Screen Speed

Laser • Real-time speed in video
Wireless measurement • Timing • Video analysis
Developed and proven in elite performance environments since 2018

Why Screen Speed?

Speed + Technique in One System

See how speed changes together with the athlete’s movement. Real-time speed and distance data are synchronised directly with the recorded video.

Flexible Timing & Performance Analysis

Analyse acceleration, maximum velocity and selected sections of a performance. Create timing intervals at any selected distance — without being limited to fixed timing positions.

Designed for Everyday Coaching

Portable, wireless and ready for use on the track, runway or training field. One coach can measure, film and analyse performance without an external computer, internet connection or additional operator.

How it works

From setup to performance analysis in three simple steps.

01.

Set up

Mount the Screen Speed Laser Unit on a tripod, connect a USB power bank and position the laser for the movement you want to measure.

02.

Connect & Record

Connect your iPhone or iPad directly to the Screen Speed Wi-Fi network. Open the app and record the performance with speed and distance data displayed in real time.

03.

Review & Analyse

Review the performance immediately, analyse selected timing intervals and save or export video and performance data.

Biomechanical performance analysis setup at Sätra Athletics Hall in 2006 — **Sätra Athletics Hall, Stockholm, 2006.** Biomechanical performance analysis combining multiple measurement systems — part of the background to the idea that later became Screen Speed.

The Story Behind Screen Speed

From biomechanical analysis to everyday coaching.

The idea behind Screen Speed has roots going back more than 20 years. While studying coaching at the Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences (GIH) in Stockholm, co-founder Oscar Gidewall worked with advanced biomechanical analysis, combining 3D motion capture, laser measurement, force plates and video.

The technology provided powerful insights, but required expensive equipment, computers and specialist support. It raised a simple question: could speed measurement and video be combined in a tool practical enough for a coach to use alone?

At the time, the technology was not ready. More than a decade later, smartphones had transformed video analysis and the idea became technically possible. Oscar revisited the concept together with Erik Ehrlin — an engineer and software developer, a graduate of KTH Royal Institute of Technology, as well as an elite athlete.

Together, they combined engineering and software development with first-hand experience from elite coaching and competition. Development began in 2017–2018, initially with the horizontal jumps in mind, before quickly expanding to sprinting and other applications.

The first Screen Speed systems were in use in 2018, and the Screen Speed app was released on the Apple App Store in 2019. Since then, the system and app have been continuously developed and refined through practical use in performance environments.

More than 20 years after the original idea, the principle remains the same: make advanced performance analysis practical for the coach.

Proven in High-Performance Environments

Screen Speed has been developed and used in elite performance environments internationally since 2018. • Systems have been supplied to national sports federations, Olympic and high-performance organisations, sports schools and individual performance coaches. • Screen Speed is also used in coach education, bringing objective speed measurement and synchronised video analysis into both athlete development and the education of coaches. • Previous and current customers include the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee, Swedish Athletics Federation, England Athletics and Chinese Athletics Association.

One system. One purchase. No subscription.

The Screen Speed app requires no subscription or recurring software fees.

The Screen Speed App

Measurement, video and analysis — in one app.

Connect directly to the Screen Speed Laser Unit and view speed and distance data in real time while recording video. Review performances, analyse selected timing intervals and organise, compare and export results directly from your iPhone or iPad.

Live Speed & Distance

View speed and distance data in real time while recording.

Synchronized Video

Speed and distance data are recorded directly together with the video.

Flexible Timing

Analyse any selected section after recording — without being limited to fixed timing positions. Switch between metres and yards, and display speed in m/s, km/h or mph — even after recording.

Organised Video Library

Add athlete names, results or attempt numbers as comments and use colour tags to quickly identify athletes and performances.

Export & Reports

Export videos with measurement data and generate performance reports with timing information.

Multiple Devices

Connect several iPhones or iPads simultaneously to the same Screen Speed unit and record from different viewing angles.

Developed and refined since 2019

First released on the App Store in 2019, the Screen Speed app has been continuously developed and refined through years of practical use in training and performance environments.

Applications

From sprint acceleration and horizontal jumps to speed testing and performance analysis.

Sprint & Speed Development

Measure acceleration, maximum velocity and selected sections of a sprint — including flying 10 m, 20 m and 30 m tests. Analyse how speed develops throughout the performance..

Horizontal Jumps

Analyse approach velocity and selected timing sections — including segments such as 11–6 m and 6–1 m before the take-off board — while seeing exactly what happens technically in the athlete’s movement.

Performance Analysis & Coach Education

Combine objective speed data with video to analyse performance, provide immediate feedback and support athlete and coach development.

Team Sports & Speed Testing

Measure acceleration and sprint performance over distances relevant to the sport — including tests such as the 40-yard dash.

FAQ

The Screen Speed System consists of the Screen Speed Laser Unit and the Screen Speed app for iPhone and iPad. To use the system, you also need a standard tripod with a 1/4” mount and a USB power bank providing at least 2A.
The Laser Unit creates its own wireless network, so no external computer, internet connection or additional measurement equipment is required.

No. The Screen Speed Laser Unit creates its own local Wi-Fi network, and your iPhone or iPad connects directly to the unit.
This means Screen Speed can be used at tracks, training fields and other locations without access to the internet or an existing Wi-Fi network.

The laser sensor can measure athletes at distances of up to approximately 100 metres under suitable conditions. For normal training use, we recommend working within approximately 60 metres for the most reliable measurements.
The practical Wi-Fi range for recording video depends on the environment. For normal use, we recommend keeping the recording device within approximately 30 metres of the Screen Speed unit.

For acceleration and sprint analysis, position the Screen Speed unit behind the athlete and align the laser with the direction of running. For acceleration measurements, the unit can typically be positioned approximately 2–3 metres behind the starting position.
For maximum-velocity analysis, the system can also be positioned in front of the athlete, with the athlete running towards the laser.
Aim the laser towards the centre of the athlete’s torso and keep the running direction as closely aligned with the laser as possible.

Position the Screen Speed unit behind the landing pit and align it with the centre of the runway. For long jump, a practical setup is typically approximately 12–15 metres behind the take-off board.
Set the take-off board as the distance reference in the app and aim the laser towards the centre of the athlete’s torso during the approach.
The same principle can be adapted for triple jump and different analysis objectives.

For the most reliable measurements, maintain a clear line of sight between the laser and the athlete and aim towards the centre of the torso. The athlete should move as closely as possible along the direction of the laser beam.
At longer distances or in conditions where the athlete provides a weaker laser reflection, a reflective patch or vest can improve the signal.
Correct positioning and alignment of the Screen Speed unit are particularly important when accurate distance and timing information is required.

Screen Speed and optical timing gates measure performance in different ways. Timing gates record when an athlete crosses fixed positions, while Screen Speed continuously measures the athlete’s distance and speed throughout the movement. This allows timing intervals to be selected and analysed after the performance.
In extensive comparative testing, timing intervals calculated with Screen Speed have shown agreement within approximately 0.01 seconds compared with dual-beam timing gates.
Screen Speed has also been compared with electronic competition timing equipment. These tests have demonstrated very close agreement, although race-start reaction time must be determined separately when comparing Screen Speed data with official electronic race times.

Yes. Timing intervals can be created after the performance has been recorded, so you are not limited to predetermined timing positions.
This makes it possible to analyse acceleration sections, flying sprints or other selected distances from the same recording. For example, you can analyse a flying 10, 20 or 30 metres or select a specific section of a horizontal-jump approach.

Yes. Multiple iPhones or iPads can connect simultaneously to the same Screen Speed Laser Unit.
This allows several coaches or recording devices to receive the measurement data at the same time and makes it possible to record the same performance from different viewing angles.

Yes. Distance can be displayed in metres or yards, making Screen Speed suitable for tests such as the 40-yard dash as well as metric sprint and performance testing.
Speed can be displayed in m/s, km/h or mph, and the units can also be changed after the performance has been recorded.

Video demos

Watch short demos showing how Screen Speed is set up and used in training and performance analysis

Down load app

The Screen Speed app is available for iPhone and iPad on the App Store

Instagram

Follow @screenspeedinfo for updates and examples from training and performance analysis

Interested in Screen Speed?

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