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Heatmaps in IPSC to see performance patterns

Heatmaps visually show where performance is strong and where you need to adjust speed, accuracy or balance between the two at each stage.

heatmap ipsc desempenho por stage pontos e hit factor

Heat maps in IM hub

Choose the test and use the graphics area of the hub for heatmaps and visual comparisons.

Go to evidence hub

Quick actions

Jump straight to import tools and related guides.

Guide: athlete comparison

Suggested flow to compare up to four athletes in the same race.

Read athlete comparisons

IPSC Analysis

Integrated vision.

Analysis

Data by stage

Detail by track.

Stages

What you get on this page

  • Map by stage with comparison between athletes.
  • Visual reading of points x hit factor.
  • Quick diagnosis for targeted training.

Quick summary

  • Map by stage with comparison between athletes.
  • Visual reading of points x hit factor.
  • Quick diagnosis for targeted training.
  • See the sections below and the shortcuts to apply to your test or transmission.

How to read the heat map in practice

In the hub's heatmaps, each point usually represents an athlete on a track (stage): one axis shows the track's score (or the percentage of the best in the division) and the other the hit factor or time. Higher points and points to the right indicate a strong combination of points and rhythm in that cut; lower or left corners suggest loss of accuracy, overtime, or both — always compare athletes from the same division and category for a fair reading on the IPSC.

Within-division comparison

Reading becomes more useful when you compare athletes in the same competitive context, avoiding distorted analyses.

Application in the training cycle

The heat map speeds up training prioritization: rhythm between targets, transitions, recoil control and shot decision depending on the type of track (short, medium or long on the course).

Continue in the Scoring Services ecosystem

This article is part of /guia-ipsc. To apply it in practice, open a test at https://im.scoring.services/list or follow the steps at /matches. Recreational athletes can start with the comprehensive guide at /tiro-practico-guide-completo.

After the heatmap

Open /dados-por-stages-ipsc in the worst regions of the map and validate in /comparacao against a reference athlete.

How to read heatmap quadrants

Top right (lots of points + high hit factor) = excellent performance. Bottom left (few points + low HF) = needs improvement. Many points with low HF = needs to be faster; High HF with few points = needs to be more precise. Use this to decide whether to train speed or accuracy and compare with athletes in the same division.

Visual distribution of hit factor vs points, with top 3 and interpretation legend.

Heatmaps Stage 1–3 with HF axis x points and top 3 table
Heatmap per track: intensity = number of athletes; hover shows HF, point range and average time.

Visual distribution of hit factor vs points, with top 3 and interpretation legend.

Heatmaps Stage 1–3 with HF axis x points and top 3 table
Heatmap per track: intensity = number of athletes; hover shows HF, point range and average time.

Visual distribution of hit factor vs points, with top 3 and interpretation legend.

Heatmaps Stage 1–3 with HF axis x points and top 3 table
Heatmap per track: intensity = number of athletes; hover shows HF, point range and average time.

Visual distribution of hit factor vs points, with top 3 and interpretation legend.

Heatmaps Stage 1–3 with HF axis x points and top 3 table
Heatmap per track: intensity = number of athletes; hover shows HF, point range and average time.

Tools on the IM hub

Direct links to im.scoring.services — match list, import, athlete search, editors, and more.

Match list Import my match Find athlete Athletes by division (stats) ELO ranking Platform statistics Results editor Division editor Athlete training IPSC Stage Designer Shooting clubs Full documentation

All hub features

Each card opens a dedicated area of the import and analysis hub.

Select match

Quickly find the right match in the results hub.

Open match list

Import and reprocess

Start import and keep data consistent for analysis.

Import my match

Analyze athlete

Search athletes and browse history and performance slices.

Find athlete

Division statistics

Compare averages and distributions within the same IPSC division.

Athletes by division

Platform statistics

Distribution by division, state, match level and macro view of imported data.

Open platform stats

Club directory

Filters and search for shooting clubs in the import hub.

Open shooting clubs

Simulate scenarios

Use the editor to validate impact of score changes.

Open editor

Division editor

Review and test division scenarios after the match.

Open division editor

Athlete training

Log sessions, stages and runs outside imported matches.

Open training

IPSC Stage Designer

Draw stages in the browser — WSB, PDF, materials and RO link.

Open Stage Designer

Explore more in the IPSC guide

Frequently asked questions

No. The visualization was designed to facilitate immediate reading of performance in relation to other athletes in the same group.

Yes. It works well for both self-management and technical team monitoring.

Yes, with division and category the analysis becomes even more precise.

Shows the relationship between accuracy, points and pace in the division — ideal for seeing whether you should prioritize speed or hits. Context in /analise-ipsc.

The X-axis shows the points (accuracy) and the Y-axis shows the hit factor (overall performance). Each point is an athlete on that track; Darker/blue colors indicate better performance and lighter/yellow colors indicate worse. Mouse over to see name, points, HF and time.

Apoiadores

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