Here is all you need to know about the new ‘’Snickometer’ technology at the ongoing Euro 2024 and how its implemented in football
A new kind of technology will be used at a major football event for the first time, at EURO 2024, which is already underway.
This has already been used though. Belgium was defeated 1-0 by Slovakia in their opening Euro 2024 match at the Frankfurt Arena.
The first goal of the match was scored by Slovakian Ivan Schranz, which put Belgium down. After a mishandled pass by the Belgian defence, Robert Bozeník found himself with the ball, but Koen Casteels originally stopped his attempt.
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Schranz got the rebound and shot at a close angle into the back of the net. Romelu Lukaku’s efforts were rejected, but the favourites did manage to score twice despite their awful performance.
The second goal scored by the Chelsea player proved controversial as VAR specialist Christina Unkel had to explain a contested handball that was called in the build-up. Meanwhile, it welcomed a new technology into the tournament known as the “Snickometer.”
The football animation that had never been seen before was shown to viewers during the build-up film and recorded the sound of the ball striking Openda’s hand as it played.
What is a Snickometer?
Those who want to watch Euro 2024 from home this summer will have access to a cricket version of the “Snickometer.” Yes, because the technology is not something new in the sports world.
In cricket, the method used to ascertain whether the ball edged the bat for a possible dismissal such as a catch or leg before wicket is called Snickometer, or Snicko for short.
This will be the first time ever that broadcasters receive a “touch detection” image, which tournament officials use to make critical decisions. The technology can bring referee rulings on offside and handball more clarity.
[Sam Dean] TV viewers of Euro 2024 will see the football equivalent of cricket’s snickometer this summer. For the first time, broadcasters will be sent a “touch detection” graphic used by referees to make key decisions (such as handballs and offsides).
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Viewers will have access to images anytime during any European Championship game that they are used to make a key decision.
Over 500 times per second, a motion-sensing microchip is embedded in match balls at Euro 2024 to monitor every touch. This was also used in the Qatar World Cup.
Not only can it identify whether the ball makes contact with a hand on its journey to the goal, but it can also determine when a player stepped outside the last defensive line at the exact moment the ball was released.