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- Page 1 PitchTracker Baseball PitchTracker Ba — Last update: Jul 20, 2020 Diamond Kinetics Copyright © 2020 Diamond Kinetics...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1. Getting Started ............................2 1.1. Safety Information ........................... 3 1.2. Package Contents ........................... 4 1.3. Download the Mobile App........................ 5 1.4. Create an Account .......................... 6 2. Before You Throw........................... 7 2.1. Turning your SmartBall ON/OFF...................... 8 2.2. - Page 3 11. Navigating Groups..........................42 11.1. Player View ..........................43 11.1.1. Group Member ........................44 11.1.2. Finding a Group ........................45 11.2. Coach View ..........................46 11.2.1. Creating a Group ........................ 47 11.2.2. Admin Abilities ........................48 11.2.3. Group Admin........................49 11.2.3.1.
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Page 4: Getting Started
Diamond Kinetics PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba 1. Getting Started WELCOME TO PITCHTRACKER BASEBALL! Select a section from the Table of Contents to find what you’re looking for! Page 2 of 76... -
Page 5: Safety Information
1.1. Safety Information IMPORTANT PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING PITCHTRACKER BASEBALL TM PitchTracker Baseball consists of the Smart Baseball and the PitchTracker Baseball iOS app. This user guide contains important safety, handling and warranty information, as well software license information for PitchTracker Baseball. -
Page 6: Package Contents
Diamond Kinetics PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba 1.2. Package Contents What Comes in the Box: • Smart Baseball • 2 O-Rings • Wireless Charging Pad • USB Connection Cable • Quick Start Guide Page 4 of 76... -
Page 7: Download The Mobile App
Diamond Kinetics PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba 1.3. Download the Mobile App Download the PitchTracker Baseball app from the App Store on your iOS device. To see a list of our compatible Apple devices, click here. Page 5 of 76... -
Page 8: Create An Account
DK Tips: - All accounts need unique email addresses. - A Diamond Kinetics account can be used in any app. If you have an existing SwingTracker account don’t create a new one. - Youth Accounts will require a nickname to log in and a parent’s email address. -
Page 9: Before You Throw
Diamond Kinetics PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba 2. Before You Throw Before throwing pitches, learn how to turn your ball on & off, pair it to your device and make sure it’s charged! Page 7 of 76... -
Page 10: Turning Your Smartball On/Off
Diamond Kinetics PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba 2.1. Turning your SmartBall ON/OFF Turning Your Smart Baseball On: To turn your Smart Baseball on, simply toss it up in the air rapidly, making sure to put spin on it. Your Smart Baseball can also be turned on by being placed on the charger or throwing a pitch. -
Page 11: Pairing Smart Ball
Diamond Kinetics PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba 2.2. Pairing Smart Ball Let’s get your PitchTracker Paired! To pair to your ball, make sure that it is on and in range! Placing the ball on the charger is a sure-fire way to turn it on! 1. - Page 12 Diamond Kinetics PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba “I don’t see my PitchTracker listed here.” We can certainly help you out! Please reach out to our Support Team at support@diamondkinetics.com “The line underneath my PitchTracker is Blue/Purple” The blue line means that the PitchTracker is currently connected through Apple Settings. Exit the app and go to your Bluetooth Settings on your device.
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Page 13: Firmware Version (Smart Ball)
Diamond Kinetics PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba 2.3. Firmware Version (Smart Ball) Your PitchTracker Smart Ball runs it’s own Firmware Version. The Firmware Version will need updated periodically to make sure that you are getting the most accurate data for you pitches! Click below to learn... -
Page 14: Checking Your Firmware Version
Diamond Kinetics PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba 2.3.1. Checking your Firmware Version To check if your firmware version is up to date, follow the steps below: 1. Pair your PitchTracker to your iOS device. (Click Here to learn how) 2. Navigate to the Pair Ball Page from the main menu of the app. -
Page 15: Updating Your Firmware Version
Diamond Kinetics PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba 2.3.2. Updating your Firmware Version Let’s get your Firmware up to date with the latest version and get you pitching! 1. Pair your PitchTracker to your iOS device. (Click here to learn how.) 2. -
Page 16: Charging
This means the ball is not making a good connection with the charging pad. If you need help, reach out to our Support Team at support@diamondkinetics.com. ONLY use the USB charging cable provided to charge your Smart Baseball. Diamond Kinetics is not responsible for the operation of third-party accessories. -
Page 17: Check Battery Level
Diamond Kinetics PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba 2.4.1. Check Battery Level To determine the battery level of your Smart Ball: 1. Pair your sensor to your iOS device. (Click Here to learn how.) 2. Navigate to the Pair Ball Page from the main menu of the app. -
Page 18: Naming Your Smart Ball
Diamond Kinetics PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba 2.5. Naming your Smart Ball You have the ability to change the name of your Smart Ball. This will change the name it appears under when it is being paired. To change the name of your Smart Ball, follow the steps below: 1. -
Page 19: Smart Baseball Care
Diamond Kinetics PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba 3. Smart Baseball Care Moisture Do not submerge your leather Smart Baseball in water for a long duration of time. The Smart Baseball is similar to a baseball and is not waterproof. Extended exposure to water can cause the ball to become waterlogged and damage the internal components. -
Page 20: Finishing Your Profile
If you see softball pitch types (Screwball, Drop Ball) make sure you are in the green PitchTracker Baseball App and not the yellow PitchTracker Softball App. If you are a Youth Account (13U or below) Diamond Kinetics does not ask for height and weight information. This will not affect your metrics. -
Page 21: App Dashboard Information
Diamond Kinetics PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba 5. App Dashboard Information The app dashboard is the home page of the app and let’s you easily navigate throughout the entire app. At the top of the dashboard, in the left hand corner, you’ll see three (3) stacked lines. This is your main menu, where you can get to your Home, Groups, Pair Ball, Settings, Just Chart and the logout option. -
Page 22: Start A Pitch Session
Diamond Kinetics PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba 6. Start a Pitch Session There are multiple ways to starting a pitch session in PitchTracker Baseball. 1. Using PitchTracker Baseball as a Player 2. Using PitchTracker Baseball as a Coach and recording pitches with a player in a Group 3. -
Page 23: As A Player
Diamond Kinetics PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba 6.1. As a Player To start a swing session in the PitchTracker Baseball app follow the steps below. 1. Make sure your ball is turned on 2. Open up the PitchTracker Baseball App and pair through the Pair Ball Page 3. -
Page 24: Through A Group
Diamond Kinetics PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba 6.2. Through a Group Follow the steps below to start a swing session in the PitchTracker Baseball app through the Groups feature: 1. Make sure your ball is turned on 2. Open up the PitchTracker Baseball App and pair through the Pair Ball Page 3. -
Page 25: Pitch Session Views
Diamond Kinetics PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba 7. Pitch Session Views When looking at live or historical pitches, there are several different views in which you can see your data: Metric View, Charting Video Page 23 of 76... -
Page 26: Metric View
Diamond Kinetics PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba 7.1. Metric View Welcome to Metric View! At the top of the page you’ll see three (3) icons: pitch icon, a grid and a video camera. The Pitch icon should be highlighted white. Here in Metric View you have a quick glance at some of your metrics as well as a visual representation of your Spin Direction. - Page 27 Diamond Kinetics PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba Across the top of the page see Metrics. Beside each metric you’ll see a switch. Green means on. White means off. You will want the switch to show green next to each metric you want to be able to view on your Pitch View.
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Page 28: Charting
Diamond Kinetics PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba 7.2. Charting You have the ability to manually chart pitches based on pitch type and where they are thrown. To learn how to chart pitches in a live session click here. To learn how to chart pitches in a past... - Page 29 Diamond Kinetics PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba Options Menu In the upper right hand corner you’ll see three (3) icons: a dot with curved lines on either side, two arrows and three (3) stacked dots. The dot with the curved lines indicates if your Smart Ball is connected or not. It will show green when a Smart Ball is connect and grey when there is no Smart Ball is connected.
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Page 30: Live Session Charting
Diamond Kinetics PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba 7.2.1. Live Session Charting During your live session, manually chart your pitches. In a live session select the grid icon (center icon) from the dark grey bar at the top of the page. You’ll see a strike-zone grid with several colored shapes across the top. -
Page 31: Past Session Charting
Diamond Kinetics PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba 7.2.2. Past Session Charting During your historical session, you can manually chart your past pitches. In a historical session select the grid icon (center icon) from the dark grey bar at the top of the page. You’ll see a strike-zone grid with several colored shapes across the top. -
Page 32: Video
Diamond Kinetics PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba 7.3. Video Welcome to Video! Here in video you have the ability to video your pitching motion! Check your video out after you pitch or later from history! At the top of the page you’ll see three (3) icons: pitch icon, a grid and a video camera. The video camera should be highlighted white. - Page 33 Diamond Kinetics PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba Across the top of the page see Metrics. Beside each metric you’ll see a switch. Green means on. White means off. You will want the switch to show green next to each metric you want to be able to view on your Pitch View.
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Page 34: Bullpens Feature
Diamond Kinetics PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba 8. BullPens Feature BullPens allow you to create a line up of pitchtypes and pitch locations for yourself or for a group member! Page 32 of 76... -
Page 35: Creating A Bullpen
Diamond Kinetics PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba 8.1. Creating a BullPen To get to Bullpens, select the grid icon at the bottom of your Dashboard page that says Bullpens. You’ll be directed to your Bullpens page. Here is where all of your Bullpens that you created will appear. To create a new one, select the Create Bullpen button at the bottom of this page. -
Page 36: Assigning A Bullpen
Diamond Kinetics PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba 8.2. Assigning a BullPen To get to Bullpens, select the grid icon at the bottom of your Dashboard page that says Bullpens. You’ll be directed to your Bullpens page. Here is where all of your Bullpens that you created will appear. To assign a Bullpen to a group member select the Bullpen you want to assign. -
Page 37: Throwing A Bullpen
Diamond Kinetics PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba 8.3. Throwing a BullPen To get started, make sure that you have a ball connected to your device. To get to Bullpens, select the grid icon at the bottom of your Dashboard page that says Bullpens. You’ll be directed to your Bullpens page. - Page 38 Diamond Kinetics PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba 3. You’ll see the next pitch appear at the top labeled with the desired pitch type. You’ll also see that pitch represented on the grid with a dashed outline. Throw the next pitch as marked.
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Page 39: Just Chart Feature
Diamond Kinetics PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba 9. Just Chart Feature Here in the Just Chart feature you will only be charting pitches. A ball does not need to be connected to use this feature as no metrics are being recorded. -
Page 40: Activity
Diamond Kinetics PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba 10. Activity The Activity option is your history and is made up of Sessions and your Performance. Click below to learn more about each! • Sessions • Performance Page 38 of 76... -
Page 41: Sessions
You may also see a small cloud with an upward facing arrow. This means there is data in that session that has not yet made it up to the Diamond Kinetics’ server. To upload this data, connect to the internet. -
Page 42: Performance
Diamond Kinetics PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba 10.2. Performance Welcome to Performance View! Here you’ll get to see your trends for all of the different metrics. The Performance View page is made up by different graphs. Each graph is for a separate pitching metric. -
Page 43: Edit Performance
Diamond Kinetics PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba 10.2.1. Edit Performance “Now that I’ve seen my Performance View, how can I edit it?” From the Performance View page, select green circle with the white pencil in the lower right hand corner of the page. -
Page 44: Navigating Groups
Diamond Kinetics PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba 11. Navigating Groups Create player groups for quick access to pitch history & easy profile switching during sessions! Page 42 of 76... -
Page 45: Player View
Diamond Kinetics PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba 11.1. Player View To view groups select the three stacked lines in the upper left hand corner of your screen. Then select Groups from the menu that slides out. Page 43 of 76... -
Page 46: Group Member
Diamond Kinetics PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba 11.1.1. Group Member As a player in a Group you do not have the ability to view or record other group member’s data. You will only be able to see what other players are in the group. However, groups that are marked as secret do not allow group members to see who else is in the group. -
Page 47: Finding A Group
Diamond Kinetics PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba 11.1.2. Finding a Group To find a group select the green circle with white + in the lower right hand corner of the page. Then select Find Group. At the top of the next page, you’ll see a grey bar that says “Search”. Select inside of the grey search bar. -
Page 48: Coach View
Diamond Kinetics PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba 11.2. Coach View To view Groups select the View Groups option in the bottom of your home page. You can also reach Groups by selecting the three (3) stacked lines in the upper left hand corner of your screen. -
Page 49: Creating A Group
Diamond Kinetics PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba 11.2.1. Creating a Group To create a group select the green circle with white + in the lower right hand corner of the page. Then select Create Group. Here you’ll be asked for a group name, group description (optional) and privacy settings. -
Page 50: Admin Abilities
Diamond Kinetics PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba 11.2.2. Admin Abilities As an Admin of the group you have the ability to view player’s history and record pitches in a player’s account. The subscription status of a player’s account may restrict some of these abilities. If a player’s account is unsubscribed, you will not be able to view any of their history. -
Page 51: Group Admin
Diamond Kinetics PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba 11.2.3. Group Admin If you create a group, you will be the admin of the group. Admins have the ability to promote other members to admin status. To do this access the group by logging in through the App. -
Page 52: Add A Player
Diamond Kinetics PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba 11.2.3.1. Add a Player The “Add Player” option is to add users to your group who already have an existing DK account. If you are creating an account for a new player, you’ll want to select “Create... -
Page 53: Create A Player
Diamond Kinetics PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba 11.2.3.2. Create a Player To create a player in a group select the three (3) stacked dots in the upper right- hand corner of your group’s page. You’ll see an option for “Create Player”. Select “Create Player”. -
Page 54: Edit Group
Diamond Kinetics PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba 11.2.3.3. Edit Group To edit a group, select the group from your groups list. Once in the group you’ll see three (3) stacked dots in the upper right-hand corner, select that for your groups menu. You’ll see an option for Edit Group. -
Page 55: Delete Group
Diamond Kinetics PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba 11.2.3.4. Delete Group To delete a group go into the group from your Groups List. Select the three (3) stacked dots in the upper right-hand corner. Then select the Delete Group option. At the bottom of the page you will be asked if you would like to delete the group. -
Page 56: Removing A Player
Diamond Kinetics PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba 11.2.3.5. Removing a Player Have players in your group that you want to remove? To remove players from a group, go into the group you’d like to remove the player from. Find the player’s name in the group. -
Page 57: Disconnected Pitches
When the ball is connected to the PitchTracker app, all of the pitches will transfer to the app and the data will be stored on the Diamond Kinetics server where it can later be pulled down and viewed. When the ball is not connected to the PitchTracker app, any pitches that are thrown will be saved on the ball’s internal memory. -
Page 58: Creating A Session
Diamond Kinetics PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba 12.1. Creating a Session How do I upload disconnected pitches to my account? 1. Make sure your ball is turned on 2. Connect the ball to your PitchTracker app via the Pair Ball Page 3. -
Page 59: Assign To A Group Member
Diamond Kinetics PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba 12.2. Assign to a Group Member How do I assign disconnected pitches to a group members account? 1. Connect the ball via BlueTooth to your device. 2. Open the PitchTracker App and log in. -
Page 60: Pitch Metrics
Diamond Kinetics PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba 13. Pitch Metrics PitchTracker Baseball measures seven (7) different pitching metrics broken up into three (3) categories: Release, Timing and Delivery. Page 58 of 76... -
Page 61: Release
Diamond Kinetics PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba 13.1. Release Metrics in the Release Category are metrics based off of the release of your pitch. Page 59 of 76... -
Page 62: Release Velocity
Diamond Kinetics PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba 13.1.1. Release Velocity Definition: The speed of the ball just after it is released from the hand. Speed is measured in MPH (miles per hour). On-field Impact: Higher velocity means the ball gets to the batter faster and requires quicker reaction by the batter. It will also help fielders get the ball to their target faster. -
Page 63: Release Spin Rate
Diamond Kinetics PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba 13.1.2. Release Spin Rate Definition: The average spin rate of the ball as it travels from the point of release until it is caught. Spin rate is measured in RPMs (revolutions per minute). -
Page 64: Spin Direction
How DK Shows It: In the PitchTracker Baseball app, Spin Direction is displayed graphically as a spinning arrow around a baseball. The arrow spins in the same way that the pitch would appear to spin from the pitcher’s perspective. In other words, we are showing spin just as you would see it after you threw the ball. -
Page 65: Timing
Diamond Kinetics PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba 13.2. Timing *Metrics in the Timing Category are metrics based off of the timing of your pitching motion. * Page 63 of 76... -
Page 66: Delivery Time
Diamond Kinetics PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba 13.2.1. Delivery Time Definition: Delivery time is the total time the ball is in the player’s hand from initial movement to the release of the ball. It can be broken down into segments, namely set to reach back time and reach back to release time. -
Page 67: Time To Plate
Diamond Kinetics PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba 13.2.2. Time to Plate Definition: The time from initial movement of the pitcher’s hands from the set position until impact of the ball with the catcher’s mitt (or impact with a net if throwing into a net). -
Page 68: Reach Back To Release
Diamond Kinetics PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba 13.2.3. Reach Back to Release Definition: The time from the cocking point in the delivery until release of the ball. On-field Impact: This is the second phase of the pitch and can tip a pitch if there is different time for different pitch types. It also contributes to total Time to Plate when trying to hold runners on base. -
Page 69: Delivery
Diamond Kinetics PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba 13.3. Delivery Metrics in the Delivery Category are metrics based off of the delivery of your pitching motion. Page 67 of 76... -
Page 70: Extension
Diamond Kinetics PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba 13.3.1. Extension Definition: The horizontal distance, directed toward the catcher, from set point to release of the ball. This is a measure of how far the pitcher reaches toward home when throwing the ball. -
Page 71: Support
Diamond Kinetics PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba 14. Support Welcome to Diamond Kinetics Support! Select one of the sections below. Page 69 of 76... -
Page 72: Customer Support
Give us a call at 412-223-5341 ext 1. Chat In your PitchTracker Baseball App select the Support option. You will see a Message Us feature. Here you can send us a message or picture and we’ll get back to you! -
Page 73: Return Policy
PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba 14.2. Return Policy If the PitchTracker Smart Baseball is unopened and unused within 30 days of purchase, Diamond Kinetics offers a full refund. All other returns must fall under Manufacturer’s Warranty. Page 71 of 76... -
Page 74: Manufacturer's Warranty
(5) use of a Diamond Kinetics product for any rental purpose; or (6) software installed on or with the PitchTracker Baseball product. Any third-party products, including software included with the PitchTracker Baseball product, are not covered by this Consumer Limited Warranty, and the Company makes no representations or warranties on behalf of such third parties. -
Page 75: Best Practice Setup With Pitcher And Catcher
Diamond Kinetics PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba 15. Best Practice Setup with Pitcher and Catcher When using the PitchTracker with just a Pitcher and Catcher there is a best practice setup to make sure all of your pitches transfer quickly to the app! When a pitch is thrown, a green bar will transfer across the top of the screen. - Page 76 Diamond Kinetics PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba Welcome to the New PitchTracker! PitchTracker Baseball’s got a new look! Click one of the option’s below to learn how to navigate through the different sections. • Explore the Dashboard • Pairing to the Ball •...
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Page 77: Compliance And Certifications
Diamond Kinetics PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba 16. Compliance and Certifications Federal Communications Commission Model: DKT003 FCC ID: 2ABWR-DKT003 Industry Canada Model: DKT003 IC: 12312A-DKT003 Compliance Statement 1. FCC Interference Statement (Part 15.105 (b)) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. - Page 78 Diamond Kinetics PitchTracker Baseball - PitchTracker Ba ii. ii. Label and compliance information – advise host manufacturers to provide a physical / e-label stating, “Contains FCC ID: 2ABWR-DKT003”. “Contains IC: 12312A-DKT003” with their finished product 5. ISED Canada RSS-Gen Notice (in English and French): “This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and...
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