Question 1

What is football scanning and why does it matter?

Accepted Answer

Scanning means checking your surroundings before you receive the ball — turning your head left and right to see where teammates and opponents are. Elite midfielders scan 30+ times per game. It gives them the information to make the right decision before the ball arrives, so they can react instantly instead of wasting time looking after receipt.

Question 2

How does PlayScan train football scanning?

Accepted Answer

You place your phone on a stable surface 2–4 metres away. The front camera tracks your head rotation using pose estimation. Before each signal, a scan window opens — you must turn your head left and right within the time limit. The camera detects whether you checked both sides and how wide you scanned. Narrower windows at higher levels (800ms → 500ms → 200ms) force you to automate the habit.

Question 3

What equipment do I need for PlayScan?

Accepted Answer

Just your phone and a stable surface to rest it on. No extra sensors, no cones, no gym membership. A tripod gives the best results but leaning against a wall or water bottle works too.

Question 4

How is PlayScan different from watching football training videos?

Accepted Answer

Watching a video is passive. PlayScan forces you to physically react with your body in real time. The camera scores every rep. You get immediate feedback on speed, correctness and scan quality every session.

Question 5

What does the PlayScan Score measure?

Accepted Answer

Five components are scored every session: reaction time, accuracy (correct direction), scan quality (how wide and fast your shoulder checks were), stability (keeping still during the scan phase) and discipline (ignoring red decoys and yellow traps). These are weighted into a single 0–100 PlayScan Score with a rank from Bronze to Elite.

Question 6

How long are PlayScan training sessions?

Accepted Answer

Level 1 is 30 seconds. Levels 2 and 3 are 45–60 seconds. Level 4 is 60 seconds. A full session including setup and review takes under 5 minutes.

Question 7

Is PlayScan free?

Accepted Answer

Level 1 (Quick Test) is completely free and requires no account. Level 2 (Scanning) unlocks with a Starter plan. Levels 3 and 4 (Decision and Elite) unlock with a Pro plan.

Question 8

What age or skill level is PlayScan for?

Accepted Answer

Any player who wants to improve their awareness can benefit — from youth academy players building the habit for the first time to senior players trying to cut their decision time. Level 1 has no scanning requirement, making it suitable for beginners. Level 4 is designed for players with the shoulder-check already in their game who want to push it to automaticity.

Question 9

Does PlayScan work on mobile?

Accepted Answer

Yes. PlayScan is a web app that runs in your phone browser — no download required. It uses your phone's front camera for head tracking. It works best in Chrome on Android or Safari on iPhone.

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