How to Draw Animated Basketball Plays: A Screen-Away Example
Draw a basketball play step by step: place players, add a pass and screen away, preview the animation, and share it with your team in Elite Hoops.
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"Elite Hoops has completely transformed how I design and share plays—its intuitive whiteboard and recording tools let me explain complex strategies effortlessly. Drawing plays is faster than sketching on paper, and the ability to instantly share them with my team or other coaches is invaluable. Every coach serious about maximizing their team's potential should have this app in their toolkit."
Tyler Whitcomb
Coach - Kuyper Cougars
"All of our plays are shared with our players using Elite Hoops. If you can use a whiteboard, then you can already use Elite Hoops."
Chauncey Duke
Dukes Elite AAU
"All of our staff here are regularly using it. There's no learning curve, and it's fast and simple to get concepts shared quickly."
Taylore Williams
Robert Morris University
"I've been using the Elite Hoops Play Maker app, and it's fantastic! The app is super intuitive and packed with features that are perfect for any basketball coach. I love how easy it is to create and share plays. If you're serious about basketball coaching, Elite Hoops Play Maker is definitely worth checking out!"
coachfisher214
"This is one of the best apps I've found so far for coaching! Easy to use and the developer is always looking to improve it. Also, if you have any issues, they are resolved very quickly! Looking forward to more features in the future!"
DJ212332
"Best app I've ever downloaded on my phone. If you're a bball coach you NEED this app!"
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"This is one of the best apps I've found so far for coaching! Easy to use and the developer is always looking to improve it. Also, if you have any issues, they are resolved very quickly! Looking forward to more features in the future!"
BSmith35
"You can't beat this app. It has everything you could need. Love the UI. Honestly my favorite coach's app. It's perfect. I use this for every practice game plan."
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"Easy to use and great for coaches looking to break down the game."
BSF Torquay
"This is by far the most extensive app for a basketball coach I've ever used."
7778kase
"This app combines the benefits of a traditional whiteboard with modern tech that can help coaches record videos to show their players in realtime or through recorded demos."
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Play Designer
Create plays frame by frame and share them in one tap. Or, use our digital whiteboard to record walkthroughs with your audio commentary.
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Save and organize your favorite drills by skill or focus — ready to plug into any practice or workout. Ditch your scattered notes.
Digital Whiteboard
Draw up concepts, record walkthroughs, and share video explanations with your players or staff.
Instant Practice Builder
Use your drills, focus areas, age group, skill level, and time available to generate a complete practice.
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- Export animated play videos
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- Use team rosters, logos, and courts
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