Getting the Most Out of Formanti
Formanti is designed to be your AI-powered training companion. Whether you play badminton, tennis, or table tennis, the app helps you track progress, get personalized equipment recommendations, and improve your game with structured training plans. Here's how to use every feature effectively.
Step 1: Set Up Your Player Profile
When you first sign up, Formanti asks you a series of questions to build your player profile:
- Sport selection: Choose your primary sport(s). You can add multiple sports and switch between them.
- Skill level: Be honest about your current level (beginner, intermediate, advanced). This determines the difficulty of your training plans and the type of equipment recommended.
- Playing style: Aggressive, defensive, all-round? This helps tailor recommendations to how you actually play.
- Playing frequency: How often you play affects training plan intensity and equipment wear recommendations.
- Budget: Equipment recommendations are filtered to match your spending comfort zone.
Your profile can be updated anytime as your game develops. We recommend revisiting it every few months.
Step 2: Upload and Analyze Videos
The Analyze feature is the heart of Formanti. Here's how to get the best results:
- Navigate to the Analyze tab from the dashboard
- Click Upload Video and select a video from your phone or camera
- The AI will process your video, detecting body positions, shot types, and movement patterns
- Review your analysis report, which includes frame-by-frame technique breakdown
Tips for best results:
- Record in landscape mode at 60fps or higher for smoother analysis
- Position the camera at court level, about 3-4 meters from the sideline
- Ensure good lighting — the AI needs to see your body clearly
- Record full rallies, not just individual shots, for tactical analysis
Step 3: Follow Your Training Plan
Formanti generates personalized 30-day training plans based on your profile and analysis results.
- Each plan includes daily exercises, drills, and focus areas
- Mark sessions as complete to track your progress streak
- The plan adapts based on your improvement areas identified by video analysis
- Consistency matters more than intensity — aim to complete at least 4 sessions per week
Step 4: Track Your Progress
The Progress page shows your development over time:
- Training streak: How many consecutive days you've completed sessions
- Sessions completed: Total training sessions logged
- Technique scores: AI-rated scores for different aspects of your game
- Improvement trends: Graphs showing how your metrics change over weeks
Step 5: Get Equipment Recommendations
Based on your playing profile and skill level, Formanti recommends equipment that matches your game:
- Rackets matched to your playing style, skill level, and budget
- Shoes suited to your movement patterns and court type
- Strings and accessories optimized for your game
- Price comparisons across major retailers to find the best deals
Step 6: Create and Share Highlights
Formanti can automatically generate highlight reels from your match videos:
- The AI identifies exciting rallies, winning shots, and impressive plays
- Highlights are compiled into shareable clips
- Share directly to social media or download for your records
Step 7: Join the Community
Connect with other players, share tips, and find training partners through the Community feature. Compare your player card stats, challenge friends, and stay motivated together.
The key to improvement is consistency. Use Formanti regularly — upload videos weekly, follow your training plan daily, and review your progress monthly. Small, consistent improvements compound into dramatic results over time.