Video delay is often associated with individual skill work — a golfer reviewing their swing, a gymnast checking their form. But it's just as powerful for team practices, where athletes need feedback on both individual technique and how they work together.

What You Need

The setup is straightforward:

  • A camera — a laptop camera, USB webcam, or tablet. For team activities, position it where it can capture the whole group or the key area of play.
  • A screen — ideally something bigger than a laptop, like a TV or projector, so the whole team can see it. Connect via HDMI.
  • A tripod or stable surface — you don't want the camera wobbling mid-session.
  • Replay It — open it in your browser, select your camera, set the delay, and you're live.

Choosing the Right Delay

For team practices, longer delays usually work better than short ones:

  • 15–30 seconds — good for reviewing a play, a set piece, or a short passage of play. The team finishes the drill, then gathers to watch.
  • 1–3 minutes — useful for reviewing a longer sequence, like a full game scenario or a scrimmage situation.
  • 5–10 seconds — if you're running individual technique stations within a team session, shorter delays work well at each station.

Camera Positioning for Team Activities

The right camera angle depends on what you're reviewing:

  • Tactics and spacing: Wide angle from behind or above, capturing the full playing area.
  • Set pieces: Position the camera where you can see all players involved.
  • Individual technique within drills: Closer in, focused on the skill area.

If you can get any elevation (even standing the camera on a bench or using a tall tripod), it makes a noticeable difference for spatial awareness.

Using It During a Session

The simplest approach:

  1. Set up the camera and screen before the session starts.
  2. Let video delay run continuously in the background.
  3. At natural break points — between drills, during water breaks, after a scrimmage — gather the team around the screen to review.
  4. Ask questions: "What do you notice about our spacing?" "Where was the gap?" Let them analyse before you coach.

The beauty of video delay is that you don't have to remember to record specific moments. It captures everything, and the delay means the most recent play is always ready to review.

Try It

Replay It works in any browser, no software needed. It's free to try, and you can have it running in under a minute. Start your free trial and bring video delay into your next team practice.