A Tactical Whiteboard Built for Tennis
Diagram a serve pattern, a doubles shape or a recovery path on a real tennis court - then press play and watch the point run. Free, and nothing to sign up for.
Tennis Tactics Are Hard to Explain Standing Still
Five things a diagram says in a second and a sentence takes a minute to fail at.
Serve patterns
Wide, body, T - and where the first ball after it is supposed to land. Draw the serve and the shot that follows it as one sequence.
Doubles formations
One-up-one-back, both back, I-formation, Australian. Show the starting shape and who moves where when the return comes.
Return positioning
Where to stand against a big first serve versus a second, and what the partner at net does about it.
Court coverage and recovery
The recovery step nobody takes. Draw the path back to the middle after a wide ball, and animate how late it is.
Drills for a lesson
Set up a cross-court rally pattern or a two-on-one once, save it, and pull it back up at the next session.
Stop describing it. Draw the point.
Open Court Canvas →Everything the Board Does
Six things, all of them on the free tier unless it says otherwise.
A real tennis court
Singles and doubles lines, service boxes, the correct proportions, and hard, clay or grass under it.
Drag-and-drop players
Two for singles, four for doubles. Move anyone anywhere, and the server carries a badge so the diagram says who is serving.
Drawing tools
Shot arrows, movement paths, circles, X marks and freehand. Curve a ball or draw a lob rather than settling for a straight line.
Animated playback
Play the sequence back in order instead of pointing at a still picture and narrating it.
Share and export
Send a link that opens on the play itself, or export a PNG or animated GIF into the team chat.
Courtside ready
Mobile-first, one-handed, and it works offline. There is an outdoor mode for the glare at 2pm.
What you get today
Court Canvas is new. Rather than quote reviews we haven't earned yet, here is exactly what the app does the moment you open it.
Built around tennis first
The board opens on a tennis court in singles. Padel and pickleball came later; this is the sport every default is set to.
Free, no signup
Open it and draw. No account, no email, no trial countdown.
Nothing leaves your phone
Plays are stored on your own device. A play is only shared when you send the link yourself.
Why Court Canvas for Tennis?
A note app and a photo of a whiteboard cannot run the point back.
Simple Pricing
Free on the web. Pro is one purchase inside the iOS app, not a subscription.
Free
- ✓ Full tennis court, singles and doubles
- ✓ Hard, clay and grass surfaces
- ✓ Drag-and-drop players and a serve badge
- ✓ Every drawing tool
- ✓ Animated playback
- ✓ PNG and animated GIF export
- ✓ No signup required
Pro
Pay once, keep forever
- ✓ Everything in Free
- ✓ Unlimited saved plays
- ✓ Watermark-free PNG and GIF exports
- ✓ Every court theme, on iPhone and iPad
Pro is an in-app purchase. The download itself is free.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Court Canvas free for tennis?
Yes. The free tier gives you the full tennis court, player positioning, every drawing tool, animated playback, and PNG and animated GIF export. No signup, no card.
Does the court have singles and doubles lines?
Yes. The court is drawn with both, and a switch moves between two players and four. Switching puts everyone back on the starting marks for that format, so pick singles or doubles before you draw.
Can I show who is serving?
Yes. Tap a player to make them the server and they carry a serve badge, so a diagram of a serve pattern says which side it starts from.
Can I animate a point rather than draw a still diagram?
Yes. Draw the shots and movements in the order they happen and press play; the board runs the sequence. You can export that as an animated GIF.
What does Pro cost?
Court Canvas is free with no signup. A one-time $4.99 Pro purchase in the iOS app removes the export watermark and lifts the 5-play limit.
Does it work on my phone at the court?
Court Canvas is mobile-first and one-handed by design, and it works offline once loaded. There is a high-contrast outdoor mode for bright sun.
Is there an iPhone app?
Yes. Court Canvas is on the App Store for iPhone, iPad and Mac, and it is free to download. The iOS version adds seven court themes. Pro is a one-time $4.99 in-app purchase.
Tennis tactics, written down
Two guides worth reading before your next match. Each one ends with a play you can open on the board.
Tennis Court Positioning: Where to Stand and Why It Matters
Master tennis court positioning for singles and doubles. Learn recovery positions, baseline tactics, net approach positioning, and the geometry that wins matches.
11 min read
Tennis Doubles Positioning: The Ultimate Guide
Master tennis doubles positioning with this complete guide. Learn formations, court coverage, net play, and strategic movement for winning doubles teams.
10 min read
Ready to Draw Your Next Point?
The board opens in a browser with nothing to sign up for. If you want it in your pocket, it is on the App Store too.
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