To help Coach Ravi see your technique clearly, please follow these tips when recording:
- Camera position & angle
- Place the phone behind the baseline, slightly off to one side (around the singles sideline), so both you and the ball are visible.
- For groundstrokes:
- Aim to capture your full body, from feet to racquet follow-through.
- Keep the camera high enough (on a fence, tripod, or stable surface) so the net and opposite side are visible.
- For serves:
- Place the camera behind you (a few steps behind the baseline) or off to the side at about the service line.
- Make sure your toss, contact point, and landing are all in the frame.
- Distance & framing
- Stand far enough away that your entire body and the bounce/contact point are in the shot—avoid cutting off your feet or racquet.
- Try not to zoom in too much; it’s better to be a bit wider and keep everything in view.
- Stability
- Use a tripod, fence clip, or place the phone on a stable surface (no hand-held filming if possible).
- Check that the phone won’t slip or fall during play.
- Lighting
- Record in daylight or good indoor lighting.
- Avoid pointing the camera directly into the sun or bright lights—if possible, have the sun behind or to the side of the camera.
- Video quality & orientation
- Hold the phone horizontally (landscape), not vertical.
- Use HD quality if available (1080p is ideal; 720p is fine).
- Make sure the lens is clean (quick wipe with a soft cloth).
- Clip length
- Aim for 5–10 minutes per topic (e.g., one clip for groundstrokes, one for serve, one for match play).
- Choose typical rallies/points that show your usual play, not just your best shots.
- Sound (optional but helpful)
- If possible, keep court noise and music low so any coaching cues from your hitting partner are audible.
In 1080p HD, a 5–10 minute clip is usually under 400 MB. Please keep each clip to about 5–10 minutes so the files are easy to upload and review.