Question 1

Who’s behind 8ctane?

Accepted Answer

8ctane is built by former MLB players, licensed physical therapists, and sports scientists based in Raleigh, NC. Our sister facility — 8ctane Baseball — uses Trackman, force plates, Proteus, and 3D motion analysis to inform the AI models that power our platform. We partner with BYoung Physical Therapy and The Running PTs to ensure every program prioritizes arm health and injury prevention alongside performance.

Question 2

What equipment do I need?

Accepted Answer

Just a smartphone. No sensors, motion capture suits, or special cameras required. Record in portrait mode from about 6–10 feet away.

Question 3

How long does the analysis take?

Accepted Answer

Under 5 minutes from upload to full report. Upload your two videos, select key frames, and the AI generates your complete mechanical breakdown.

Question 4

What angles do I need to record?

Accepted Answer

Two angles: a side view and a back view. For hitting, capture your swing from the side and from behind the batter. For pitching, from the side and behind the mound. 2–20 seconds per video.

Question 5

Do I need slow-motion video?

Accepted Answer

No. Standard frame rate from any modern smartphone is fine. No special camera settings needed.

Question 6

What does the AI actually analyze?

Accepted Answer

Our AI vision model evaluates 18 mechanical metrics across your entire movement sequence. For hitting (10 metrics): hip-shoulder separation, pelvis tilt, torso rotation, head position at foot contact and ball contact, pelvis rotation, lead leg block, bat-to-spine angle at load and contact, and stride length. For pitching (8 metrics): arm timing, max external rotation, horizontal abduction/scap load, pelvis orientation, trunk-pelvis separation, back leg action, trunk position, and lead leg block.

Question 7

Is this for all ages and skill levels?

Accepted Answer

Yes — high school, college, and professional. Every metric is age-adjusted, so a 14-year-old developing arm slot is evaluated differently than a college junior's.

Question 8

How are metrics classified?

Accepted Answer

Each metric receives a classification: Positive (green), Developing (blue), or Focus (yellow). Each comes with a plain-language explanation, severity rating, and frame reference — no jargon, no angle measurements.

Question 9

How is this different from an in-person assessment?

Accepted Answer

It's not a replacement for in-person work — it's a powerful complement. Key advantages: accessibility (do it from anywhere), cost (fraction of lab pricing), and repeatability (reassess every training cycle to track progress).

Question 10

Can my coach see my results?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Within your team or organization on the platform, coaches can view assessments, add notes, and customize generated programs.

Question 11

How does the program generation work?

Accepted Answer

After your assessment, one click generates a personalized training program. The AI matches your identified movement inefficiencies to exercises from our library using semantic search — including strength work, plyometrics, and sport-specific drills.

Question 12

Are the programs generic templates?

Accepted Answer

No. Every program is built specifically from your assessment results. If your report identifies early arm timing and limited hip-shoulder separation, your program targets those exact issues.

Question 13

Can I customize the generated programs?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Coaches and athletes can modify, add, or remove exercises from any generated program. The AI gives you a strong starting point — you own the final version.

Question 14

What happens to my videos?

Accepted Answer

Your videos are never stored. Only the selected frames are uploaded for analysis. After the assessment is complete, frames are processed and not retained.

Question 15

Is 8ctane safe for youth athletes?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We're COPPA compliant and provide appropriate privacy controls for athletes under 13. All data is encrypted and never sold to third parties.

Question 16

Is the first assessment really free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Create an account and run your first full assessment at no cost. No credit card required. Your report stays in your account forever.

Question 17

What do I get with a paid plan?

Accepted Answer

4 assessments per 4-week training cycle, unlimited training program generation, full exercise library access, athlete management tools, and progress tracking between cycles.

Question 18

Can I cancel anytime?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cancel anytime and you'll revert to the free tier at the end of your billing cycle. Your existing reports and data are preserved.

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