HoopCut/Shot Tracer

HOOPCUT / BASKETBALL VIDEO TOOLS

Wilson X Connected Basketball and a separate video effect

Verify the exact Wilson X Connected Basketball model and its current support information before relying on device or app instructions. A connected product and a saved-video effect are different tools. HoopCut can process your own basketball footage without claiming a connection to that product.

If you already filmed a jumper using your own basketball, keep the original recording and visible flight. A traced copy can show the shot regardless of whether the ball has a sensor or a companion application.

No Wilson product integration or affiliation is claimed.

Add a shot tracer to your basketball clip

01 Import02 Trace03 ShareUp to 30 seconds · Free

or drop your video here

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

Connected basketball: 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.

Check hardware requirements at their source

Keep the model name, device information and the manufacturer’s current documentation together. Confirm any app or connectivity requirement with that provider. For this page’s editing task, the relevant input is a saved video showing a clear basketball shot rather than hardware data.

Keep model details precise

Use the exact product model when consulting support so instructions for another ball or companion application are not applied by mistake.

Use visible footage for the effect

Choose a recording where the basketball remains recognizable from release to rim instead of relying on sensor data or a score summary.

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

Connected basketball: questions and answers

Does HoopCut connect to the Wilson X ball?

This page does not provide a hardware integration. It works with the basketball recording you upload, independently of a ball’s connectivity or companion app.

Do I need a connected basketball to try a tracer?

No. The effect uses saved video footage. Choose a clear recording of your own shot and inspect the visible trail in the preview.

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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