ReplayR for gymnastics coaches

TL;DR. A vault is 5–8 seconds from runway to landing. A tumbling pass is 4–6. A bar release is 1 second. The 45-second free buffer catches the entire skill plus the run-up. Mount the phone, tap save between turns, walk it to the gymnast, they see the rep before the next one starts. On-device only: no cloud upload, no minor's footage leaving the gym.

Why do gymnastics coaches pick ReplayR?

Skill-length buffer, not session-length

A vault is 5–8 s, a beam mount + dismount sequence 15 s, a tumbling pass 4–6 s. The 45 s rolling buffer keeps the whole skill in memory without saving the 2-hour training session.

Routine mode for optionals

Switch to the 90 s buffer (or Pro 3 min) for full beam, floor, or bars routines. Save once at the end and the entire routine is on the phone before the next gymnast salutes.

Athlete-side review in seconds

Save → walk → show. No tablet, no SD card, no "I'll send it later." The coaching cue lands while the kinaesthetic memory is still warm.

No cloud, no minor footage online

Footage stays on the device. Critical for under-18 athletes, GDPR-conscious clubs, and parents who don't want their kid's training videos in a third-party bucket.

Apparatus setup

Vault

Mount: tripod at the end of the landing mat, level with the vault table, lens at hip height.
Buffer: 45 s, covers run-up to landing easily.
Resolution: 1080p for block angle and body shape review.
Save: watch tap as the gymnast salutes after landing.

Beam

Mount: 3–4 m back from one end, lens at beam height.
Buffer: 45 s for skills · 90 s for full routine.
Resolution: 1080p for series and leap split angles.
Save: watch tap on dismount stick.

Bars (UB / HB)

Mount: side-on, capturing both bars in frame, far enough to fit release skills.
Buffer: 45 s for releases · 90 s for full routine.
Resolution: 1080p, useful for hand placement and giant tap timing.
Save: watch tap on dismount.

Floor / tumbling

Mount: behind the corner, low angle to capture rotation and height.
Buffer: 45 s for passes · 90 s for full floor exercise.
Resolution: 1080p for twist count and landing leg shape.
Save: watch tap after stick.

A typical training session

Set tripod once per apparatus rotation.
App opens, recording starts, screen sleeps, battery survives a 3-hour session with a power bank.
Gymnast goes. You watch live, not through a screen.
Tap watch on land. 45 s saved.
Walk over, show the gymnast the rep, give one cue.
Next gymnast goes. Repeat.
End of session: 30 saved skills in a folder, not a 2-hour MP4.

FAQ

What buffer length works best for gymnastics?

45 s covers any single skill. Use 90 s buffer for full routines (beam ~70–90 s, floor 60–90 s). Pro 3 min handles championship-level routines with overrun.

Can I review with the gymnast immediately?

Yes, that's the point. Save → walk → show. The feedback loop closes before the next attempt.

Will it pick up the buzzer or commands?

Audio records by default, useful for the 'go' command and landing thump. Disable in settings for noisy gyms. Already saved a clip you would rather send without sound? Open it, tap Edit, and switch the Audio row to muted (Pro), the audio track is stripped from the file when you confirm, so the shared MP4 carries no sound at all.

Is footage safe for under-18 athletes?

Yes, ReplayR is on-device only. Nothing uploads. Coach controls who the phone is shown to and when clips are deleted.

How ReplayR compares for gymnastics coaching

Criterion	ReplayR	Coach's Eye	Dartfish Express
Price	Pay once, keep forever	Monthly subscription	Monthly subscription
Works offline in gym	✓ Fully offline	✗ Requires internet	✗ Requires internet
Instant replay (no save needed)	✓ Rolling buffer	✗ Must save first	✗ Must save first
Slow-motion playback	✓ Included	✓ Included	✓ Included
Video annotation	✓ On a frame (Pro)	✓ Drawing tools	✓ Drawing tools