And, importantly, it will also speed up the decision-making process.
Soccer isn’t the first sport to incorporate technology into its decision-making.
Now, FIFA is launching a new technological era, and doing so on the world’s biggest stage.
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Every ball actually contains a rig with two sensors, each with a different purpose.
One is an ultra-wideband (UWB) sensor that is more accurate than GPS or Bluetooth.
This helps give precise data on where the ball is at any time and transmit that data in real-time.
On just the players alone, 29 points on the body are tracked.
When data is combined from both systems, the technology is a powerful resource in making offside decisions.
NEW: Semi-automated offside technology to be used at FIFA World Cup 2022.
Full details on@FIFAcom.
This will allow fans to have an inside look at why the decisions were made.
For any sports fan who loves data, this is a dream come true.
