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HoopCharts is a basketball shot tracking app designed for coaches and players. Track every shot during games or practices, view detailed statistics, and analyze shooting patterns.

Key features:

• Real-time shot tracking on an interactive court
• Player-by-player statistics and shooting percentages
• Game clock and scoreboard
• Export stats to PDF or CSV
• Share games with other coaches
• Customizable court themes for each team

Before you can start tracking shots, you'll need to create a team.

1. From the home screen, tap <strong>Teams</strong>
2. Tap the "+" button to create a new team
3. Enter your team name
4. Optionally customize your court colors
5. Tap "Save"

Once your team is created, you can add players to it.

Once you have a team set up, you can start tracking games.

1. From the home screen, tap <strong>New Game</strong>
2. Select your team from the dropdown
3. Optionally enter the opponent's name
4. Choose if you're the home or away team
5. Select the court type (High School, College, or NBA)
6. Tap "Start Game"

You'll be taken to the game view where you can track shots on the court.

The court view is where you track shots during a game.

Court layout:

• The half-court shows the basket at the top
• The 3-point line is drawn based on your court type setting
• Your team's custom colors appear if "Team Colors" is enabled

Shot markers:

• Green circles = made shots
• Red circles = missed shots
• The number shows the player's jersey number
• Circle size indicates shot type (larger for 3-pointers)

Tap anywhere on the court to record a shot. The app automatically determines if it's a 2-pointer or 3-pointer based on the location.

To create a new team:

1. Go to <strong>Teams</strong> from the home screen
2. Tap the "+" button in the top right
3. Enter the team name
4. Tap "Save"

Your new team is now ready. You can add players and customize the court appearance.

To edit an existing team:

1. Go to <strong>Teams</strong>
2. Tap on the team you want to edit
3. Make your changes (name, court theme, players)
4. Tap "Save" when done

You can also access team editing during a game by tapping the team name.

Each team can have its own custom court appearance.

To customize:

1. Go to <strong>Teams</strong>
2. Tap on the team to edit
3. Tap "Edit Court Theme"
4. Choose a background pattern:

- Solid color

- Stripes (vertical, horizontal, diagonal)

- Gradient or radial patterns

- Checkerboard

- Shot zones

1. Select colors for the pattern
2. Adjust opacity and line color
3. Tap "Save"

Enable "Team Colors" in Settings to use your custom themes during games.

If you need to combine two teams (e.g., you created duplicates), you can merge them:

1. Go to <strong>Teams</strong>
2. Tap "Edit" in the top left
3. Select the team you want to merge FROM (this team will be deleted)
4. Tap "Merge" in the toolbar
5. Select the team to merge INTO
6. Confirm the merge

All players and games from the first team will be transferred to the second team, then the first team will be archived.

To move a player from one team to another:

1. Go to <strong>Players</strong>
2. Find the player you want to move
3. Tap on the player to edit
4. Change the "Team" selection to the new team
5. Tap "Save"

Alternatively, from the Teams view:

1. Edit the team the player is currently on
2. Tap "Edit Players"
3. Remove the player from the roster
4. Go to the new team and add the player there

Note: Player statistics are preserved when moving between teams.

To archive or delete a team:

1. Go to <strong>Teams</strong>
2. Swipe left on the team you want to remove
3. Tap "Delete"

Archived teams are hidden but their game data is preserved. This helps maintain historical statistics.

Note: You cannot delete a team that has active games. Archive those games first.

To add players to your team:

1. Go to <strong>Teams</strong>
2. Tap on the team you want to add players to
3. Tap "Add Player"
4. Enter the player's name and jersey number
5. Tap "Save"

You can also add players directly from the Players menu:

1. Tap the "+" button
2. Enter player details
3. Select which team they belong to
4. Tap "Save"

To edit a player's information:

1. Go to <strong>Players</strong>
2. Tap on the player you want to edit
3. Update their name, jersey number, or team assignment
4. Tap "Save"

You can also edit players from within a team's roster view.

To see a player's complete shot history:

1. Go to <strong>Players</strong>
2. Tap on the player's name
3. You'll see their shot chart showing all shots

Filtering options:

• Time: All games, specific game, or date range
• Shot type: All, 2-pointers, 3-pointers, or free throws
• Result: All, made, or missed
• Period: All quarters, first half, second half, or specific quarters

Tap on any shot on the court to see details about when and where it was taken.

The player shot history view shows detailed statistics:

Basic stats:

• FGM/FGA: Field goals made / attempted
• FG%: Field goal percentage

By shot type:

• 2P: Two-point field goals (inside the arc)
• 3P: Three-point field goals (beyond the arc)
• FT: Free throws

Advanced stats:

• eFG%: Effective field goal percentage

This adjusts for the extra value of 3-pointers

Formula: (FGM + 0.5 * 3PM) / FGA

Use the filters to see stats for specific games, time periods, or shot types.

To transfer a player to a different team:

1. Go to <strong>Players</strong>
2. Tap on the player
3. Tap the "Team" field
4. Select the new team from the list
5. Tap "Save"

The player's shot history and statistics will be preserved and will continue to show in their player profile.

To start tracking a new game:

1. From the home screen, tap <strong>New Game</strong>
2. Select your team
3. Enter the opponent's name (optional)
4. Choose Home or Away
5. Select court type (High School, College, or NBA)
6. Adjust period length if needed (default: 8 minutes for HS/College, 12 for NBA)
7. Tap "Start Game"

You'll be taken to the game view where you can begin tracking shots.

To continue tracking or view a previous game:

1. From the home screen, tap <strong>Load Game</strong>
2. Browse your games sorted by date
3. Tap on the game you want to open

You can also use "Continue" on the home screen to quickly resume your most recent game.

Tip: Swipe left on a game to delete or archive it.

During a game, track shots by tapping on the court:

1. Make sure you have active players on court (tap the roster area)
2. Double-tap where the shot was taken
3. A shot marker appears
4. Select the player who took the shot
5. Mark as made (green) or missed (red)

The app automatically determines:

• 2-pointer vs 3-pointer based on the shot location
• Free throws are tracked separately using the FT button
• Toggle "Layup" to mark close-range shots as layups

Shot markers show:

• Player's jersey number
• Green = made, Red = missed
• Size indicates shot type (larger = 3-pointer)

Tip: Need to add a player mid-game? Tap the "+" button in the roster area to create a new player without leaving the game.

To edit a shot that's already been recorded:

1. Long-press on any shot marker on the court
2. The shot editor appears with options:

- Change made/missed status

- Change the player

- Reposition the shot (drag it)

- Delete the shot

1. Tap "Save" to confirm changes or "Delete" to remove the shot

This is useful for correcting mistakes made during fast-paced tracking.

Shot markers on the court display important information:

Colors:

• Green circle = Made shot
• Red circle = Missed shot

The jersey number of the shooter appears in the center.

Size indicates shot type:

• Smaller circles = 2-point shots (inside the arc)
• Larger circles = 3-point shots (beyond the arc)
• Free throws appear at the free throw line

When filtered, only matching shots are shown and non-matching shots are dimmed or hidden.

You can filter which shots are displayed on the court:

Filter options (in the shot history panel):

• Shot type: 2P, 3P, FT, or All
• Result: Made, Missed, or All
• Player: Select specific player or all players
• Quarter: Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, or All

Filtered views help you analyze specific aspects of the game:

• See only 3-point attempts
• View just one player's shots
• Compare first half vs second half performance

The shot history panel shows a timeline of all shots in the game:

Accessing the panel:

• In landscape: It's visible on the side
• In portrait: Swipe up from the bottom or tap the history button

Panel features:

• Chronological list of all shots
• Shows player, shot type, result, and quarter
• Tap any shot to highlight it on the court
• Filter controls at the top

The panel updates in real-time as you track shots.

HoopCharts tracks which players are on the court throughout the game.

Starting lineup:

• When you start a game, select your 5 starting players
• These players appear in the "on court" section

Making substitutions:

• Tap the roster/bench area during a game
• Select the player coming out
• Select the player going in
• The substitution is recorded with the current game clock time

Substitutions appear in the shot history timeline alongside shots, so you can see exactly when lineup changes happened.

Editing substitutions:

• Tap any substitution in the timeline to edit it
• You can change the players involved or delete the substitution

Why it matters:

• When you record a shot, only players currently on court are shown
• This keeps shot attribution accurate throughout the game

The game clock helps you track time during games:

Starting/stopping:

• Tap the clock to start the countdown
• Tap again to pause
• The clock pauses automatically when the app goes to background

The clock counts down from your selected period length (8 or 12 minutes typically).

When the clock reaches 0:00, you'll be prompted to advance to the next quarter.

To adjust the game clock or period:

1. Tap the time display or the period indicator
2. The clock editor appears
3. Adjust the minutes and seconds
4. Change the current quarter if needed
5. Modify period length for the game
6. Tap "Done" to apply changes

This is useful for:

• Correcting the time after stoppages
• Starting mid-quarter
• Adjusting for overtime periods

While your team's score is calculated automatically from tracked shots, you need to manually track the opponent's score:

On the scoreboard:

• Tap the "+" next to opponent score to add points
• Tap the "-" to subtract points

Or tap the opponent score to open the editor and enter the exact score.

Quick scoring: Long-press (or right-click) on the opponent score to see a menu with common adjustments: +1, +2, +3, -1, -2, -3, or Reset.

The scoreboard shows both team scores and the current quarter.

HoopCharts tracks scoring by quarter automatically.

View quarter breakdown:

• Open game statistics (tap Stats button)
• The scoreboard at the top shows each quarter's score
• See how scoring changed throughout the game

Quarter scores are preserved even if you go back and edit shots from earlier periods.

The final score reflects all tracked shots and opponent score entries.

To view statistics for a game:

1. During a game, tap the "Stats" button
2. Or from <strong>Load Game</strong>, open a game then tap Stats

The stats view shows:

• Team totals (FG, 2P, 3P, FT percentages)
• Individual player breakdowns
• Quarter-by-quarter scoring
• Shot distribution analysis

Use the filters to view stats for specific quarters or halves.

HoopCharts calculates several shooting percentages:

FG% (Field Goal Percentage):

• All shots made / All shots attempted
• Includes 2-pointers and 3-pointers, excludes free throws

2P% (Two-Point Percentage):

• 2-point shots made / 2-point shots attempted

3P% (Three-Point Percentage):

• 3-point shots made / 3-point shots attempted

FT% (Free Throw Percentage):

• Free throws made / Free throws attempted

eFG% (Effective Field Goal Percentage):

• Adjusts for the extra value of 3-pointers
• Formula: (FGM + 0.5 x 3PM) / FGA
• Better for comparing players with different shot selections

Create a printable game summary:

1. Open the game statistics view
2. Tap the Share button
3. Select "Export PDF"
4. Choose where to save or share the PDF

The PDF includes:

• Game details (teams, date, final score)
• Quarter-by-quarter scoring
• Team shooting statistics
• Individual player statistics
• Shot charts (optional)

PDFs are great for sharing with players, parents, or adding to game files.

Export raw data for spreadsheet analysis:

1. Open the game statistics view
2. Tap the Share button
3. Select "Export CSV"
4. Choose where to save the file

The CSV includes:

• One row per shot
• Player name and number
• Shot type (2P, 3P, FT)
• Result (made/missed)
• Quarter
• Court coordinates

Open in Excel, Google Sheets, or any spreadsheet app for further analysis.

Share your game data with assistant coaches or other users:

1. Open the game you want to share
2. Tap the Share button
3. Select "Share Game"
4. A 6-character share code is generated
5. Share the code or link with others

The share link format: hoopshots://g/XXXXXX

Recipients can import your game using the code or by tapping the link on their device.

Note: Share codes expire after a period of time.

To import a game shared by someone else:

Option 1: Using the share code

1. Go to <strong>Settings</strong>
2. Find "Import Shared Game"
3. Enter the 6-character code
4. Tap "Import"

Option 2: Using the share link

1. Tap the share link (hoopshots://g/XXXXXX)
2. The app opens with an import confirmation
3. Review the game details
4. Tap "Import"

During import:

• You'll match or create the team
• You'll match or create players
• All shot data is preserved

HoopCharts supports deep links for easy game sharing.

How it works:

1. When someone shares a game, they get a link like:

hoopshots://g/ABC123

1. Tapping this link on a device with HoopCharts installed opens the app
2. The import confirmation screen appears automatically

If the app isn't installed, the link won't work (there's no web fallback).

Deep links make sharing easier than manually entering codes.

Different leagues have different 3-point line distances:

High School:

• 19'9" (19 feet, 9 inches) from the basket
• Most common for youth and high school basketball

College:

• 22'1.75" (22 feet, 1.75 inches) from the basket
• Used in NCAA basketball

NBA:

• 23'9" (23 feet, 9 inches) from the basket
• Also 22' in the corners

To change: Go to Settings > Court Type

The court type affects:

• Which shots are counted as 3-pointers
• The visual 3-point line on the court

Choose the base appearance of the court:

Wood:

• Classic hardwood basketball court look
• Brown wood grain texture

Beige:

• Lighter colored court
• Softer, neutral appearance

To change: Go to Settings > Court Floor

Note: Team custom colors are applied on top of this base floor.

When "Team Colors" is enabled, your team's custom court theme is displayed during games.

To enable/disable:

1. Go to <strong>Settings</strong>
2. Toggle "Team Colors" on or off

When disabled:

• The default court appearance is used
• Useful for cleaner screenshots or if you prefer the standard look

When enabled:

• Each team's custom theme is shown
• Set up themes in <strong>Teams</strong> > Edit Team > Court Theme

The LCD Scoreboard option changes how the score and clock are displayed:

LCD On:

• Digital-style numbers like a gym scoreboard
• Retro look that some coaches prefer

LCD Off:

• Standard system font
• Cleaner, more modern appearance

To change: Go to Settings > LCD Scoreboard

Control where the court appears on screen during games:

Portrait mode:

• Top: Court at the top, controls at bottom
• Bottom: Court at bottom, controls at top

Landscape mode:

• Left: Court on left side
• Right: Court on right side

To change: Go to Settings > Game View Court Position

Choose based on your preference and how you hold your device while tracking.

The Abbreviations setting controls how statistics are displayed:

Abbreviations On:

• FG, 2P, 3P, FT, eFG
• LA (Layup), STL (Steal), TO (Turnover)
• More compact display

Abbreviations Off:

• Field Goals, Two-Pointers, Three-Pointers
• Full words for all statistics
• Easier to understand for newcomers

To change: Go to Settings > Abbreviations

HoopCharts has a free tier with limited capacity and a premium upgrade:

Free Account:

• Up to 2 teams
• Up to 3 games
• All tracking and statistics features included

Coach Lifetime (Premium):

• Unlimited teams
• Unlimited games
• One-time purchase (no subscription)
• Support ongoing development

All features work the same way in both tiers. Premium simply removes the limits.

To unlock unlimited teams and games:

1. Go to <strong>Settings</strong>
2. Find the "Premium" section
3. Tap "Upgrade for $X.XX"
4. Complete the purchase through the App Store

The upgrade is:

• One-time payment (no subscription)
• Linked to your Apple ID
• Available on all your devices

If you've already purchased Premium and need to restore it:

1. Go to <strong>Settings</strong>
2. Find the "Premium" section
3. Tap "Restore Purchases"
4. Sign in with your Apple ID if prompted

Your premium status will be restored if:

• You previously purchased on this Apple ID
• The purchase was successful and not refunded

If restore doesn't work:

• Check you're using the same Apple ID
• Contact support through the app