Document Type : Original/Review Paper
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Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Semnan University, Semnan, Iran
10.22044/jadm.2025.15807.2695
Abstract
In recent years, the application of deep learning techniques has revolutionized various domains, including the realm of sports analytics. The analysis of ball tracking and trajectory in sports has become an increasingly vital area of research, driven by advancements in technology and the growing demand for data-driven insights in athletic performance. In volleyball, a sport characterized by rapid movements and strategic play, the ability to accurately track the trajectory of the ball is crucial for both training and competitive analysis. This paper proposes novel deep learning models for accurate volleyball ball detection and tracking. By incorporating attention mechanisms into the YOLOv8 and YOLOv10 architecture, our models significantly improve performance, particularly in challenging situations involving occlusions and fast movements. The proposed models across several metrics compared to baseline and other models. Specifically, achieved precision (94.2% and 94.7%, respectively) and recall (88.1% and 87.6%, respectively) and real-time processing speeds, making them suitable for various sports analytics applications.
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