How to Use the Zenniz Smart Court: Guide for Players
Are you ready to experience tennis in a new way with the Zenniz smart court? Welcome to your comprehensive guide on how to use the Zenniz smart court to its full potential. Whether you’re an experienced Zenniz user or just getting started, this guide will ensure you can take advantage of all the Zenniz capabilities. From setting up your profile to analyzing match statistics, this guide thoroughly demonstrates how Zenniz can enhance your tennis experience.
Zenniz can be used with or without our mobile app. However, we highly recommend using the free Zenniz app to get the most out of your experience. The app unlocks additional features and lets you enjoy smart tennis both on and off the court, making it a valuable tool if you are serious about your tennis. Let’s get into the guide on how to use Zenniz!
Finding and Booking a Zenniz Court
Getting started with Zenniz is easy. It all starts with booking a court equipped with the Zenniz system. This section will help you locate and book your first session on a Zenniz smart court.
Locate your nearest court: Check out our locations and find your nearest Zenniz court.
Book your court: Reserve a court equipped with Zenniz through the locations reservation system.
Setting up Zenniz
Once you’ve booked your Zenniz Smart Court, it’s time to set up Zenniz!
Setting up Zenniz is easy! Here is what you do:
Download the Zenniz App: Download the Zenniz App for free in the App Store or Google Play Store.
Create Your Account: Open the app, sign up with your email, and enter your personal information.
Power On: Turn on the Zenniz machine on the court.
Connect: Press ‘Play’ on the app and scan the QR code with the machine’s camera.
Select Game Mode: You are logged in. Choose your game mode and start playing!
The Zenniz app allows you to watch videos and analyze performance data from your session, making it a great tool to get a deep understanding of your game. If you choose to use Zenniz without the app, you can still enjoy features like automatic line calling and real-time feedback on the court.
Choosing your Game Mode
Now that you’re all set up, let’s go to the fun part - choosing your game mode. Zenniz offers a variety of game modes to suit the specific goals of your session. Each game mode offers specific features, making Zenniz suitable for all kinds of tennis practice. You can easily switch between game modes to keep your session fresh and fun. Our game modes are split into three categories: free play, match modes and training modes.
Whether you want to have a casual hitting session with your friend, play a competitive match, or focus on improving with specific drills, Zenniz is there for you. Understanding the benefits of the different game modes helps you maximize your on-court experience.
Let’s dive into the different game modes and learn how to choose and use them effectively.
Free Play
This mode is all about freedom! Free play is the easiest way to enjoy the Zenniz smart court system. Just press “Free Play” and start playing.
Play Like You Want: Whether you are playing points, doing drills, or just hitting with a friend. Free play supports all types of tennis. Just focus on your game!
Real-Time Feedback: Get real-time performance feedback on the machine’s LED screen.
Line Calling: Check a line call at any time by tapping “shot replay” on the touchscreen of the Zenniz machine.
Analyze Later: After your session, you can analyze performance data on your app or on the machine. This allows for 100% focus on playing during the session. Data and video are recorded from the entire session automatically.
Perfect for relaxed training. Just focus on your tennis and Zenniz takes care of the rest.
This is how easy it is to start Free Play:
Match Modes
Enhance Match Play with Zenniz! Our Match Modes are designed to make match play in tennis more enjoyable. Whether you’re competing in an official ITF match or challenging your friend in a casual fast four-set, Zenniz’s smart court system has the right match mode for you!
Multiple formats: Our match modes include singles, doubles, or official matches. Our custom ruleset option allows you to personalize your match. Modify the set length, the number of challenges, and the format of the third set.
Challenge Line Calls: Feel like a professional and challenge your opponent’s line calls by tapping the “Challenge” button on the Zenniz machine. Players have 3 challenges per set in the official match modes.
Score Display and Streaming: Zenniz acts as a scoreboard in your match. Change the score at changeovers and Zenniz clearly displays the score to the players and spectators. Additionally, matches played on a Zenniz smart court can be live-streamed to friends, coaches and family.
Match Data and Video: Zenniz records statistics and video from your matches, allowing you to analyze every point after your match. Compare your stats with your opponent and identify areas for improvement. Re-watch videos of your best shots and moments, with the possibility to share clips from your match with your friends.
Drills and Practise
Practise with a goal! On top of the match modes, we offer a range of drills and practise modes to assist you in your tennis training. The drills help you improve different aspects of your game in a fun and engaging way. Zenniz’s smart court drills and practises are interactive, providing real-time feedback that allows you to make adjustments in your game during or between drills.
One Minute Game: The One minute game is a fun and challenging way to start your session. The aim of the game is simple, hit as many shots as you can during one minute. Try hitting the ball on the rise and finding a good rhythm with your partner to improve your score. Movement is essential in the one minute game.
Can you reach the “Professional” level by hitting 40 shots in a minute?
Shot Practise: Our Shot practise mode is one of our most popular game modes. This mode offers you data on your performance and is one of the best modes for improvement-oriented players. Track metrics like shot depth, shot speed, and net clearance in real-time or after your session. Set a time limit or shot amount for the practise, helping you stay focused during the entire drill. Shot practise is ideal for getting detailed statistics from specific drills, like rallying cross-court.
Serve to Target: Transform your serve practise into a fun game with the “Serve to Target” drill. Serve to targets and earn points by hitting the areas displayed on the screen. You get more points for hitting fast serves to the targets. Follow your serve progress and challenge your friends to beat your high score.
Serve Practise: Practise your serve in a relaxed way. Hit serves with your own goals, and get real-time stats while you serve. The stats you get include serve placement, consistency, and average serve speed. Stay engaged when you practise the serve on your terms!
Analyzing your Game
Understand your game with performance stats! One of the main purposes of Zenniz’s smart court system is to provide you with analytic insight about your tennis. Statistics and video can be viewed during or after your session Here is a breakdown of how to access and interpret your performance statistics:
Access Your Data:
During the Session: View your stats and video during your sessions on the Zenniz machine’s touchscreen.
After the Session: Your session data will be stored automatically on your Zenniz app if you log in before your session. View your stats after your session.
Understanding Your Data:
Shot Map: The shot map is a visual representation of your game. You can easily see where your shots are landing and from where you are hitting them. Also, look at your shot depth and shot areas. You can filter the shot map for different strokes to analyze metrics for specific shots.
Shot Analytics: Understand your shot analytics by looking at key metrics. These include consistency, net clearance, shot speeds, and shot depth. Try to improve on these points one area at a time. For example, you could try to improve net clearance and see if it positively affects your shot depth.
Match Statistics: Get match-related insights from the match modes. These statistics include serve statistics, return statistics, and point statistics. Understand your match performance by looking at your first serve percentage, return percentage and most common rally lengths.
Video: Re-watch your match or training session with our video feature. Live shot speeds and slow-motion abilities allow you to get into the details of your game.
Read more on the analytical features of Zenniz here.
Now you know how to use Zenniz. Also check out how Zenniz can improve your tennis.
If you are interested in buying the Zenniz smart court system, book a demo!
