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How It Works

On the Field.
In Ten Minutes.

Vision Combine is a measurement tool. A coach sets up an iPad 10 feet from the player, runs a short battery of tests from a phone, and gets a Vision Combine score for every player on the roster.

Run a session

Four steps from roster to results

You need an iPad on a stand at the recommended distance, a phone as a remote response device, and your roster in your Vision Combine dashboard.

  1. 01

    Select a player

    Choose a player to begin their session

  2. 02

    Pair your devices

    Connect the iPhone remote to the iPad display.

  3. 03

    Run the tests

    Guide the player through the tests using the on-screen instructions

  4. 04

    Review the scores

    View the player’s scores in the dashboard

The visual skills behind the swing

Three skills the game demands

A fastball arrives in a fraction of a second. Vision Combine assesses three visual skills that support the demands of competitive sport.

Detail

How clearly an athlete can resolve fine detail at distance.

Contrast

How well an athlete distinguishes an object from its background. It matters when tracking the ball against a variable background during day and night conditions.

Motion

How well an athlete picks up and processes detail on a moving target, which is closer to game conditions than a static chart.

Vision science has linked measures beyond standard visual acuity with batting and plate-discipline metrics (see The Science). Vision Combine assesses these skills; it is not a training program.

Explore the research

How Results Are Scored

Vision Combine score bands

Exceptional100–110
High performance90–99
Average Athlete80–89
Below Average70–79
Needs Significant ImprovementBelow 70

What coaches see

Every session produces a per-player report and a roll-up for the whole team.

  • Per-player: a Vision Combine score out of 110, a score for each test, and the session date
  • Bands: every score falls in a performance band, so you can see where each player stands
  • Trend: baseline vs. latest, with per-player deltas over the last six sessions

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a session take?

Around 8 to 10 minutes per player for the full battery. A full roster of 30 players can typically be tested in a single practice.

Is this a replacement for an eye exam?

No. Vision Combine is a sports performance tool that measures visual performance skills relevant to the demands of sport. It does not diagnose, treat, or prevent any condition or disease, and it is not a substitute for a comprehensive eye exam.

Does Vision Combine train vision?

No. The Vision Combine measures visual skills critical for success in your sport. If improvement can be made, a list of certified eye care professionals in your area will be provided to maximize an athlete’s visual potential.

Is the app available now?

If you’re a coach, athletic director or travel ball program coordinator who wants to bring this technology to your organization and set you apart, please contact us.

What ages is it for?

Any player old enough to follow the test instructions — roughly 8 and up.

What happens to the data?

Results belong to the program and the player. See our privacy policy for details on storage, sharing, and deletion.

Ready to test your program?

Email us and we’ll walk you through the pilot program and get your team scheduled.