Quick Hands Hockey

Set up Quick Hands Hockey

Follow the video at the top of this page to get your playing area and puck tracking ready, then use the steps below as a quick reference. The video requires an internet connection; the game works offline.

1. Connect your phone to a TV

   Use a compatible HDMI adapter or wireless screen casting to display the game on your TV. A wired HDMI connection is preferred: wireless casting can introduce enough lag to make gameplay difficult.

2. Position your phone and light your playing area

   Choose a clear off-ice surface with bright, even lighting. Position your phone about 2–3 feet above the playing surface and 1–2 feet in front of it. Angle the camera downward so your entire playing area is visible.

   Secure the phone on a stable stand, out of reach of your stick and puck. Younger players should train with adult supervision.

3. Switch the Tracker to Camera

   Open the Tracker and switch the control mode from Touch to Camera. Select the camera with the clearest view; Rear Main and Rear Wide are preferred when available.

   If the selfie camera is your only practical option, use Selfie Mode with a compatible Bluetooth controller to help navigate the menus and adjust your setup.

4. Mark your playing area

   Use the drag handles on the camera preview to outline only your playing area. This tells the game where to track. Keep furniture, toys, and other distractions outside that boundary.

5. Choose your puck and tracking mode

   PuckFlow Simple uses AI to identify an object resembling a puck or ball, then follows its color. Choose a puck that contrasts clearly with the playing surface. Similar colors on stick tape, toys, or flooring can cause the tracker to jump between objects.

   For a black puck, try PuckFlow Vision. It uses more AI processing and can work better when color tracking is difficult, although it may feel less responsive on some phones.

6. Press Find Puck

   Place your puck fully inside the marked area and press Find Puck so the tracker can locate it and learn its color. If you change pucks, use Find Puck again.

7. Run Setup Check, then play

   Select Setup Check to highlight potential tracking targets and spot distractions. For a single-puck setup, ideally only your puck will be highlighted inside the playing area.

   Move your puck slowly from side to side, then forward and back. Check that the tracking marker follows smoothly across the whole area. Once tracking is consistent, select a game mode and start playing.

Tracking jumps, freezes, or loses the puck?

• Try a different colored puck first. Your puck may be closer in tone to the floor than it appears. Press Find Puck again after changing it.
• Simplify the background. A clean, plain white stickhandling sheet can help. Remove nearby objects with matching colors, and choose a puck that contrasts with your stick tape and playing surface.
• Improve the lighting. Use bright, even light and check for strong shadows or reflections.
• Keep the puck visible. If your stick blade hides it, raise the camera slightly and adjust its angle. Check the playing-area boundary, then press Find Puck again.

A clear view, good lighting, and a contrasting puck give your tracker the best chance to keep up with your hands.