Staying on the ball during Achilles recovery with HomeCourt
Three weeks after a partial Achilles tear, a player in a walking boot kept training with HomeCourt dribbling workouts plus upper-body and core work.
What they did
After a 70% partial Achilles tear treated without surgery, they were in a boot and bearing weight. They tried to exercise most days, doing upper body, core and HomeCourt dribbling workouts in a home gym.
How it went
They called the app great and one of their favorite apps, and noted that it tracks shooting too.
Worth knowing
Seated or low-impact ball work can keep your hands sharp while your legs heal. Follow your medical plan for anything that loads the injured leg.
Try it yourself
Seated ball-handling while injured
- Ask your physio which positions are safe for you right now.
- Set up a chair or bench where the phone camera can see the ball.
- Do a seated dribbling workout for 10 minutes: pounds, crossovers in front, figure eights.
- Add upper-body and core work on the same days.
- Log each session so you can see your streak while you are off the court.
Our own plan based on the post, not advice from the original author.
Read the original ↗A player on Reddit, r/AchillesRupture · March 13, 2025
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