HoopCut/Shot Tracer

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Start a shot competition and share a shot tracer clip

Start a shot competition by agreeing on the format before the first attempt: locations, time limit, scoring and how results will be recorded. Keep that complete record available. HoopCut can add a visible trail to one saved shot afterward, as a separate highlight of the activity.

For a friendly timed round, save the whole recording and written score. Choose one clear attempt for a traced sharing copy, including enough of the approach that friends can recognize the shooting location and finish.

Add a shot tracer to your basketball clip

01 Import02 Trace03 ShareUp to 30 seconds · Free

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MP4, MOV, WebM · Max 512 MB
Free · Up to 30 secondsThe app supports videos up to 1 hour.

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SEE IT IN ACTION

See the basketball shot tracer effect

25-second example
A prepared HoopCut clip demonstrating the shot trail effect.

FROM CLIP TO HIGHLIGHT

Start a competition: from clip to shot trail

Watch a sample
  1. Illustration of a video file being uploaded
    01

    Choose a basketball clip

    Upload your saved recording and select a passage of up to 30 seconds.

  2. Basketball footage with a glowing shot trail near the hoop
    02

    Preview the shot trail

    Choose the target hoop when prompted and check the effect against the visible ball.

  3. Illustration of a finished basketball clip ready to download
    03

    Export your highlight

    Download the free Firework export and keep the original recording.

Write the format before recording the first round

Agree on what counts, where attempts begin and how participants handle uncertain outcomes. Use the same written format for everyone in the session and keep it with the full recording. If your activity belongs to an organized event, follow its actual rules rather than substituting an informal version.

Keep a complete round record

Retain the start and finish when timing matters, even if the final highlight shows only a short attempt from the middle.

Label the selected attempt

Use a timestamp or attempt number to connect the sharing clip to the full round without implying it shows every shot.

Prepare a clear basketball shot for the tracer

Keep the basketball, shooting hand and target hoop in the frame. Choose a short passage that starts before the release and ends after the ball reaches the basket. A steady camera and a visible flight give you a clearer view of the added trail.

  1. Use the original saved recording when possible, before social-media compression.
  2. Select a passage of up to 30 seconds that includes the release and finish.
  3. Choose the correct hoop when prompted, especially when several baskets are visible.

Review the basketball trail before sharing

Play the preview through once at normal speed, then check the release, highest point and finish. The effect should follow the visible ball without hiding the action. Keep an unedited copy if you also want to review footwork, timing or the surrounding play.

  1. Check any moment when another player or the backboard blocks the ball.
  2. Export the free Firework effect once the preview is ready.
  3. Save the edited clip separately from the original recording.

Watch a basketball tracer example

Start a competition: questions and answers

Can this tool run or judge a shot competition?

It edits saved basketball footage and does not administer rounds or decide scores. Use your agreed format and complete record for the competition itself.

How should I describe a traced competition highlight?

Call it an excerpt of a particular attempt and keep the round’s context accurate. Do not present a short edited shot as the complete scored round.

Which videos can I use?

Choose a saved MP4, MOV or WebM basketball video up to 512 MB. Select a segment of up to 30 seconds with the ball and hoop visible.

What can I export on this page?

Firework is the free web export. You can preview the other effect styles and follow the HoopCut app link for more effects.

Does the tracer measure shooting accuracy?

No. The tracer is a visual editing effect. It does not provide a shooting percentage, player rating or coaching assessment.

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