Football highlight video maker
ReelBallers turns football game film into a highlight reel: tag plays by position -- touchdown passes, broken tackles, pancake blocks, sacks -- and spotlight your player so a coach can find them on every snap.
How to make a football highlight reel
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Upload your football game
Upload the footage you already filmed -- phone, action camera, or an export from a team camera system. Full matches are fine; there is no need to trim first.
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Mark the plays worth keeping
Watch the game and tag each moment by position and play type. Football presets cover 8 positions and 23 play types, so tagging is a click rather than typing.
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Export and share the reel
ReelBallers crops and follows your player through every clip, upscales toward 4K, and stitches the reel together. Share it with one link, or export a vertical cut for social.
Football plays you can tag
Every clip is tagged by position and play type, so you can later pull "every goal" or "every defensive stop" without scrubbing footage. These are the football presets built in today.
Quarterback
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Touchdown Pass
Completed pass that results in a score.
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Deep Ball
Accurate throws of 20+ yards downfield.
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Scramble
Evading pressure to extend the play or gain yards.
Wide Receiver / Tight End
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Touchdown Catch
Receiving a pass in the end zone for a score.
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Route Running
Crisp cuts and separation from defenders on passing routes.
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YAC
Yards after catch; gaining extra ground after the reception.
Running Back
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Touchdown Run
Rushing the ball into the end zone for a score.
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Broken Tackle
Breaking through or spinning off a defender's tackle attempt.
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Receiving
Catching passes out of the backfield.
Offensive Line
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Pancake Block
Driving a defender flat to the ground.
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Pass Protection
Keeping the pocket clean for the quarterback.
Defensive Line
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Sack
Tackling the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage.
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TFL
Tackle for loss; stopping the ball carrier behind the line.
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Run Stop
Stuffing a run play at or near the line of scrimmage.
Linebacker
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Tackle
Bringing down the ball carrier in the open field.
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Blitz
Rushing the quarterback from a linebacker position.
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Coverage
Defending a pass from a linebacker position.
Defensive Back
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Interception
Catching a pass intended for the offense.
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Pass Breakup
Deflecting or disrupting a pass without intercepting.
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Forced Fumble
Stripping or knocking the ball loose from the carrier.
Kicker / Punter
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Field Goal
Successful kick through the uprights for 3 points.
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Punt
Booming kicks that pin the opponent deep.
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Kickoff
Strong kicks that limit return yardage.
Why football footage is hard to edit
Football film is only useful if the viewer can tell which of the twenty-two players is yours. Without a spotlight, a coach watching an offensive lineman has no idea where to look, and stops watching. The spotlight effect solves the single biggest reason football reels get skipped.
What football coaches look for
College football coaches evaluate by position and want to see the same technique repeated, not one spectacular play. They also want the play to start before the snap so they can see alignment and the read.
What people say
My mom is always asking me to “send the video” when she can't attend my daughter's games. Now I can send her a high res 3 minute highlight reel with a spotlight so she can actually see what's going on.
I loved that I could start wide and bring the camera in tighter at the end. Really tracked well. I'm telling you, this software is great.
Football highlight reels: common questions
How do I make a football highlight video?
Upload your football game footage to ReelBallers, mark the plays worth keeping as you watch, and export. It crops and follows your player through each clip automatically, then produces one shareable link. You do not need editing experience or a separate video editor.
What football plays can I tag?
Football has 23 built-in play types across 8 positions: Touchdown Pass, Deep Ball, Scramble, Touchdown Catch, Route Running, YAC, Touchdown Run, Broken Tackle, Receiving, Pancake Block, Pass Protection, Sack, TFL, Run Stop, Tackle, Blitz, Coverage, Interception, Pass Breakup, Forced Fumble, Field Goal, Punt, Kickoff. You can also rate clips and add notes.
What camera do I need to film football?
Whatever you already own. ReelBallers works with any standard video file -- iPhone and Android video, GoPro and other action cameras, XbotGo mounts, camcorders, or match video exported from Veo, Trace, or Hudl. There is no hardware to buy.
Can I make a football recruiting video with this?
Yes. Build the reel from your tagged clips, and export a wide cut for college coaches plus a vertical version for social from the same set of clips. Most college coaches want three to five minutes, with your strongest plays first.
How do I keep my player in frame in wide football footage?
That is what the auto-follow framing does. You pick the player, and the crop tracks them through the clip, so a wide sideline shot becomes a tight, watchable frame. You can also start wide and tighten through a clip.
How much does it cost?
Free to start. You can upload a game and build a football reel without paying up front.
What does the person I send the reel to need?
Just a web browser -- no app install and no account. Coaches, recruiters, and family open a link and watch at full resolution.
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