Rebuilding a jump shot after ACL surgery with HomeCourt
A rec-league player recovering from ACL surgery used HomeCourt on weekends to rebuild their shooting mechanics and started seeing improvement.
What they did
They had always contributed in pickup and rec leagues as a cutter and screener, not a shooter. While off the court for a few months after ACL surgery, they started using HomeCourt to put shots up on weekends and try to change their whole shooting form.
How it went
They could only fit in about an hour on weekends, less than they wanted, but said they were noticing some improvement and hoped to come back as a reliable jump shooter.
Worth knowing
Short, regular sessions still count during a layoff. Clear any return to shooting with your surgeon or physical therapist first.
Try it yourself
Weekend shooting plan while you come back from injury
- Get clearance from your physio before shooting again.
- Set your phone on a tripod or stand facing the hoop and start a shooting session in the app.
- Shoot from close range only for the first weeks and track your make rate.
- Pick one form change per week and keep the rest of your shot the same.
- Compare your weekly percentages instead of judging single sessions.
Our own plan based on the post, not advice from the original author.
Read the original ↗A player on Reddit, r/Basketball · June 5, 2025
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