Remote Coaching
Shoot'n Hoops provides a totally unique Remote Coaching Service utilising digital video technology and the latest and most user friendly "on-line file transfer protocols" to make it possible for "anyone"', "anywhere"' to access our specialist coaching services. Files are exchanged by "uploading" to, and "downloading" from our
Shoot'n Hoops on-line "drop box" via:
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The process is relatively "user friendly"; and involves the following 7 steps:
Step 1. You have someone film your skills using a digital video camera
Step 2. Capture & save your video clips
Step 3. Sending us your video clips
Step 4. We analysis your skills and produce “video lessons”
Step 5. We send you your “video lessons” and "viewer program"
Step 6: Viewing your “Video Lessons”
Step 7. Prices and payment methods for Virtual Coaching Services
Frequently Asked Questions
To view the "full details" of each step click on the above links or for a "general overview" first read below:
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How It Works!
(Overview)
Step 1. Filming your skills
Have someone video you performing the specific skills that you wish to have analysed and receive specialist coaching for.
Skills that we provide specialist "Remote" Coaching services for are:
See “Filming Your Skills” for "filming protocols"; "tips & hints" and detailed instructions on exactly “what” to film and from “which angles” to film to ensure that you provide us with the highest quality vision for clearer analysis. |
Step 2. Capturing & Saving your video clips
Transfer the vision you have captured from your digital video camera to your computer then “save” the vision.
See “Capturing & Saving Video Files” for an easy to follow tutorial to assist you to:
- Transfer the vision from your camera to your computer
- Create short individual “video clips” of the skills you want analysed
- Save your video clips as “video files” in .avi file format using Windows Movie Maker™ or similar software.
 *Windows Movie Maker® is included with Microsoft Windows® XP and VISTA Software
If you are unfamiliar with how to transfer vision from your digital video camera to your computer and capture and save the vision as a file click on the appropriate link below. Hopefully you will be pleasantly surprised at how easy and user friendly this process is:
Windows Movie Maker Vista - Tutorials
Windows Movie Maker XP - Tutorials
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Step 3. Sending us your video clips
Options include:
- Simply "uploading" your video clips to us "on-line" via our
 account.
Note: You are not required to set up your own "YouSendIt" account; we provide you with password access to "our" Shoot'n Hoops online drop-box at YouSendIt. It's quick and easy; large files can be exchanged within "hours"!
- Mailing us your “video files” either on CD; or on the original mini DV cassette via regular or express post.
This option is for those who either may not wish to edit the video files themselves, may not be in a hurry to receive their lessons, may be sending us vision of a "large group" or "team" of athletes at once, or just may not wish to utilise our "on-line" system.
Note: This is a slower option as delivery "both ways" can take several "days" or even "weeks" depending on where in the world you live. Additional charges may also apply if excessive postage and handling fees or extensive video editing are required.
See “Sending Video Files” for full details of options you have for sending us your vision for analysis. |
Step 4. Analysis of your skills and production of “Video Lessons”
Our specialist coaches then work with your video files using our state of the art video analysis and coaching software to "observe and analyse your technique" and produce your personalised “Video Lessons”.
Video Lessons typically include combinations of instructional voice-over recordings, dual angle analysis, freeze frames and coloured lines and symbols drawn over the vision; all for the purpose of providing you with the most effective learning experience possible.
See our "Analysis of Your Skills and Production of Video Lessons" for more details and to view samples. |
Step 5. Receiving your “Video Lessons”
After our specialist coaches have produced your personal “Video Lessons”, we can send you your lessons via the following methods:
- We "upload" your video clips (with our "lesson viewer" program) to our on-line "drop-box" via our account. You receive an email with a link and password to enable you to then "download" your lessons and viewer program from our "drop-box". (Sounds complicated, but it is surprisingly quick, easy and user friendly).
- Alternatively we can copy your lesson files onto a Virtual Coach “Video Lesson CD" and mail the CD to your postal address provided.
See "Receiving your Video Lessons" for full details. |
Step 6: Viewing your “Video Lessons”
Your Remote Coach “Video Lesson CD" will contain:
- Your Video Lessons
- Your Original Video Files
- Your Lesson Viewer program which is required to view your Video Lessons.
* Note: "Video Lesson" files can only be viewed using our "Lesson Viewer" Program and are not compatible with any other media viewer software.
To view your lessons, simply insert your Remote Coach “Video Lesson CD” into the CD drive of your PC or Laptop; the CD will auto-run and open a front page!
This “front page” contains a "menu" with options to either “View Your Videos” or “View Your Lessons”.
See "Viewing Video Lessons" for more details and to view samples. |
Step 7. Prices and Payment Method for Virtual Coaching Services
After you have filmed the skills for which you require specialist coaching; go to our "Prices & Payment" page and "open" and "print" our "Remote Coach Request Form".
Complete the Virtual Coach Request Form providing the following information:
- Name of the person providing the vision for analysis
- Which skills you require analysis and specialist coaching for
- Your e-mail address or postal address for return of your original videos and delivery of your Virtual Coach Video Lessons
- The Virtual Coach "Option" you wish to purchase:
- "Single Session", or
- "Subscription" (Multiple Sessions)
- Your preferred payment option for your Virtual Coach services:
- Cheque or money order
- Credit Card
Mail us your completed Virtual Coach Request Form including Payment Details with your video footage.
To open and print out the Remote Coach Request Form you require Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer!
To download and instal the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reder click this icon 
Click here to open the Remote Coach Request Form
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