Pala - AI Pickleball Coach

AI-powered pickleball analysis and coaching platform that democratizes world-class sports training through real-time video analysis.

About

Pala transforms how pickleball players train by providing professional-grade coaching feedback accessible to anyone with a smartphone. Built with the Overshoot SDK, Pala analyzes game footage to deliver comprehensive performance insights - identifying strengths, weaknesses, and providing personalized recommendations through voice narration (ElevenLabs) and interactive AI chat (Google Gemini).

Key Features:

• Shot-by-shot gameplay breakdown with AI vision analysis
• Real-time player tracking and court positioning insights
• Voice-narrated coaching feedback
• Interactive chat for personalized advice
• Pickleball-specific metrics (serve quality, footwork, reaction times)

Tech Stack

• Frontend: Next.js 16.1.3, React 19.2.3, TypeScript 5
• AI Vision: Overshoot SDK (v0.1.0-alpha.2) for gameplay analysis
• Player Tracking: TensorFlow.js (v4.22.0) with COCO-SSD
• Voice Coaching: ElevenLabs API
• Interactive Chat: Google Gemini API
• State Management: Zustand (v5.0.10)
• Styling: Tailwind CSS 4, Framer Motion

Setup

1. Install Dependencies

npm install

2. Configure API Keys

Create a .env.local file in the root directory:

NEXT_PUBLIC_OVERSHOOT_API_KEY=your-api-key-here
NEXT_PUBLIC_OVERSHOOT_API_URL=https://api.overshoot.ai
ELEVENLABS_API_KEY=your-elevenlabs-api-key-here
GEMINI_API_KEY=your-gemini-api-key-here

Get Your API Keys:

• Overshoot: Dashboard
• ElevenLabs: Dashboard
• Gemini: Google AI Studio

Note: Some Overshoot accounts use https://cluster1.overshoot.ai/api/v0.2 instead. Check your dashboard if you encounter network errors.

3. Run Development Server

npm run dev

Open http://localhost:3000 to view the app.

How It Works

1. Upload: Submit pickleball game footage
2. Analyze: Overshoot SDK processes video with custom prompts for pickleball-specific insights
3. Review: Get detailed breakdowns with synchronized video annotations and voice narration
4. Improve: Ask follow-up questions through AI chat for tailored coaching advice

Roadmap

• Injury Prevention: MediaPipe Pose integration for movement pattern analysis
• Multi-Sport: Expand to tennis and badminton
• Training Programs: Structured skill assessments and progression tracking
• Social Features: Community building and peer comparison
• Wearables: Biometric data integration for comprehensive performance metrics

Troubleshooting

CORS/Network Errors

If you see "NetworkError when attempting to fetch resource":

1. Verify CORS is enabled on your Overshoot API account
2. Try the alternative API URL in your .env.local
3. Check browser console (F12) for detailed error messages
4. Use the "Test Connection" button to verify server-side connectivity

Mission

Breaking down financial and accessibility barriers in sports coaching. Pala proves you don't need unlimited resources to achieve excellence - every player deserves quality coaching regardless of financial situation or location.

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Built at NexHacks in 24 hours with passion for democratizing sports excellence.