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As we’re getting more and more top-level coaches to join Hoopsalytics, we continue to get great suggestions on how to make our customizable basketball analytics tool even more useful. One of the recurrent themes we’ve heard is the need for making it easy to track and measure custom events and actions, and to that end […]
Some of our coaches have requested the ability to use the stats and analytics available in Hoopsalytics to measure player performance in basketball practices as well. Hoopsalytics can be used to score practices in a similar way to games, while also keeping the game stats and practice stats separated. The above image is an example […]
Every basketball coach has their own set of criteria for evaluating each player’s performance. Some emphasize defense, some minimizing turnovers, some like “hustle” stats. But instead of a traditional box score, wouldn’t it be great to have your own personalized box score, with your own points of emphasis weighted accordingly? You can do this with […]
Most successful basketball coaches have a “secret sauce” – things they emphasize during practices and games. These actions typically are not tracked by traditional stats packages or services. Actions can be offensive actions like post entries or paint touches, or defensive actions like double teams or traps. With Hoopsalytics, you can track these events, and […]
Ever wonder which lineup combinations are your most effective? Maybe you need a defensive stop, or a score in the late game. How do you tell which group of five players gives you the greatest advantage? As a part of your basketball team’s stats in Hoopsalytics, you have the option to see individual player stats, […]
Do you ever wonder which player pairs are the most productive with each other in terms of assists and scoring? Hoopsalytics now has an “Assist Map” analytic which makes it easy to see this chemistry between players. When looking at a single game, or multiple games, use the Assists button. This opens the Assists Map. […]
Actions speak louder than words, especially when it comes to see who is putting forth the most effort to get better on your team. You can see who is hustling most in practice, but what about off the court? Which players are the most motivated to learn? Hoopsalytics has a way to measure that. From […]
Video is one of the most valuable modern technologies available to coaches. I can’t imagine not having video of a game to review after the fact. You miss so much in the heat of the moment, and being able to go back and review a game is invaluable. And not just for coaches, but for […]
In preparation for the season, video recording is on every coach’s things-to-do list. Here’s a few helpful reminders, ideas and tips to get the most out of your effort with the least amount of friction: We recommend using an iPhone or iPad to record. Uploading video from either device to Hoopsalytics is quick and easy. […]