comprehensive and advanced statistical data. Our system allows for real-time deployment, enabling in-game strategy analysis and on-the-spot gameplan adjustments.
• Score: 15.032833555418314
• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/
• Abstract: This paper presents PathFinder and PathFinderPlus, two novel end-to-end computer vision frameworks designed specifically for advanced setting strategy classification in volleyball matches from a single camera view. Our frameworks combine setting ball trajectory recognition with a novel set trajectory classifier to generate comprehensive and advanced statistical data. This approach offers a fresh perspective for in-game analysis and surpasses the current level of granularity in volleyball statistics. In comparison to existing methods used in our baseline PathFinder framework, our proposed ball trajectory detection methodology in PathFinderPlus exhibits superior performance for classifying setting tactics under various game conditions. This robustness is particularly advantageous in handling complex game situations and accommodating different camera angles. Additionally, our study introduces an innovative algorithm for automatic identification of the opposing team's right-side (opposite) hitter's current row (front or back) during gameplay, providing critical insights for tactical analysis. The successful demonstration of our single-camera system's feasibility and benefits makes high-level technical analysis accessible to volleyball enthusiasts of all skill levels and resource availability. Furthermore, the computational efficiency of our system allows for real-time deployment, enabling in-game strategy analysis and on-the-spot gameplan adjustments.

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