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HomeCourt hoops information and a shot tracer sharing copy

HomeCourt hoops may point you toward app information or another basketball-related destination. Confirm the name and provider for the task you intended. If the next task is sharing a recorded shot, keep that video workflow separate and use footage already saved on your device.

For a recording with two baskets visible, choose the intended hoop when prompted. Check the full flight toward that basket before saving, and keep the surrounding play in the original so the short edit stays understandable.

Add a shot tracer to your basketball clip

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MP4, MOV, WebM · Max 512 MB
Free · Up to 30 secondsThe app supports videos up to 1 hour.

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SEE IT IN ACTION

See the basketball shot tracer effect

25-second example
A prepared HoopCut clip demonstrating the shot trail effect.

FROM CLIP TO HIGHLIGHT

HomeCourt hoops: from clip to shot trail

Watch a sample
  1. Illustration of a video file being uploaded
    01

    Choose a basketball clip

    Upload your saved recording and select a passage of up to 30 seconds.

  2. Basketball footage with a glowing shot trail near the hoop
    02

    Preview the shot trail

    Choose the target hoop when prompted and check the effect against the visible ball.

  3. Illustration of a finished basketball clip ready to download
    03

    Export your highlight

    Download the free Firework export and keep the original recording.

Make the intended basket clear in your clip

Wide gym recordings can include more than one hoop. Before selecting an excerpt, identify the player, shot direction and target basket in the source. Retain enough setup for a viewer to recognize the attempt, then inspect whether the visible trail follows the correct ball flight.

Check the shot direction

Watch the approach and release before choosing a basket, especially when several players are practicing in the same recording.

Retain the wider source

A close excerpt can hide useful context; keep the original view for checking which basket and attempt the clip shows.

Prepare a clear basketball shot for the tracer

Keep the basketball, shooting hand and target hoop in the frame. Choose a short passage that starts before the release and ends after the ball reaches the basket. A steady camera and a visible flight give you a clearer view of the added trail.

  1. Use the original saved recording when possible, before social-media compression.
  2. Select a passage of up to 30 seconds that includes the release and finish.
  3. Choose the correct hoop when prompted, especially when several baskets are visible.

Review the basketball trail before sharing

Play the preview through once at normal speed, then check the release, highest point and finish. The effect should follow the visible ball without hiding the action. Keep an unedited copy if you also want to review footwork, timing or the surrounding play.

  1. Check any moment when another player or the backboard blocks the ball.
  2. Export the free Firework effect once the preview is ready.
  3. Save the edited clip separately from the original recording.

Watch a basketball tracer example

HomeCourt hoops: questions and answers

Is this an official HomeCourt hoops feature?

This is an independent HoopCut video workflow. Confirm any HomeCourt feature or account question with the intended provider’s own information and support pages.

What if two hoops appear in my recording?

Follow the hoop-selection prompt when available and inspect the resulting trace. Choose a clearer excerpt if the intended basket or ball flight remains uncertain.

Which videos can I use?

Choose a saved MP4, MOV or WebM basketball video up to 512 MB. Select a segment of up to 30 seconds with the ball and hoop visible.

What can I export on this page?

Firework is the free web export. You can preview the other effect styles and follow the HoopCut app link for more effects.

Does the tracer measure shooting accuracy?

No. The tracer is a visual editing effect. It does not provide a shooting percentage, player rating or coaching assessment.

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