Do I need to hit a golf ball for ChipIn Shot Tracker to track results?

Yes, you do need to hit a real golf ball for Shot Tracker to track and deliver results.

ChipIn Shot Tracker works by capturing the moment of club impact and tracking the actual flight of the ball. Without a ball in the shot, there’s no flight data to analyze—so no carry, ball speed, or spin numbers can be generated.

So while shadow swings are great for tempo, you'll need a real ball in play for full shot data you're after.