Free basketball play designer

Draw up basketball plays in seconds. Start from a preset set or defense, tap a player and then a spot on the court to draw a cut, pass, screen, or dribble, and press play to watch it run. Built for youth coaches and players on any device.

How it works

• Pick a preset formation.
• Drag a player to move them; tap a player then tap a spot to draw a route.
• Edit lines, undo/redo, and press play to watch the routes run.
• Save plays locally, export a PNG, or share a play with a link.

Basketball formations included

Pick and Roll, Pick and Pop, Horns, 4 Out 1 In, Motion Offense, Box Set, BLOB, Fast Break, Man-to-Man Defense, 2-3 Zone, 1-3-1 Zone, Full Court Press

Drawing tools

Cut, Pass, Screen, Dribble — each with its own line style.

Who it's for

• Youth basketball coaches drawing an inbounds play during a timeout.
• Players learning a motion offense or a zone defense.
• Kids sketching a buzzer-beater set to share with the team.

Questions

Is this basketball play designer free?

Yes. Playmaker is free, with no account, no download, and no watermark on exported images.

Can I draw defensive plays?

Yes. Man-to-Man and 2-3 Zone are included as starting points, and every player can be dragged anywhere on the court.

Does it work on a phone?

Yes. Playmaker is built for touchscreens, so you can tap to draw and drag players on a phone, tablet, or Chromebook.

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