How it works
See it work. Set up in under 2 minutes.
An iPhone, a tripod, and a ball. Whether you throw off a mound, in a cage, or in the backyard.
What you need An iPhone, a tripod, and a ball
iPhone 12 or newer
PitchLab runs on iPhone 12 and every model since.
A tripod
One that reaches at least 5 feet. Any steady tripod works.
A ball and a target
A baseball and a catcher, net, or target to throw to.
- No radar gun
- No sensors
- No smart ball
- No installation
Setup Where to put your phone
Put the tripod about 2 feet behind the pitcher, at least 5 feet high, facing home plate. The ball needs at least 30 feet of flight.
Distances Every level, every distance
Choose the pitching distance you’re throwing from so every measurement is right for your level.
- 40 ft
- Youth leagues, 8 and under
- 46 ft
- Little League Majors and younger
- 50 ft
- Little League Intermediate and PONY Bronco
- 54 ft
- PONY, ages 13 and 14
- 60 ft 6 in
- High school, college, and pro baseball
For the best data
Keep it steady
Use a tripod, not a hand or a fence post.
Show the whole flight
Keep the pitcher and home plate in frame.
Use good light
Daylight or a well-lit cage works best.
After you throw The numbers come to you
Every throw detected
PitchLab finds each pitch and trims the video around it.
Results in real time
Metrics appear right after the pitch.
Voice feedback
Hear your velocity after every throw without looking at the phone.
FAQ Setup questions
What equipment do I need to use PitchLab?
An iPhone 12 or newer, a tripod that reaches at least 5 feet, and a ball. Throw to a catcher, a net, or a target. You don’t need a radar gun, sensors, a smart ball, or any installation.
Where do I put my phone to track pitches?
Put your iPhone on a tripod about 2 feet behind the pitcher, at least 5 feet high, facing home plate. Keep the pitcher and the plate in frame, and line it up so the pitcher releases the ball inside the white guide box on the screen. The ball needs at least 30 feet of travel to measure velocity.
What pitching distances does PitchLab support?
PitchLab supports 40, 43, 46, 50, 54, and 60 feet 6 inches. Pick the distance you’re actually throwing from so every measurement is right for your level.
Can I use PitchLab indoors?
Yes, in a cage or gym with good lighting and at least 30 feet of ball flight. Bright, even light helps PitchLab see the ball clearly in every frame.
Do I need a catcher to use PitchLab?
No. Throw to a catcher, a net, or a pitching target. PitchLab needs a clear view of the ball’s flight from release to the plate.
How long does it take to set up PitchLab?
Under 2 minutes. Set up the tripod, open PitchLab, line up home plate on screen, and start throwing. PitchLab detects every throw on its own and trims the video around it.
Your next bullpen,
fully measured
Download PitchLab free on the App Store. Set up your phone and tripod, throw, and get pro-grade numbers before the next pitch.
