Play Designer: Elite Hoops
Basketball Playbook & Drills
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
The modern basketball coach’s playbook: design plays, plan practice, organize drills, and teach your team clearly.
Elite Hoops gives basketball coaches one place to design plays, build practices, organize drills, and teach more clearly. Used by over 14,000 coaches and trainers, from Division 1 to AAU to youth hoops.
The star of Elite Hoops is our play designer that's approachable, affordable and advanced. Build polished, detailed plays frame by frame, show player movement with precision, organize everything with tags, smart tags call out screens and actions, and present concepts in a way players can actually follow. Plus, create playbooks for each of your teams. And when you need to draw something up fast, the Digital Whiteboard that coaches have already used to share over 10,000 plays is still right here too.
But Elite Hoops is more than just a play tool. It brings together the full coaching workflow across plays, practices, and drills. Build practices from your device, create your own drill library, track with shot charts, record breakdown videos, and share everything with players and staff. Or, create a practice in a pinch with our AI practice builder, which uses your drills and learns from your team's practice to customize them. Whether you are preparing for practice, installing a set, or making an in-game adjustment, Elite Hoops helps you coach with more detail and less friction.
It's all about plays, practices, and drills. In one spot.
-- Elite Hoops Features --
· Play Designer:
⤍ Build animated plays frame by frame with detailed movement and timing and create playbooks.
⤍ Organize plays with tags so your playbook stays easy to search and manage.
⤍ Show real lineups, spacing, actions, and concepts with far more clarity.
· Digital Whiteboard:
⤍ Quickly draw up one-off plays, counters, out-of-bounds actions, and defensive concepts.
⤍ Share images fast when you need to teach on the fly.
· Practice Planner:
⤍ Create and run practices from your device.
⤍ Print or share your practice plans as a .pdf.
· Drill Library:
⤍ Use our 200+ drills or build your own personalized drill library.
⤍ Keep your best drills organized and ready for every session.
· Video Export:
⤍ Record and export videos breaking down your plays, drills, and concepts.
⤍ Share them anywhere with players, parents, or your staff.
· Shot Charts:
⤍ Track makes and misses during games, scrimmages, or training.
⤍ Review trends with a fast, coach-friendly shot chart tool.
· Customizable Court:
⤍ Use NBA, FIBA, WNBA, NCAA, EuroLeague, and High School court dimensions.
⤍ Set your own court color or choose from multiple hardwood styles.
⤍ Edit boundary line colors to match your team style.
· Team Tools:
⤍ Add as many teams as you coach.
⤍ Add your roster with names and jersey numbers.
⤍ Use your team colors across your teaching tools.
· Coaching Tools:
⤍ Add an opposing team to demonstrate actions and counters.
⤍ Show major zone and press defenses with Zone Overlays.
⤍ Sub players in and out on the board.
⤍ Place your actual lineup where they should be on the court.
· Built for Apple devices:
⤍ Full Apple Pencil support.
⤍ AirPlay your board to a television to teach the whole team at once.
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Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will not be able to cancel the subscription once activated. Manage your subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase.
more I've been all over the app store in search of the clipboard app I know is out there and this one is as close as it gets. Simplicity of design, EASY ability to record without having to create a sequence of steps (just move the pieces!), and important features like the ball sticking to the dribbler, slick/quick "whiteboard" feature, and lots of court layouts. Plus Jordan, the designer, replies really quickly if you need any kind of support. I'm happy to pay for this!
Developer Response Thanks so much for the review!!
I've been all over the app store in search of the clipboard app I know is out there and this one is as close as it gets. Simplicity of design, EASY ability to record without having to create a sequence of steps (just move the pieces!), and important features like the ball sticking to the dribbler, slick/quick "whiteboard" feature, and lots of court layouts. Plus Jordan, the designer, replies really quickly if you need any kind of support. I'm happy to pay for this!
Thanks so much for the review!!
This app has helped me and my teammates improve in every way possible, the app creates a well thought out workout to your liking and you can create as many as you want, id recommend this to people who want to take their game to the next level because this apps allows you to do so, 10/10 app
Developer Response THANK YOU SO MUCH! That's all this app is about right here.
This app has helped me and my teammates improve in every way possible, the app creates a well thought out workout to your liking and you can create as many as you want, id recommend this to people who want to take their game to the next level because this apps allows you to do so, 10/10 app
THANK YOU SO MUCH! That's all this app is about right here.
Man, this app has helped me so much coach my girls basketball team. I can quickly show them the plan and we can review things later too. I can’t find any other app like this in the Apple Store. So thankful this was made very very user-friendly and a great price!
Developer Response Good luck with your team and thank you!
Man, this app has helped me so much coach my girls basketball team. I can quickly show them the plan and we can review things later too. I can’t find any other app like this in the Apple Store. So thankful this was made very very user-friendly and a great price!
Good luck with your team and thank you!
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!
Developer Response Thank you so much for the review! I look forward to making Elite Hoops the go-to app for coaches for years to come.
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!
Thank you so much for the review! I look forward to making Elite Hoops the go-to app for coaches for years to come.
IT'S HERE! The Elite Hoops play designer has launched.
Introducing the new Play Designer. Build polished, detailed plays frame by frame, organize them with tags, and teach more clearly than ever. This update also includes export, sync, and performance improvements throughout Elite Hoops. This also includes fixes for the Mac platform.
Also, this update includes a new court size export option, and the ability to change players on the court to Xs and Os, or simply as numbers or labels. In addition, the play name correctly shows for court only exports now.
2.1.4 1d ago
IT'S HERE! The Elite Hoops play designer has launched.
Introducing the new Play Designer. Build polished, detailed plays frame by frame, organize them with tags, and teach more clearly than ever. This update also includes export, sync, and performance improvements throughout Elite Hoops. This also includes fixes for the Mac platform.
Also, this update includes a new court size export option, and the ability to change players on the court to Xs and Os, or simply as numbers or labels.
2.1.3 4d ago
IT'S HERE! The Elite Hoops play designer has launched.
Introducing the new Play Designer. Build polished, detailed plays frame by frame, organize them with tags, and teach more clearly than ever. This update also includes export, sync, and performance improvements throughout Elite Hoops. This also includes fixes for the Mac platform.
2.1.2 Apr 24
IT'S HERE! The Elite Hoops play designer has launched.
Introducing the new Play Designer. Build polished, detailed plays frame by frame, organize them with tags, and teach more clearly than ever. This update also includes export, sync, and performance improvements throughout Elite Hoops. This also includes fixes for the Mac platform.
2.1.1 Apr 22
IT'S HERE! The Elite Hoops play designer has launched.
Introducing the new Play Designer. Build polished, detailed plays frame by frame, organize them with tags, and teach more clearly than ever. This update also includes export, sync, and performance improvements throughout Elite Hoops.
2.1.0 Apr 18
**MAJOR UPDATE**
Elite Hoops now has account support! Sign up in settings, and for pro users - you get data back up and cloud sync for all of your devices, all at no extra cost!
- Accounts: Create a free Elite Hoops account. Sign in to all of your devices.
- Cloud Sync: Pro users get their data syncing between devices.
- More motivational basketball quotes added, as always.
- Tons of shot chart fixes, especially on iPad.
- Fixes shot charts bug where shots would save 1,000s of times, whoops.
- And more bug fixes!
2.0.2 Feb 26
**MAJOR UPDATE**
Elite Hoops now has account support! Sign up in settings, and for pro users - you get data back up and cloud sync for all of your devices, all at no extra cost!
- Accounts: Create a free Elite Hoops account. Sign in to all of your devices.
- Cloud Sync: Pro users get their data syncing between devices.
- More motivational basketball quotes added, as always.
- Tons of shot chart fixes, especially on iPad.
- Bug fixes!
2.0.1 Feb 11
**MAJOR UPDATE**
Elite Hoops now has account support! Sign up in settings, and for pro users - you get data back up and cloud sync for all of your devices, all at no extra cost!
- Accounts: Create a free Elite Hoops account. Sign in to all of your devices.
- Cloud Sync: Pro users get their data syncing between devices.
- More motivational basketball quotes added, as always.
- Tons of shot chart fixes, especially on iPad.
2.0.0 Feb 8
The classic bug fixes and optimizations.
1.4.7 12/25/2025
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FIXES:
- Fixes around shot charts and saving initial attempts.
- Fixes the save and done button being clipped in a new version of iOS after you record.
- Tons of additional quotes.
1.4.6 12/17/2025
- Fixes the save and done button being clipped in a new version of iOS after you record.
- Tons of additional quotes.
- Be on the lookout for the next update which will have a brand new coaching tool.
- Have a great Thanksgiving!
1.4.5 11/28/2025
- Fixed practice plans not printing.
- Made scrolling easier in practice plans, especially on iPads.
- Passing the basketball is snappier and quicker.
- Fixed drills loading in twice.
- UI tweaks.
- Fixed the drill edit screen looking all weird.
- More quotes were added!
1.4.4 11/05/2025
- Fixed practice plans not printing.
- Made scrolling easier in practice plans, especially on iPads.
- Passing the basketball is snappier and quicker.
- Fixed drills loading in twice.
- UI tweaks.
- More quotes were added!
1.4.3 11/04/2025
- Shot chart event
- Practice widget tweaks
- New quotes added for the motivational quotes tool
- Bug fixes
- Fixed choppy dragging of players on iOS 26
- Fixed dismissing whiteboard on iOS 18 when dragging players around.
1.4.2 10/10/2025
- Shot chart event
- Practice widget tweaks
- New quotes added for the motivational quotes tool
- Bug fixes
1.4.1 10/08/2025
We're ready for iOS 26 with this update! Also, check out the new widget for your practices along with new basketball quotes.
1.4.0 09/15/2025
**The Shot Chart Update**
Our shot chart is here! Go to Coaching Tools to get started. Using our shot chart, you can:
- Tap once for misses, and twice for makes. Built for mobile, this is the fastest and easiest to use shot chart around.
- Add players to attempts.
- Filter for shots, like only 3 pointers by a certain players, only mid ranges misses, etc.
- See charts and a shot history.
- Zoom in and out to add shots precisely.
- And much more. Go check it out!
Also in this update:
- Fix for images and videos not exporting for your drills and practices.
- You can add names to links in your drills now, making them a bit easier to read.
- The notes you've added to a practice now show up when you print them.
- More quotes! And a special one from Dan Hurley...you'll know it when you see it.
- Fixes for Mac crashes.
1.3.3 06/25/2025
**The Shot Chart Update**
Our shot chart is here! Go to Coaching Tools to get started. Using our shot chart, you can:
- Tap once for misses, and twice for makes. Built for mobile, this is the fastest and easiest to use shot chart around.
- Add players to attempts.
- Filter for shots, like only 3 pointers by a certain players, only mid ranges misses, etc.
- See charts and a shot history.
- Zoom in and out to add shots precisely.
- And much more. Go check it out!
Also in this update:
- You can add names to links in your drills now, making them a bit easier to read.
- The notes you've added to a practice now show up when you print them.
- More quotes! And a special one from Dan Hurley...you'll know it when you see it.
- Fixes for Mac crashes.
1.3.2 06/03/2025
**The Shot Chart Update**
Our shot chart is here! Go to Coaching Tools to get started. Using our shot chart, you can:
- Tap once for misses, and twice for makes. Built for mobile, this is the fastest and easiest to use shot chart around.
- Add players to attempts.
- Filter for shots, like only 3 pointers by a certain players, only mid ranges misses, etc.
- See charts and a shot history.
- Zoom in and out to add shots precisely.
- And much more. Go check it out!
Also in this update:
- You can add names to links in your drills now, making them a bit easier to read.
- The notes you've added to a practice now show up when you print them.
- More quotes! And a special one from Dan Hurley...you'll know it when you see it.
- Fixes for Mac crashes.
1.3.1 04/09/2025
**The Shot Chart Update**
Our shot chart is here! Go to Coaching Tools to get started. Using our shot chart, you can:
- Tap once for misses, and twice for makes. Built for mobile, this is the fastest and easiest to use shot chart around.
- Add players to attempts.
- Filter for shots, like only 3 pointers by a certain players, only mid ranges misses, etc.
- See charts and a shot history.
- Zoom in and out to add shots precisely.
- And much more. Go check it out!
Also in this update:
- You can add names to links in your drills now, making them a bit easier to read.
- The notes you've added to a practice now show up when you print them.
- More quotes! And a special one from Dan Hurley...you'll know it when you see it.
- Fixes for Mac crashes.
1.3.0 04/08/2025
The BIGGEST update ever for Elite Hoops is here. Introducing our practice planning suite, the first of its kind tool to create, run and build your own practices.
**Smart Practice Builder**
- Use our smart practice builder and have Elite Hoops create a practice, workout or tryout based on your focus area, team skill level and more. We'll use our customized modeling to pull from your own drill library to create a laser focused practice.
**Plan Smarter**
- Choose from preloaded template practices, free for everyone and ready to go.
- Build your own practice using our 200+ included drills, or create your own.
**Run with Ease**
- Execute practices seamlessly from your device, complete with timers to keep you on track.
- Don't want a device while practicing? You can print out any practice plan using our custom, easy-to-read layouts.
- Export your practices as a .pdf to send to anyone.
**Build Your Library**
- Save drills and videos you find online to create a custom drill library, keeping all your coaching resources organized in one place.
- Add videos or images to each one to watching during practice, or reference anytime.
- Inspiration strike? Create your own custom drills, complete with notes, an optional drill time, save links to resources and more.
This update empowers coaches to create, plan and run practices with less hassle and more impact. No more scattered notes, no more messy papers with notes scratched all over. We've taken basketball practices and literally retooled them from the ground up, rethinking how it can work better to make it easier for coaches to run them. Take your coaching to the next level today!
**Fun Addition**
- If you have a device capable of using Image Playgrounds, you can use it to generate a team logo.
**Others Tweaks**
- You can duplicate practices now.
- You can run practice from the "..." button on a practice.
**Other Fixes**
- Fixed the practice editor freezing on iOS 17.
- Fixed drills not removing from a practice.
- Practices and drills properly import and export.
- When opening a team from a widget or Home Screen Quick Action, practices now close first.
- Siri now stops talking once practice is done, whupps!
- On iOS 17, the marker tools work properly again.
- When adding diagramming tools, the blue dots show automatically to bend and rotate them.
- Fixed clipping in diagramming tools text.
- Coaching tools UI tweaked.
- When submitting feedback, we do require an email now. There have been some questions sent it, and I wasn't sure where to respond to - so I need that email.
- Widgets show up on iOS 17 again, whoops!
1.2.2 02/19/2025
The BIGGEST update ever for Elite Hoops is here. Introducing our practice planning suite, the first of its kind tool to create, run and build your own practices.
**Smart Practice Builder**
- Use our smart practice builder and have Elite Hoops create a practice, workout or tryout based on your focus area, team skill level and more. We'll use our customized modeling to pull from your own drill library to create a laser focused practice.
**Plan Smarter**
- Choose from preloaded template practices, free for everyone and ready to go.
- Build your own practice using our 200+ included drills, or create your own.
**Run with Ease**
- Execute practices seamlessly from your device, complete with timers to keep you on track.
- Don't want a device while practicing? You can print out any practice plan using our custom, easy-to-read layouts.
- Export your practices as a .pdf to send to anyone.
**Build Your Library**
- Save drills and videos you find online to create a custom drill library, keeping all your coaching resources organized in one place.
- Add videos or images to each one to watching during practice, or reference anytime.
- Inspiration strike? Create your own custom drills, complete with notes, an optional drill time, save links to resources and more.
This update empowers coaches to create, plan and run practices with less hassle and more impact. No more scattered notes, no more messy papers with notes scratched all over. We've taken basketball practices and literally retooled them from the ground up, rethinking how it can work better to make it easier for coaches to run them. Take your coaching to the next level today!
**Fun Addition**
- If you have a device capable of using Image Playgrounds, you can use it to generate a team logo.
**Others Tweaks**
- You can duplicate practices now.
- You can run practice from the "..." button on a practice.
**Other Fixes**
- Fixed the practice editor freezing on iOS 17.
- Fixed drills not removing from a practice.
- Practices and drills properly import and export.
- When opening a team from a widget or Home Screen Quick Action, practices now close first.
- Siri now stops talking once practice is done, whupps!
- On iOS 17, the marker tools work properly again.
- When adding diagramming tools, the blue dots show automatically to bend and rotate them.
- Fixed clipping in diagramming tools text.
- Coaching tools UI tweaked.
- When submitting feedback, we do require an email now. There have been some questions sent it, and I wasn't sure where to respond to - so I need that email.
- Widgets show up on iOS 17 again, whoops!
1.2.1 02/12/2025
The BIGGEST update ever for Elite Hoops is here. Introducing our practice planning suite, the first of its kind tool to create, run and build your own practices.
**Plan Smarter**
- Choose from preloaded template practices, free for everyone and ready to go.
- Build your own practice using our 200+ included drills, or create your own.
**Run with Ease**
- Execute practices seamlessly from your device, complete with timers to keep you on track.
- Don't want a device while practicing? You can print out any practice plan using our custom, easy-to-read layouts.
- Export your practices as a .pdf to send to anyone.
**Build Your Library**
- Save drills and videos you find online to create a custom drill library, keeping all your coaching resources organized in one place.
- Add videos or images to each one to watching during practice, or reference anytime.
- Inspiration strike? Create your own custom drills, complete with notes, an optional drill time, save links to resources and more.
This update empowers coaches to create, plan and run practices with less hassle and more impact. No more scattered notes, no more messy papers with notes scratched all over. We've taken basketball practices and literally retooled them from the ground up, rethinking how it can work better to make it easier for coaches to run them. Take your coaching to the next level today!
**Fun Addition**
- If you have a device capable of using Image Playgrounds, you can use it to generate a team logo.
**Others Tweaks**
- You can duplicate practices now.
- You can run practice from the "..." button on a practice.
**Other Fixes**
- Fixed the practice editor freezing on iOS 17.
- Fixed drills not removing from a practice.
- Practices and drills properly import and export.
- When opening a team from a widget or Home Screen Quick Action, practices now close first.
- Siri now stops talking once practice is done, whupps!
- On iOS 17, the marker tools work properly again.
- When adding diagramming tools, the blue dots show automatically to bend and rotate them.
- Fixed clipping in diagramming tools text.
- Coaching tools UI tweaked.
- When submitting feedback, we do require an email now. There have been some questions sent it, and I wasn't sure where to respond to - so I need that email.
- Widgets show up on iOS 17 again, whoops!
1.2.0 12/16/2024
The BIGGEST update ever for Elite Hoops is here. Introducing our practice planning suite, the first of its kind tool to create, run and build your own practices.
**Plan Smarter**
- Choose from preloaded template practices, free for everyone and ready to go.
- Build your own practice using our 200+ included drills, or create your own.
**Run with Ease**
- Execute practices seamlessly from your device, complete with timers to keep you on track.
- Don't want a device while practicing? You can print out any practice plan using our custom, easy-to-read layouts.
- Export your practices as a .pdf to send to anyone.
**Build Your Library**
- Save drills and videos you find online to create a custom drill library, keeping all your coaching resources organized in one place.
- Add videos or images to each one to watching during practice, or reference anytime.
- Inspiration strike? Create your own custom drills, complete with notes, an optional drill time, save links to resources and more.
This update empowers coaches to create, plan and run practices with less hassle and more impact. No more scattered notes, no more messy papers with notes scratched all over. We've taken basketball practices and literally retooled them from the ground up, rethinking how it can work better to make it easier for coaches to run them. Take your coaching to the next level today!
**Fun Addition**
- If you have a device capable of using Image Playgrounds, you can use it to generate a team logo.
**Others Tweaks**
- You can duplicate practices now.
- You can run practice from the "..." button on a practice.
**Other Fixes**
- Fixed drills not removing from a practice.
- Practices and drills properly import and export.
- When opening a team from a widget or Home Screen Quick Action, practices now close first.
- Siri now stops talking once practice is done, whupps!
- On iOS 17, the marker tools work properly again.
- When adding diagramming tools, the blue dots show automatically to bend and rotate them.
- Fixed clipping in diagramming tools text.
- Coaching tools UI tweaked.
- When submitting feedback, we do require an email now. There have been some questions sent it, and I wasn't sure where to respond to - so I need that email.
- Widgets show up on iOS 17 again, whoops!
1.1.9 12/15/2024
The BIGGEST update ever for Elite Hoops is here. Introducing our practice planning suite, the first of its kind tool to create, run and build your own practices.
**Plan Smarter**
- Choose from preloaded template practices, free for everyone and ready to go.
- Build your own practice using our 200+ included drills, or create your own.
**Run with Ease**
- Execute practices seamlessly from your device, complete with timers to keep you on track.
- Don't want a device while practicing? You can print out any practice plan using our custom, easy-to-read layouts.
- Export your practices as a .pdf to send to anyone.
**Build Your Library**
- Save drills and videos you find online to create a custom drill library, keeping all your coaching resources organized in one place.
- Inspiration strike? Create your own custom drills, complete with notes, an optional drill time, save links to resources and more.
This update empowers coaches to create, plan and run practices with less hassle and more impact. No more scattered notes, no more messy papers with notes scratched all over. We've taken basketball practices and literally retooled them from the ground up, rethinking how it can work better to make it easier for coaches to run them. Take your coaching to the next level today!
**Others Tweaks**
- You can duplicate practices now.
**Other Fixes**
- Practices and drills properly import and export.
- When opening a team from a widget or Home Screen Quick Action, practices now close first.
- Siri now stops talking once practice is done, whupps!
- On iOS 17, the marker tools work properly again.
- When adding diagramming tools, the blue dots show automatically to bend and rotate them.
- Fixed clipping in diagramming tools text.
- Coaching tools UI tweaked.
- When submitting feedback, we do require an email now. There have been some questions sent it, and I wasn't sure where to respond to - so I need that email.
- Widgets show up on iOS 17 again, whoops!
1.1.8 12/07/2024
IT'S HERE! The Elite Hoops play designer has launched.
Introducing the new Play Designer. Build polished, detailed plays frame by frame, organize them with tags, and teach more clearly than ever. This update also includes export, sync, and performance improvements throughout Elite Hoops. This also includes fixes for the Mac platform.
Also, this update includes a new court size export option, and the ability to change players on the court to Xs and Os, or simply as numbers or labels. In addition, the play name correctly shows for court only exports now.
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