RepRecap
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What you need

RepRecap is an iOS app. It runs on both iPad and iPhone. iPad is the primary practice device — bigger screen, easier to position on a tripod, easier for athletes to see at a glance. iPhone works as a backup or a smaller-court setup.

Devices

Supported:

  • iPad (2022 or newer), any size
  • iPad Air (2022 or newer)
  • iPad Pro (any 2022-or-newer model)
  • iPad mini (6th generation, 2021, or newer)
  • iPhone 12 or newer

Not supported: iPad and iPhone models older than the above. RepRecap relies on hardware video acceleration that's only reliable on these generations. If you're on an older device the app may install but the delayed-replay loop won't be smooth in a warm gym.

iOS version: iOS 17 or newer on every supported device. The Settings app will tell you what version you have.

Tripod

Any tripod with a tablet mount works. A few practical considerations:

  • Height: chest to head height of the athletes you're filming. Too low and you lose the platform; too high and you lose the feet.
  • Stability matters more than height in a busy gym. Lightweight tripods walk if a ball hits them.
  • Tablet mount with a quick-release is worth the extra few dollars — you'll move the iPad on and off many times per season.

A basic mount-and-tripod combo runs $30–60 on Amazon. You don't need anything fancy.

Optional: a TV with AirPlay

Not required, and not the main way to use RepRecap — the iPad on its own is enough. If you want a group to watch a replay together without crowding the iPad, you can mirror the screen to a TV via AirPlay. It works best at shorter delays, and the mirrored feed can stutter at longer ones. If you go this route, see AirPlay to a TV for setup and its performance caveats.

Optional: a Bluetooth shutter

A small Bluetooth camera shutter (the kind that pairs with a phone to take selfies) can act as a remote Save button. The shutter is handy because you can leave the iPad on the tripod and trigger a save from wherever you're standing on the court — no walking back to the iPad to tap a button.

Any generic Bluetooth shutter that sends a volume-button signal will work. They run $10–15 on Amazon and pair like any other Bluetooth device through Settings → Bluetooth on the iPad.

A few things to know:

  • The shutter saves from the live moment, not the replay. See Saving clips for the details.
  • It only works while the Record screen is open.
  • Saved clips land in the Library under Unassigned — you'll tag athletes from the Library after practice.

Power

A typical 90-minute practice will run an iPad battery down significantly. For longer practices or tournaments, plug the iPad into power before practice starts. A 6-foot Lightning or USB-C cable and a wall outlet near the tripod are enough.

Plugging in also helps the iPad stay cool — continuous recording in a hot gym is one of the few situations where iPads will throttle their performance. See Choppy replay if that ever happens.

Storage

A typical saved clip is 5–20 MB. A typical reel is 30–100 MB. Even a season of heavy use rarely exceeds a few GB. Any iPad you'd consider using for practice has enough storage.

That said, if you're tight on space, see Storage and cleanup for how to clear old clips.

Last updated 2026-07-15