--- title: January 2026 Product Update description: See what’s new in Football Play Card with time-saving tools like multi-select editing, reusable stencils, full 7on7 support, & new field visibility options image: https://footballplaycard.com/hubfs/Blog-Content/Product-Update-Release-Notes/2025-01-January/football-play-card-stencil.png --- [Skip to content](https://footballplaycard.com/product-updates-release-notes/january-2026#main-content) [![Football Play Card Logo with Name White](https://footballplaycard.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/Football%20Play%20Card%20Logo%20with%20Name%20White.png?width=155&height=50&name=Football%20Play%20Card%20Logo%20with%20Name%20White.png)](https://footballplaycard.com/) - [Testimonials](https://footballplaycard.com/testimonials) - [Marketplace](https://footballplaycard.com/marketplace) Show submenu for Marketplace - [Browse Playbooks](https://footballplaycard.com/marketplace) - [Become a Seller](https://footballplaycard.com/sell-your-playbook-football-play-card-marketplace) - [Wristbands](https://footballplaycard.com/play-wristbands) - Features Show submenu for Features - [Product Updates](https://footballplaycard.com/product-updates-release-notes) - [Video Uploads](https://footballplaycard.com/features/video-uploads) - [Game Planning](https://footballplaycard.com/features/game-planning) - [Player Quizzes](https://footballplaycard.com/features/player-quizzes) - [Help](https://knowledge.footballplaycard.com/) Show submenu for Help - [Blog](https://footballplaycard.com/blog) - [Knowledge Base](https://knowledge.footballplaycard.com/) - [Quicktips](https://footballplaycard.com/quicktips) - [Pricing](https://footballplaycard.com/pricing) - [Login](https://cta-service-cms2.hubspot.com/web-interactives/public/v1/track/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJ9nEyI0mPyTcMiBnRE9GS7qxavAG0dKik5w98eD0WHFeQfwdfagUzPKYGesT1xT%2F9lGxnbYE69kblo3kwdX%2BplvlO0ZD5lihSMdnVMr9iO0Nw%3D&webInteractiveContentId=118708685676&portalId=540433) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Testimonials](https://footballplaycard.com/testimonials) - [Marketplace](https://footballplaycard.com/marketplace) Show submenu for Marketplace - [Browse Playbooks](https://footballplaycard.com/marketplace) - [Become a Seller](https://footballplaycard.com/sell-your-playbook-football-play-card-marketplace) - [Wristbands](https://footballplaycard.com/play-wristbands) - Features Show submenu for Features - [Product Updates](https://footballplaycard.com/product-updates-release-notes) - [Video Uploads](https://footballplaycard.com/features/video-uploads) - [Game Planning](https://footballplaycard.com/features/game-planning) - [Player Quizzes](https://footballplaycard.com/features/player-quizzes) - [Help](https://knowledge.footballplaycard.com/) Show submenu for Help - [Blog](https://footballplaycard.com/blog) - [Knowledge Base](https://knowledge.footballplaycard.com/) - [Quicktips](https://footballplaycard.com/quicktips) - [Pricing](https://footballplaycard.com/pricing) - [Login](https://cta-service-cms2.hubspot.com/web-interactives/public/v1/track/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJ9nEyI0mPyTcMiBnRE9GS7qxavAG0dKik5w98eD0WHFeQfwdfagUzPKYGesT1xT%2F9lGxnbYE69kblo3kwdX%2BplvlO0ZD5lihSMdnVMr9iO0Nw%3D&webInteractiveContentId=118708685676&portalId=540433) - [START TRIAL >](https://cta-service-cms2.hubspot.com/web-interactives/public/v1/track/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLLfSGxM9DpoV8DGRInG7YMYZ0dxTVXm8zNPXRjTYD9lPdhnQQpb%2Bl6n72uQLPUreq9Uh421BS%2B1B9Wm5J0Gwedb33cjom%2F7OBZdgcTqiWIPDm8%3D&webInteractiveContentId=118706497549&portalId=540433) [START TRIAL >](https://cta-service-cms2.hubspot.com/web-interactives/public/v1/track/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLLfSGxM9DpoV8DGRInG7YMYZ0dxTVXm8zNPXRjTYD9lPdhnQQpb%2Bl6n72uQLPUreq9Uh421BS%2B1B9Wm5J0Gwedb33cjom%2F7OBZdgcTqiWIPDm8%3D&webInteractiveContentId=118706497549&portalId=540433) Jan 16, 2026, 5:38:15 PM # January 2026 Product Update [Football Play Card](https://footballplaycard.com/product-updates-release-notes/author/football-play-card) Share: [pinterest-p icon](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/link/?url=https://footballplaycard.com/product-updates-release-notes/january-2026) [Share this page on Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://footballplaycard.com/product-updates-release-notes/january-2026) [Share this page on Facebook](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://footballplaycard.com/product-updates-release-notes/january-2026) [Share this page on Facebook](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://footballplaycard.com/product-updates-release-notes/january-2026) [Share this page on Facebook](mailto:?body=https://footballplaycard.com/product-updates-release-notes/january-2026) January 2026 Product Update 3:45   # **Released January 16, 2026** We shipped several new features designed to help coaches build plays faster, keep playbooks consistent, and reduce repetitive work when drawing and editing plays. Below is a breakdown of what’s new and how each update helps you coach more efficiently. --- ## What’s New ## Multi-Select Players and Field Notes   You can now select **multiple players and on-field text notes at the same time** to perform grouped actions. This allows you to save time by making changes once instead of repeating the same steps over and over. You can use multi-select to: - Update multiple player colors - Change letters or numbers for multiple players - Adjust action lines and player alignment - Move, resize, or recolor multiple text notes together **How to use multi-select** - Click and drag to select multiple players or notes - Or hold the **Ctrl** key and click on individual players or notes - Apply updates to all selected items at once --- ## Stencils for Faster, Consistent Play Creation   Stencils help you save time and create **consistent-looking plays** across your playbooks. Football Play Card includes **75+ football-specific actions**, including routes, blocking, rush paths, and coverage zones. Stencils allow you to group these actions together and reuse them with just a few clicks. Stencils are ideal for: - Route concepts like Smash, Dagger, and Flood - Run and pass blocking schemes - Defensive blitz and stunt packages ### How to Create a Stencil 1. Add actions to multiple players 2. Hold the **Ctrl** key and select the players or click and drag over multiple players 3. Select **Play → Save Stencil** 4. Enter a stencil name and select **Save Stencil** ### How to Add a Stencil to Players 1. Select two or more players 2. Open the **Stencil menu** from the drawing toolbar 3. Select the stencil you want to apply Stencils are **context-aware**, which means Football Play Card automatically knows: - How many players are selected - The side of the formation - Whether they are on offense, defense, or special teams You will only see stencils that apply to the players you have selected. --- ## Official Support for 7on7 Plays Football Play Card now officially supports **7on7 plays**. When creating a new play: - Select **7on7** from the Field Type dropdown - The field will automatically display **7 players on offense and defense** This removes the need for workarounds and makes it easier to build accurate 7on7 playbooks. --- ## Show or Hide Offense and Defense on the Field You can now control which players and coverage elements are visible on the field. If you select to hide the defense, then you only need to select the offense when creating a play. If you select to hide the offense, then you only need to select the defense when creating a play.  To access these settings: - Navigate to **Settings → Field Options → Player Layout** - Toggle visibility for: - Offensive players - Defensive players - Defensive coverage zones This is especially helpful when: - Teaching position-specific concepts - Creating clean visuals for installs - Printing wristbands or play sheets --- ## Why This Matters for Coaches These updates are designed to help you: - Build plays faster with fewer repetitive steps - Keep your playbooks clean and consistent - Teach concepts more clearly with better visuals - Adapt easily for 7on7, flag, and skill development periods ## Who Benefits Most - Pro, College, High School, and Youth Tackle and Flag Football Coaches - 7on7 and Off-Season Coaches - Teams using wristbands and printed play sheets --- If you have questions about any of these features or want help using them, visit our [Knowledge Base](https://knowledge.footballplaycard.com) or reach out to our support team. 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