How do I draw a screen so players read it correctly?

Use the Screen tool: the screener's movement ends in a short perpendicular bar showing where and at what angle the screen is set. Pass (dashed line), Cut (solid arrow) and Dribble (zigzag) follow standard basketball notation, so any trained player reads them without a legend.

Can I explain zone defenses and how to attack them?

Yes. Templates include man-to-man, 2-3, 3-2 and 1-3-1 zones, box-and-one and a 2-2-1 full-court press. Shade each defender's area to show the gaps — the high post and elbows against a 2-3, the corners against a 1-3-1 — then draw the offensive answer in a later step.

Is it useful for inbounds plays and ATOs?

Very. Baseline and sideline out-of-bounds templates are included, and because these plays always start from the same alignment, a numbered board or a short animation is the fastest way to install them. Give each play a name or signal so you can call it from the bench.

Basketball Tactics Board

A pick-and-roll only reads correctly with both defenders drawn in — sketch the screen, the roll and the help defense together on a court scaled to real spacing.

What you can do with the basketball tactical board

Place two full five-player rosters on a half-court or full-court background.
Draw arrows for screens, cuts and pick-and-roll actions.
Mark areas of the court to flag help-side spacing or a zone's responsibilities.
Animate a sequence step by step to show a set play developing possession by possession.
Start from ready-made play templates like a pick-and-roll or a fast break.
Export the board as an image.

How to use the basketball tactical board

Place both five-player rosters on the court.
Draw screens, cuts and passes with arrows.
Add zones and text to mark spacing or defensive coverage.
Pick a play template if you want a starting point.
Download the board as an image for your tactical talk.

Use cases

Coaches preparing a tactical talk before the game.
Analysts explaining an opponent's play.
Trainers teaching movements on the board during practice.
Content creators breaking down plays for social media.

What you can represent on a tactical board

The basketball tactical board lets you represent zone or man-to-man defenses, pick and rolls, fast breaks, or any play with two distinct teams, using arrows, lines, zones and text annotations.

Frequently asked questions

How do I draw a screen so players read it correctly?: Use the Screen tool: the screener's movement ends in a short perpendicular bar showing where and at what angle the screen is set. Pass (dashed line), Cut (solid arrow) and Dribble (zigzag) follow standard basketball notation, so any trained player reads them without a legend.
Can I explain zone defenses and how to attack them?: Yes. Templates include man-to-man, 2-3, 3-2 and 1-3-1 zones, box-and-one and a 2-2-1 full-court press. Shade each defender's area to show the gaps — the high post and elbows against a 2-3, the corners against a 1-3-1 — then draw the offensive answer in a later step.
Is it useful for inbounds plays and ATOs?: Very. Baseline and sideline out-of-bounds templates are included, and because these plays always start from the same alignment, a numbered board or a short animation is the fastest way to install them. Give each play a name or signal so you can call it from the bench.