Question 1

What is Point Ref?

Accepted Answer

Pro-grade analytics, player stats, highlight reels, partner matching, coaching tips. (Coming Soon: Real-time ball & foot fault tracking). Available on iPhone.

Question 2

Is Point Ref Real Time?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Ready in Q3 2026: Robust multi‑object tracking of ball, players, paddles, and court lines to maintain persistent state across rallies.

Question 3

Is Point Ref comprehensive covering all aspects of the game?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Ball out of bounds, foot faults, kitchen violations, double bounces, net contact, illegal serves which is aligned to official rulesets.

Question 4

Where can I get the Point Ref app?

Accepted Answer

Point Ref is available on the Apple Store now. Support for Android coming in Q2 2026.

Question 5

How does Point Ref work?

Accepted Answer

Proprietary advanced AI and Computer Vision algorithms that break down gameplay pixel by pixel.

Question 6

What type of equipment do I need to use Point Ref?

Accepted Answer

An Apple iPhone 12 or greater running IOS 18 or later.
It is highly recommended using a tripod that is easy to setup and supports recording in horizontal orientation.

Question 7

What type of player uses Point Ref?

Accepted Answer

Tournament Players who want real-time score keeping and officiating.

Training Players who want to drill down on shot selection, performance rating, team dynamics, court coverage heatmaps, and track calorie and energy expenditure.

Fun & Social Players who want to share their stats and highlights with their pickleball community.

Question 8

What are the 5 Best Long-Term Improvement Metrics

Accepted Answer

Unforced Error Rate
3rd Shot Drop Success Rate
Drive Accuracy vs. Volume
NVZ Positioning Time
The "Calculated Skill Rating" (The Meta-Metric)

Question 9

What is the Unforced Error Rate Metric?

Accepted Answer

The "Consistency Engine": Unforced Error Rate
 • Source Metrics: Balls Hit Out, Balls Hit into Net, Serve Faults, Missed 3rd Shot Drops.
 • Definition: "The percentage of your total shots that result in an unforced error."
 • Why it matters long-term: This is the single biggest differentiator between skill levels. Beginners beat themselves; advanced players force opponents to miss. A downward trend here is the surest sign of improvement, regardless of who you play.

Question 10

What is the 3rd Shot Drop Success Rate Metric?

Accepted Answer

The "Level-Up Skill": 3rd Shot Drop Success Rate
 • Source Metrics: 3rd Shot Drops, Shot Accuracy.
 • Definition: "The percentage of your 3rd shot drops that land successfully in the opponent's Kitchen (NVZ)."
 • Why it matters long-term: The transition game is the hardest part of pickleball. Moving from driving everything to successfully resetting the point with a drop shot is a major tactical milestone.

Question 11

What is the Drive Accuracy vs. Volume Metric?

Accepted Answer

The "Aggression Monitor": Drive Accuracy vs. Volume
 • Source Metrics: Drives, Shot Accuracy, Balls Hit Out/Net.
 • Definition: "Tracking how often you choose to drive the ball versus how often those drives land in bounds."
 • Why it matters long-term: As players improve, they hit harder. The danger phase is hitting hard but inaccurately. Long-term improvement shows maintained or increased velocity (#1) combined with increased accuracy.

Question 12

What is the Metric: NVZ Positioning Time Metric?

Accepted Answer

The "Tactical Maturity" Metric: NVZ Positioning Time
 • Source Metrics: Positioning in NVZ.
 • Definition: "The percentage of time during a rally you spend at or near the Kitchen line."
 • Why it matters long-term: Beginners hang back at the baseline. Intermediate players get stuck in "no man's land." Advanced players fight to get to the NVZ and stay there. A steadily increasing percentage here shows tactical growth.

Question 13

What is the The "Calculated Skill Rating" Metric?

Accepted Answer

The "Calculated Skill Rating" (The Meta-Metric)
 • Source Metrics: A weighted algorithm combining Win/Loss, Point Differential, and Error Rate.
 • Definition: "Your internal skill rating, calculated by your performance against similarly rated opponents and your consistency."
 • Why it matters long-term: Players crave one number that tells them if they are getting better overall. While individual stats tell the why, this tells the what.