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Creating Plays

Learn how to create and design plays in the Athmete playbook editor.

Starting a New Play​

  1. Navigate to Playbook in the sidebar
  2. Click the + New Play button
  3. Enter a name for your play
  4. Select the play type (Offense, Defense, or Special Teams)

The Play Editor Canvas​

The canvas is where you design your plays. Here's what you can do:

Adding Players​

  • Click the Add Player button in the toolbar
  • Click on the canvas to place the player
  • Drag players to reposition them
  • Players are color-coded based on your team colors

Drawing Routes​

  1. Select a player on the canvas
  2. Click the Route tool in the toolbar
  3. Click to add points along the route path
  4. Double-click to finish the route
  5. Routes can be curved or straight

Route Types​

TypeDescription
RunSolid line for running routes
PassDashed line for passing routes
BlockShows blocking assignments
MotionPre-snap player movement

Adding Text & Labels​

  • Use the Text tool to add labels
  • Add play calls, assignments, or notes
  • Position text anywhere on the canvas

Saving Your Play​

  1. Click Save when you're done
  2. Choose a folder to organize your play
  3. Add tags for easy filtering later

Play Variants​

Create variations of plays for different situations:

  1. Open an existing play
  2. Click Add Variant
  3. Name the variant (e.g., "vs Cover 2")
  4. Make your modifications
  5. Save the variant

Variants let you keep related plays together while showing different looks or adjustments.

Tips for Better Plays​

  • Use consistent colors for player roles
  • Keep routes clear - avoid overlapping lines
  • Add assignment text for clarity
  • Use tags to organize by situation