The world of sport is continually changing over the years, and the use of technology is one of those areas that have an impact on sports in the modern day. It can be criticised about certain aspects but many people find it more enjoyable to see technology analyse certain situations in a sport and make the correct decision. Different types of technology have been implemented into different types of sporting codes. These types of technology include Hawk Eye technology, Instant replay and Goal line technology.
1. Hawk Eye Technology (HET):
Hawk eye is a name for a computer and camera system which traces a balls trajectory. It is used in cricket and tennis.
In tennis, a player can challenge an umpires decision and the hawk eye technology shows whether the umpire decision is correct or not.
In cricket the hawk eye technology is used very frequently as people who watch cricket expect the system to determine several situations or statistics to inform them which team is on top the game. For example; The HET system analyses a play in a cricket match and determines whether the player got a LBW. Another useful way of using HET is simple but effective pitch map, which shows the viewers the most and least likeliest spot of where the pitcher will throw the cricket ball.
Source 1: In the picture to the right, we see just how clear the hawk eye technology is being used in a tennis match
Source 2: In the picture to the below, The HET system is showing us showing whether the ball hit the player before it touching the wicket.
Hawk eye is a name for a computer and camera system which traces a balls trajectory. It is used in cricket and tennis.
In tennis, a player can challenge an umpires decision and the hawk eye technology shows whether the umpire decision is correct or not.
In cricket the hawk eye technology is used very frequently as people who watch cricket expect the system to determine several situations or statistics to inform them which team is on top the game. For example; The HET system analyses a play in a cricket match and determines whether the player got a LBW. Another useful way of using HET is simple but effective pitch map, which shows the viewers the most and least likeliest spot of where the pitcher will throw the cricket ball.
Source 1: In the picture to the right, we see just how clear the hawk eye technology is being used in a tennis match
Source 2: In the picture to the below, The HET system is showing us showing whether the ball hit the player before it touching the wicket.
Source 3: A person in a goal decision system truck.
2. Instant Replay: Instant replay is a video reproduction of something that has been recently occurred which was shot and broadcasted live. The video that has already been shown live is replayed in order for viewers to see again what had just taken place. Instant replay is used in about every sport in the world has it very common type of technology. |
Source 4: Article on the new Hawk eye technology used in Premier League.
3. Goal Line Technology (GLT): Goal line technology is a technological method used to determine when the ball has completely crossed the goal line. With the assistance of electronic devices referees can make an easier decision of awarding a goal or not. In source 4, Mail Online posted an article of the newly introduced system into the English Premier League which is one of the most viewed leagues across Europe. |