Leveraging AI to Decode Basketball’s 3-Second Rule
Ever yelled at the screen over a player camping in the paint? You’re not alone! Basketball’s intricate rules can be tough for referees to monitor, especially the 3-second rule. But advancements in AI and computer vision are here to help.
Key Insights:
- Understanding the 3-Second Rule: Critical for game flow, it restricts both offensive and defensive players from lingering in the key.
- Technical Challenges:
- Real-time player detection and tracking.
- Accurately identifying the painted zone.
- Measuring time spent within the zone.
Our Innovative Solution:
- Utilizes Meta’s Segment Anything Model (SAM2) for precision tracking.
- Employs YOLOv11 for player and court keypoint detection.
- Integrates pose estimation to pinpoint player positions accurately.
This system flags violations effectively, promoting fair play while enhancing game strategy analysis.
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