PanoCoach: Enhancing Tactical Coaching and Communication in Soccer with Mixed-Reality Telepresence
Andrew Kang, Hanspeter Pfister, Tica Lin

TL;DR
PanoCoach introduces a mixed-reality telepresence system that enhances tactical coaching and communication in soccer by combining 2D/3D annotations with VR immersion, improving understanding and execution of complex strategies.
Contribution
The paper presents a novel mixed-reality platform that integrates multi-view tactical explanations with immersive VR to improve soccer coaching effectiveness.
Findings
Enhanced spatial understanding of tactics among players.
Improved communication clarity during training sessions.
Positive user feedback on immersive coaching experience.
Abstract
Soccer, as a dynamic team sport, requires seamless coordination and integration of tactical strategies across all players. Adapting to new tactical systems is a critical but often challenging aspect of soccer at all professional levels. Even the best players can struggle with this process, primarily due to the complexities of conveying and internalizing intricate tactical patterns. Traditional communication methods like whiteboards, on-field instructions, and video analysis often present significant difficulties in perceiving spatial relationships, anticipating team movements, and facilitating live conversation during training sessions. These challenges can lead to inconsistent interpretations of the coach's tactics among players, regardless of their skill level. To bridge the gap between tactical communication and physical execution, we propose a mixed-reality telepresence solution…
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Taxonomy
TopicsMultimedia Communication and Technology · Virtual Reality Applications and Impacts
