Roots Playbook
Design, Animate & Share Plays
About
Design, animate, and share football plays with this comprehensive tool for coaches. Build formations, draw routes and blocking, and visualize plays with animated playback. Works offline and offers team synchronization options.
What's New in Roots Playbook
1.4.0
October 25, 2026
Share one play with anyone, and find your plays by formation. SHARE A PLAY • Send a link to a single play, at the option you choose, from the play's ⋯ menu • Anyone can view it in a browser, no account needed; with Roots Playbook installed it opens in the app • See and turn off your links from the playbook's Share tab • For team playbooks, by the team's Owner or an Admin PLAYS BY FORMATION • Tap a formation to see every play drawn from it, and start a new play from it • Filter or group the Plays tab by formation • Load Formation and Save as Formation keep each play under the right formation DRAW FASTER • 24 new routes in a Route Library, in both editors • Clean Up Route straightens or smooths a hand-drawn route • Throw timing (Quick, Normal, Late) and Fake Handoff in Basic • Swipe past the edge of the field to go back VIDEO • Videos record in the direction your field faces; Drive Up makes a vertical video that fills the frame MORE RELIABLE • Saves are retried automatically and kept when you leave the app • Large playbooks open much faster • Playback picks up where it was after you switch apps • Animation fixes for flips, handoffs, throwbacks and more • Search now appears where it helps: on your plays and playbooks PRIVACY • Settings › Privacy is now a single switch for anonymous usage counts Your playbooks, plays and teams carry over unchanged.
MoreFAQ
What is Roots Playbook?
Roots Playbook is a football play designer application that allows coaches to create, animate, and share plays. It supports various team sizes and offers detailed drawing tools for formations, routes, and blocking.
Can I use Roots Playbook offline?
Yes, Roots Playbook works on your device without an account and functions offline. You can design plays, view your playbook, and even turn the field orientation as needed without an internet connection.
How does the team synchronization feature work in Roots Playbook?
The optional team synchronization allows you to sign in with Apple or Google to use your playbook across your iPhone, iPad, and computer. You can invite other coaches as Admins, Editors, or Viewers to collaborate on plays live.
What kind of sharing options does Roots Playbook offer?
Roots Playbook allows you to export plays as PDF or image files, create animation videos, and generate wristband cards for printing. You can also share a view-only Team View link or code with players and parents.
Does Roots Playbook have ads?
No, Roots Playbook is designed to be private and does not contain ads, tracking, or AI. It is ad-free, ensuring an uninterrupted experience for users.
What devices is Roots Playbook available on?
Roots Playbook is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. The application is designed to work across these Apple devices, with synchronization available for a seamless experience.
How frequently is Roots Playbook updated?
Roots Playbook was last updated on October 19, 2026, with version 1.3.1. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support for the application.
What is the age rating for Roots Playbook?
Roots Playbook has an age rating of 4+. Accounts are recommended for ages 13 and up, but the core functionality of designing and viewing plays is accessible to younger users.
