Frequently Asked Questions
What is Planchet Tracker?
Planchet Tracker is a software solution that helps athletes record their activity in the sport of fencing during match. With Planchet Tracker, you can set up your profile and track your fencing performance in a single match as well as your long-term progress. It consists of two parts: mobile application and website.
Who is Planchet Tracker for?
Planchet Tracker is a data collecting tool for all fencing enthusiasts. It is designed for fencers, coaches as well as clubs and national federations.
What is the main idea of the app?
Can the app help me against a specific opponent?
What is the best use of the app?
Do I need to enter data about all my matches or trainings?
No. It is not necessary. But it is good to understand that regular data collection leads to a more accurate statistics. Like that, the app can inform you better about your performance progress in time or about your progress when fighting against a specific opponent.
What information and data can I track, enter and store?
There are several levels. You can enter data about a match (date, names of opponents, weapon etc.), match sequences, specific actions, areas of hits, scoring etc. As well, you can add your own comments about each match. In the Profile section, you can update data about tracked athletes.
How do I enter data about my hits?
Why is it? When I enter data about certain actions, like malparry, I cannot see detailed description of techniques.
How much can I rely on the app data? (considering the fact each match is different)
Is there anything Planchet Tracker™ cannot identify?
The app works strictly from data that are collected in the course of time. As a result, the app is not able to identify whether the long-term decrease of your success rate is due to your technique, or rather due to your rival´s improvement in that activity/area. Such an analysis and conclusion is solely in your or coach´s hands.
How can I change the default profile?
Scroll down to the bottom and press the icon (a graph) on the bottom right to go to Statistics view. Then, press Profile button in the top left area of the screen.
How can I correct a wrongly set data about the action?
Once you are in Match view and record actions, find the icon of three vertically placed orange dots in the top left corner. Press it to see Delete last action option.
Can I use the app to add my own comments about matches?
Yes. Once you press the Finish button, you finish entering the data for the match. On the next screen, you can add your own comments about the match.
Can I use Planchet Tracker™ with my mobile?
Can I use Planchet Tracker™ offline?
Touché. You can definitely benefit from using Planchet Tracker mobile version offline and collect all data from match when withut the internet connection. Your new data entries will get synchronized with the rest as soon as you get online again.