Hot Spot (cricket)

A typical example of a Hot Spot display: the white "spot" on the edge of the bat indicates that it was struck by the ball (moving from right to left).

Hot Spot is an infrared imaging system used in cricket to determine whether the ball has struck the batsman, bat or pad. Hot Spot requires two infrared cameras on opposite sides of the ground above the field of play that are continuously recording an image. Any suspected nick or bat/pad event can be verified by examining the infrared image, which usually shows a bright spot where contact friction from the ball has elevated the local temperature. Where referrals to an off-field third umpire are permitted, the technology is used to enhance the on-field umpire's decision-making accuracy. Where referrals are not permitted, the technology is used primarily as an analytical aid for television coverage.^[1]

^ "NINE unveils new 'HOT SPOT' cricket technology". Nine Network. 2006. Archived from the original on 5 July 2007. Retrieved 13 January 2022.

[channel9-1] "NINE unveils new 'HOT SPOT' cricket technology". Nine Network. 2006. Archived from the original on 5 July 2007. Retrieved 13 January 2022.

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Hot Spot (cricket)

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