# Pocket Coach: Basketball Plays — Tactics Board & Playbook Maker

> Animated basketball tactics board for coaches to create playbooks and drills. (iPhone/iPad app by Matej Svrznjak.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-coach-basketball-plays/id1205184189 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Matej Svrznjak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1136365806)
- Category: Sports, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.67/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 16 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 57 MB
- Languages: French (France), German (Germany), American English, European Spanish, Italian, Slovenian
- Released: 2017-02-16
- Data updated: 2026-11-02
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-coach-basketball-plays/id1205184189/reviews.md

## What is Pocket Coach?

Pocket Coach Basketball Board

Animated basketball tactics board for coaches. Create playbooks, plan tactics, build training drills, and create lineups and formations in minutes on your phone or tablet. Replace the whiteboard with a modern coaching playbook and keep all your sessions in one app.

FEATURES
• Plan formations: save starting lineups, roles, and team shapes.
• Build animated tactics: draw runs, passes, and rotations, then press Play to show your ideas clearly.
• Create training drills: design warm-ups, possession games, finishing drills, and set pieces.
• Share with your team: send tactics, drills, and full sessions so staff and players stay aligned.
• Organize your work: group sessions by team, phase of play, or match week.

WHY COACHES CHOOSE IT
Simple to learn and quick to use on the field. Replaces traditional whiteboards and static images. Used by coaches in clubs, academies, and schools to improve communication, strategy, and session quality.

HOW IT WORKS
Select players or objects, drag them into position, draw movement paths, then press Play to animate runs and passing patterns.

WHAT YOU CAN PLAN
Lineups and formations, pressing schemes, build-up patterns, counters, set plays, and complete training sessions.

Download Pocket Coach Basketball Board today and coach smarter with clear tactics, better drills, and faster planning.
Support: info@pocket-coach.net

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Terms of use:
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## Key features

- Animated tactics board
- Playbook creation
- Training drill design
- Lineup and formation planning
- Team sharing
- Session organization

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard subscription 1 Year | $14.99 | per year |
| Standard subscription 1 Month | $2.99 | per month |
| Pocket Coach Premium Access | $3.99 | per month |
| Pocket Coach Premium Access | $14.99 | per year |


## Is Pocket Coach safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Pocket Coach.

## Is Pocket Coach legit?

Pocket Coach: Basketball Plays appears to be a legitimate app. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Pocket Coach is 90 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (10 of 16)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-coach-basketball-plays/id1205184189/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Forcing me to create an account using my email to use your product is an automatic 1-star

*2025-11-22, version 6.10.22*

Forcing me to create an account using my email to use your product is an automatic 1-star

### 1/5 — Dissapointed

*2023-06-01*

You can only put 3 players on the board without paying the subscription which is not cool. Very limited use and wouldn’t reccomend download

**Developer response:** Hello,

Since this review was posted, we’ve made several updates and improvements to the app.

The free version has been expanded — we now offer a static board mode with more flexibility, along with a free 7-day trial so you can fully explore all features. The app also supports full teams in newer versions.

If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to contact me at info@pocket-coach.net.

Thank you for your feedback.

Best regards,  
Matej

### 3/5 — No Synchronisation

*2023-02-28*

I have paid for the App and wrote the Mail to get acces of my play on other devices, but i dont become a answer! Some Tipps that you can Improve the App for the Animation: - different line types for bball - fix the Problem with the Sync If this Happen i give you more stars

**Developer response:** Hello,

Since this review was posted, we’ve made several updates and improvements to the app, including different line types for basketball animations and overall sync and stability improvements.

If you did not receive a response previously, apologies for that. Please contact me again at info@pocket-coach.net so I can help you set up access across your devices and investigate any remaining sync issues.

If you’ve had a chance to try the latest version, we’d be glad to hear your feedback on the updated line options as well.

Thank you for your feedback.

Best regards,  
Matej

### 2/5 — Players shift off court

*2022-12-02*

So after paying for the upgrade and spending 45 minutes setting up 2 plays to send to my assistant coaches the players shifted when I went to record. So when I created the play and hit play it was aligned perfectly with the court, but when I went to try and record the system glitched and moved the guys down on the screen so it looks like the finish of the play happens out of bounds. No way to realign play with court background. What a waste of time. Going to look for another app.

Would actually be a good tool without bugs. All features should be free until it is truly a functioning application. Paid for something that doesn’t work properly. Ugh, please send me money back.

**Developer response:** Hello,

Since this review was posted, we’ve made significant updates and bug fixes to the app, including improvements to recording and alignment issues.

What you described should no longer occur in the current version. We understand how frustrating that experience must have been, especially after spending time creating your plays.

If you’re still experiencing anything similar, please contact me at info@pocket-coach.net so I can investigate and help resolve it. I can also assist regarding your purchase if needed.

Thank you for your feedback.

Best regards,  
Matej

### 3/5 — Pay to use

*2022-11-24, version 4.0.12*

You have to pay to add more than 3 players

### 5/5 — Baseball

*2021-12-23*

Can you please do something for baseball like that ?
Thank

### 1/5 — Lost all my plays

*2021-12-02*

I paid for the upgrade.  App reset and required login. Could not find my username andI could not update password. I’ve lost all the places I’ve drawn. Hours of my hard work are gone.

**Developer response:** Hello,

Since this review was posted, we’ve made significant improvements to the app, including better account handling and data stability.

Losing your plays is not expected behavior. If this ever happens, it’s usually related to login or sync issues. Please contact me at info@pocket-coach.net so I can help recover your data and check what went wrong.

If you had a previous purchase, I will also make sure everything is properly restored.

Thank you for your feedback.

Best regards,  
Matej

### 4/5 — Coaching board

*2021-09-04*

This is a great app easy to use features paid for premium well worth it. My only issues are I would like the option of a pen to draw plays quick on the fly in case you don’t have time to animate. Also when previewing and recording an option to pause so you can voice over would be extremely useful.

**Developer response:** Hello,

Thank you for your feedback and support, it’s really appreciated.

Since this review was posted, we’ve added drawing (pencil) tools so you can quickly sketch plays on the fly without needing to animate everything.

We’ve also improved playback controls, and further enhancements like pause and voice-over options are part of ongoing improvements.

If you have any suggestions or feedback, feel free to reach out at info@pocket-coach.net.

Best regards,  
Matej

### 1/5 — Great idea, bad business model.

*2020-02-08*

I was very excited to try the app, and when I started building my first play I thought it was cool you could use cones to draw up drills as well.  Then I was notified I could only have 4 moves before upgrading.  How sad, the freemium model in this case won’t even let you draw up one free play.  

Sad! Didn’t even get to seesfull play and try to decide if wanted to buy the app.

**Developer response:** Hello,

Since this review was posted, we’ve made significant changes and improvements to the app.

The free experience has been expanded — we now offer a static board mode with more flexibility, along with a free 7-day trial so you can fully explore all features and create complete plays before deciding to upgrade.

If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to contact me at info@pocket-coach.net.

Thank you for your feedback.

Best regards,  
Matej

### 1/5 — I paid won’t work

*2020-01-12*

It doesn’t even work

**Developer response:** Hello,

Since this review was posted, we’ve made many improvements to the app, including stability fixes and overall performance enhancements.

What you described is not expected behavior. If you’re still experiencing issues, please contact me at info@pocket-coach.net so I can investigate and help resolve it for you. I will also make sure your purchase is properly restored.

Thank you for your feedback.

Best regards,  
Matej

## Frequently asked questions about Pocket Coach

### What can I plan with Pocket Coach?

You can plan lineups and formations, pressing schemes, build-up patterns, counters, set plays, and complete training sessions. The app allows you to draw runs, passes, and rotations to clearly show your ideas.

### How does Pocket Coach work?

Select players or objects, drag them into position, draw movement paths, and then press Play to animate runs and passing patterns. This makes it easy to visualize and communicate strategies.

### Can I share my plays with my team using Pocket Coach?

Yes, you can share tactics, drills, and full sessions with your team. This ensures staff and players stay aligned on strategies and training plans.

### What devices does Pocket Coach support?

Pocket Coach is available for iPhone and iPad devices. It is designed to be used on the go, replacing traditional whiteboards.

### What are the subscription options for Pocket Coach?

Pocket Coach offers a Standard subscription and Premium Access, with monthly and yearly options. A 7-day free trial is available for the yearly Premium Access plan.

### How often is Pocket Coach updated?

The latest version of Pocket Coach is 6.40.14, last updated on October 29, 2026. Updates typically bring new features and improvements to the coaching tools.

### What is the age rating for Pocket Coach?

Pocket Coach has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. This indicates it contains no mature content.

### What do coaches like about Pocket Coach?

Coaches choose Pocket Coach because it is simple to learn and quick to use on the field. It effectively replaces traditional whiteboards and static images for better communication and session quality.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.40.14 — 2026-10-29

• Turn the board to a horizontal field, with landscape layouts on iPad
• Pocket Coach now fits iPhone Duo screens
• Share a turned board as a landscape video, GIF, image or PDF
• Movement lines now stay visible above goal areas and field markings
• Various other fixes and improvements

### 6.40.13 — 2026-10-28

• AI Coach drills now place players, gear and the ball in the right spots on half-field boards
• Various other fixes and improvements

### 6.40.12 — 2026-10-27

• New board gear: slalom poles, tires, rebounders, bibs and more, plus extra gear made for your sport
• Numbered spots that count up as you place them, and tall cones in red, blue, yellow and green
• The Quick Board card in your Library now shows the whole board
• Smoother iPad board: the add bars now open with + just like on iPhone
• Folders unlock right away after upgrading to Premium
• Various other fixes and improvements

### 6.40.10 — 2026-10-26

• All-new look: a redesigned Library with folder cards, Jump back in for your recent plays, search and a floating tab bar in your sport's colors
• Redesigned board with new players and equipment, undo and redo, group select with Line up and Space evenly, and moving players mid-animation
• New Static field and Paper boards with pens, solid, dashed, wavy and curved arrows, and an eraser
• Share plays as an image, PDF, video or GIF
• Draw first animation: arrows draw in before players move, with a new speed slider
• Refreshed AI Coach and calendar with follow-up suggestions and a This week list
• Various other fixes and improvements

### 6.30.25 — 2026-09-23

- fixes and improvements 

We update regularly to improve your experience. For issues or ideas, contact us at info@pocket-coach.net.

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