Making Instant Replay Effortless: Introducing Hudl Focus Replay

For years, instant replay has been one of the most powerful tools in coaching—but also one of the hardest to access. Between complex hardware kits, setup delays, and fragile equipment, many teams simply went without it.

This fall, that changes.

We’re excited to introduce Hudl Focus Replay, a new cloud-based replay feature (currently in beta) built right into the Hudl app. Available for free this season for select Hudl Focus teams. Focus Replay makes in-game adjustments easier than ever before—now for your home games and practices—and soon, for any game in front of a Hudl Focus camera. 

The Challenges with Replay Today

Replay has always promised a huge advantage: see the last play, make an adjustment, and change the outcome of the game. Actually making that happen on the sideline or bench has been easier said than done.

• Hardware setups can be cumbersome. Sideline and competitor systems required routers, antennas, and long setup times.
• Reliability can be inconsistent. A weak connection could mean minutes of delay—or no replay at all.

A Better Way Forward

Hudl Focus Replay eliminates those barriers. If a Hudl Focus camera is recording, replay just works.

• Cloud-based delivery → no sideline kits, no private networks.
• Automatic access → your game appears in the Hudl app instantly.
• Multi-angle support → switch between Focus cameras in-app.
• Network advantage → coming soon, you’ll get replay anywhere there’s a Hudl Focus camera—at home or on the road.
• AI auto-tagging → coming soon, with in-game automatic offense/defense/special teams clips.

Built on the Hudl System You Already Use

Focus Replay is part of the Hudl ecosystem—no new app or workflow required. For coaches who’ve invested in Hudl Focus, it’s simply another benefit: game film, livestreaming, automatic uploads, and now replay.

And because so many schools already use Hudl Focus, the benefit will extend beyond your own facilities. Soon, when you travel to another Focus-equipped gym or stadium, your team will get replay there too, automatically.