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title: "Playbook Content Blocks Explained"
description: "A guide to every content block in the playbook builder, from headings and callouts to drills, line combos and video."
category: "Playbooks"
published: "2026-10-10 20:15:50"
updated: "2026-10-11 00:15:50"
url: "https://www.hockeyshare.com/support/kb/playbooks/playbook-content-blocks"
---

# Playbook Content Blocks Explained

Everything in a playbook is a content block. Each block holds one type of content, and you can mix them in any order. This guide covers every block in the builder's **Content Blocks** sidebar.

![All playbook content blocks grouped into Text, Media, HockeyShare and Layout](https://img.hockeyshare.com/01a12836-22ea-7d3d-a65d-9fa4a58cabfd/-/format/webp/)

## Text blocks

- **Heading** and **Subheading** – titles that break your playbook into sections.
- **Text** – paragraphs with basic formatting.
- **Bullet List** and **Numbered List** – one item per line. Use numbered lists for sequences, like the order of a breakout.
- **Callout** – a highlighted box with an optional title. Choose a **Style**: **Tip**, **Warning**, **Key Point** or **Info**.

![Edit Callout window with Tip, Warning, Key Point and Info styles](https://img.hockeyshare.com/01a12836-2b98-7f98-9305-295ea77ff793/-/format/webp/)

## Media blocks

- **Image** – upload a photo or whiteboard picture. Add **Alt Text**, an optional **Caption**, and choose a **Display Size** from Small to Full Width.
- **Video** – upload a video file. Choose whether it shows controls, autoplays or loops.
- **YouTube** and **Streamable** – paste a video link to embed it.
- **Live Diagram** – an animated drill diagram. Only drills with an animation appear in the list.

## HockeyShare blocks

These pull in content you already have in HockeyShare, so you don't have to rebuild it.

- **Hockey Drill** – pick one of your drills. Its diagrams, animations and video come with it. You can edit the description for this playbook; **Reset** brings back the drill's original text.
- **Practice Plan** – embed one of your practice plans.
- **Vault Item** – add an item from your Vault, such as a file or link.
- **Collection** – embed one of your collections. It always shows the collection's current contents.
- **Video Clip** – add a clip or playlist from your Clips library.

![Select Hockey Drill window showing the drill's included media and editable description](https://img.hockeyshare.com/01a12836-3498-734f-b56b-f375ccc67d54/-/format/webp/)

## Layout blocks

- **Two-Column** – put two things side by side. Each column holds text or an image. Columns stack on phones.
- **Line Combos** – list your **Forwards**, **Defense** and **Goalies**. If the playbook is attached to a team, choose it under **Roster source** to fill in names from that team's roster. You can always type names yourself.
- **Divider** – a line between sections, with optional text.
- **Link** – a link to any web page.
- **File** – attach a document such as a PDF.

![Edit Line Combinations window with forwards and defense filled in](https://img.hockeyshare.com/01a12836-3da1-7c4d-a58f-70adcc63c6f7/-/format/webp/)

## Good to Know

- **File** and **Practice Plan** blocks are skipped in Presentation mode.
- **Video Clip** blocks play only while the playbook owner has a Premium account.

## Tips

- Pair each **Hockey Drill** with a **Callout** listing the key teaching points.
- Use **Two-Column** to put a whiteboard photo next to your notes.
- Keep **Line Combos** in their own playbook so you can update them without touching your systems.