How to use the 2D radar in Veo Analytics

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Learn how to use the 2D radar in Veo Analytics to review player positions, movements, and tactical setups from a top-down radar view.


Requirements

  • An active Veo Analytics add-on subscription is required to access the 2D radar.

Notes

  • The 2D radar can be opened in full-screen mode
  • The 2D radar is not available on mobile devices
  • The 2D radar is currently available for football matches only

What is the 2D radar?

The 2D radar is a top-down view that displays player, referee, and ball positions along with their movements in real time. It’s a powerful tool to support tactical and positional analysis.

2D radar overview

By default, the 2D radar appears in the upper-right corner of the screen. You can click and drag to reposition or resize it, making it especially useful for team presentations.

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From the radar menu, you can:

  • Open settings
  • Use the Connect Players feature
  • Activate Player Trails
  • Rotate the radar
  • Expand it
  • Hide it

    You can also enable or disable the 2D radar from the settings icon in the bottom-right corner of the video screen.

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  • Access more information about the feature

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Features in the 2D radar

Settings

Within the settings menu, you can:

  • Show or hide your team
  • Show or hide the opponent team
  • Show or hide referees
  • Show or hide the ball

    The ball is shown as a plus sign in the radar. By default, it appears as yellow. If yellow is set as a team color, the ball will appear as orange instead.

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  • Display the opponent team as triangles
  • Show or hide tactical zones

    Use overlays to visualize formations, positioning, and spacing. Available grid options include:

    • Thirds
    • 3 Lanes
    • Phases
    • Quarters
    • 5 Lanes
    • 18 Zones
    • Advanced

    Tip: Have ideas for new tactical overlays? Share your suggestions at ideas.veo.co.

Tactical grids example

Connect Players

Click on players in the radar to connect them with lines. These connections remain visible during playback to illustrate team structure and spacing. 

When you connect players, the lines will also appear on the video, and the distance between each connected player will be displayed in yards (this distance feature will appear on recordings uploaded after April 12th, 2025, only)

You can connect any number of players from either team, and you can also select the ball and the referee.

Connect players in the 2d radar

Player Trails

Select players in the radar. After a moment, a line will appear behind each selected player, showing their movements leading up to the current point in the video. You can activate Trails for any number of players from either team. Trails cover up to the last 20 seconds of play.

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