What is CoachPitch?
CoachPitch is an app that uses Apple and Android/WearOS devices to send and receive pitch calls and other signals from coach to player.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does CoachPitch work?
CoachPitch sends pitch calls and quick signals from an iPhone or Android phone to Apple Watch and Wear OS devices. A phone can deliver signals directly to a paired watch over Bluetooth, publish them through an optional Cloud Session, or use both methods at the same time.
What is a Cloud Session?
A Cloud Session lets a phone send signals over the internet to watches that have joined the same session. The phone creates a six-digit session ID in Settings. On each watch, swipe up from the main screen, enter that ID, and keep the watch app active to receive live signals.
Does a Cloud Session require an internet connection?
Yes. The phone and participating watches need internet access to use a Cloud Session. Direct delivery to a Bluetooth-paired watch remains available without a Cloud Session or internet connection.
What happens if a watch misses a signal?
When the watch app becomes active, it requests the most recent available signal for the joined session and discards older stale signals. While the app remains in the foreground, it maintains a live connection for new signals.
When does a Cloud Session end?
The phone can end a session from Settings. A session also ends automatically one hour after its last accepted pitch or quick signal, or one hour after creation if no signal is sent.
Is it legal?
Rules for electronic communication vary by league, sanctioning body, age group, tournament, and location. CoachPitch supports one-way coaching signals from the phone to the watch, but watches exchange technical connection requests with the service when using Cloud Sessions. Always review the current rules and confirm with the tournament director or umpire-in-chief before use.
Does CoachPitch work for softball and baseball?
Yes, pitch calls can be configured to different types of pitches specific to each sport.
When will CoachPitch be available?
CoachPitch is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
How much will CoachPitch cost?
Direct Bluetooth pitch delivery is available without a Cloud subscription. Creating Cloud Sessions requires a monthly CoachPitch Cloud subscription. Eligible new subscribers may receive a one-month free trial. Your app store displays the current price, trial eligibility, billing period, and applicable terms before purchase.
Does every phone or watch need a subscription?
No. Only the phone that creates a Cloud Session needs an active CoachPitch Cloud subscription. Watches can join a session without purchasing a subscription.
What happens if I cancel my subscription?
You can continue using the subscription until the end of the period shown by Apple or Google. After access expires or is revoked, the phone cannot create a new Cloud Session. A session that is already active can continue until it is ended or expires from inactivity.
What does Restore Purchases do?
Restore Purchases asks the app store to recognize an eligible CoachPitch Cloud subscription already associated with the store account on that phone. It does not make a new purchase or charge the account again.
Which watch devices are compatible?
CoachPitch supports the following apple watch models: Apple Watch Series 4 or Later; Apple Watch SE; Apple Watch Ultra. CoachPitch supports a variety of wearOS watches from different manufacturers, but we recommend the following models: Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 or later; Google Pixel Watch.
How do I learn more?
Send any questions to hello@coachpitch.app.