The Blast Softball has three different modes: Online, Offline, and Video. Follow these instructions for initial utilization of each mode:

 iOS

Online Mode

1. Make sure the sensor is connected to Blast Softball. If not, Select on Menu > Sensor > Tap on Sensor.
2. Make sure the sensor is in attachment on Bat.
3. Go to the Live screen to capture live metrics.
4. Set Environment, Layout options, and tap on Start Practice. 
5. Take your first swing.
6. Once you have made contact you can view your metrics.
   
   

*** CONTACT WITH SOFTBALL MUST BE MADE TO GET METRICS *** 

Offline Mode

1. Connect to Blast Softball to view battery level. If not Select on Menu > My Sensor > Tap on Sensor. If the battery is below 20%, charge the sensor.
2. Make sure the sensor is connected to the bat that will be used. Menu > My Bats > Tap on Bat.
3. Once the battery level is verified and the correct bat is selected the app can be closed.
4. Take your first swing.
5. Once your swings have been completed, connect your sensor back to the app.
6. Tap on the menu, go to the inbox. 
7. Select the “UPLOAD” button. The records will Download Swings.
8. View the metrics records in the Swings.

*** CONTACT WITH SOFTBALL MUST BE MADE TO GET METRICS *** 

Video Mode

1. Make sure the sensor is connected to Blast Softball. If not, Select on Menu > Sensor > Tap on Sensor.
2. Make sure the sensor is in attachment on Bat.
3. Go to the Camera screen.
4. Tap on the circle record button.
5. Take your first swing.
6. Tap on the red circle record button to finish.
7. Multiple swings can be recorded on one video. Therefore, video recordings do not have to be stopped between swings.
8. Videos can be viewed on Video Library. Once you have made contact you can view your metrics.

*** CONTACT WITH SOFTBALL MUST BE MADE TO GET METRICS *** 

 Android

Online Mode

1. Make sure the sensor is connected to Blast Softball. If not, Select on Menu > Sensor > Tap on Sensor.
2. Make sure the sensor is in attachment on Bat.
3. Go to the Dashboard screen to capture live metrics.
4. Take your first swing.
5. Once you have made contact you can view your metrics.
   
   

*** CONTACT WITH SOFTBALL MUST BE MADE TO GET METRICS *** 

Offline Mode

1. Connect to Blast Softball to view battery level. If not Select on Menu > My Sensor > Tap on Sensor. If the battery is below 20%, charge the sensor.
2. Make sure the sensor is connected to the bat that will be used. Menu > My Bats > Tap on Bat.
3. Once the battery level is verified and the correct bat is selected the app can be closed.
4. Take your first swing.
5. Once your swings have been completed, connect your sensor back to the app.
6. Tap the blue circle notification. Tap on the arrows circling around with the blue dot.
7. Select the “UPLOAD” button. The records will Download Swings.
8. View the metrics records in the Swings.

*** CONTACT WITH SOFTBALL MUST BE MADE TO GET METRICS *** 

Video Mode

1. Make sure the sensor is connected to Blast Softball. If not, Select on Menu > Sensor > Tap on Sensor.
2. Make sure the sensor is in attachment on Bat.
3. Go to the Camera screen.
4. Tap on the circle record button.
5. Take your first swing.
6. Tap on the red circle record button to finish.
7. Multiple swings can be recorded on one video. Therefore, video recordings do not have to be stopped between swings.
8. Videos can be viewed on Video Library. Once you have made contact you can view your metrics.

*** CONTACT WITH SOFTBALL MUST BE MADE TO GET METRICS ***