Daktronics DakStats Volleyball - Manual (Page 17)

Pregame Setup 11
Section 4: Pregame Setup
4.1 Before the Game
Before using the DakStats Volleyball software for the first time, Daktronics suggests a few
simple steps to help make in-game use easy and efficient.
Be Familiar with the Program
There is a one or two game learning curve. It is highly recommended that users take the time
to read this manual and familiarize themselves with the program before game time. Some
other helpful hints include:
 Practice taking stats while watching game film.
 Identify the location of buttons associated with the most common plays.
 Print out a Play-by-Play report from a Demo game, and then re-enter it to learn what
buttons/steps were used to follow the Play-by-play action.
Have a Good Spotter
The spotter is a person who watches the game and tells the operator the plays as they happen
so the software operator can concentrate on entering stats rather than looking back and forth
between the game and a computer screen. Having a spotter who pays close attention to the
game and has a good understanding of the game will help the user more quickly enter data
into the DakStats Volleyball program.
Note: It is also helpful to have pens and paper handy in case the operator gets behind
entering stats or there are any technical difficulties.
Start Simple
Keep things simple to start, and then add more stats to record as familiarity with the flow of
the game and the software is attained.
 Assist Attempts – If it is decided to track every touch of the ball, press [Ctrl] + [D]
and set the Default Player to Assist Player. Otherwise, leave this set to Attack Player
until comfortable recording all assist attempts.
 Substitutions – Subs are not required by the software. At any point, a player may be
selected from the roster and credited with a stat even if they are not listed as in-game.
 Receptions – Receptions are optional on serves in DakStats, but they may be required
by certain leagues.