Increasing Your Vertical Jump
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Hops
I don't want to rain on anyone parade here, but............
All of the above mentioned exercises will help out a little (plyos, calf raises, squats - traditional and squat rack, lunges with weights, etc.), but some people were just not ment to jump high and there is nothing you can do about it. Some of you are going to argue, but trust me, some people are just gravity bound and some people are blessed with hops. I am not saying that you cannot increase your vert, but a few inches is what is typical. Don't expect to go from a 20 inch to a 35 inch - not going to happen. I know, I know, there are exeptions, but few and far between.
My suggestion would be work on your handle and jump shot, those are much easier to fix than your hops!
Before some of you start flaming, I played Division I basketball and against a lot of NBA players, so I do know what I am talking about!
Imagine a car, you can only make it go so fast without drastic measures (Nitrous, engine swap, etc.) some are just faster by nature.
All of the above mentioned exercises will help out a little (plyos, calf raises, squats - traditional and squat rack, lunges with weights, etc.), but some people were just not ment to jump high and there is nothing you can do about it. Some of you are going to argue, but trust me, some people are just gravity bound and some people are blessed with hops. I am not saying that you cannot increase your vert, but a few inches is what is typical. Don't expect to go from a 20 inch to a 35 inch - not going to happen. I know, I know, there are exeptions, but few and far between.
My suggestion would be work on your handle and jump shot, those are much easier to fix than your hops!
Before some of you start flaming, I played Division I basketball and against a lot of NBA players, so I do know what I am talking about!
Imagine a car, you can only make it go so fast without drastic measures (Nitrous, engine swap, etc.) some are just faster by nature.
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Re: Hops
Originally posted by pnthr30
I don't want to rain on anyone parade here, but............
All of the above mentioned exercises will help out a little (plyos, calf raises, squats - traditional and squat rack, lunges with weights, etc.), but some people were just not ment to jump high and there is nothing you can do about it. Some of you are going to argue, but trust me, some people are just gravity bound and some people are blessed with hops. I am not saying that you cannot increase your vert, but a few inches is what is typical. Don't expect to go from a 20 inch to a 35 inch - not going to happen. I know, I know, there are exeptions, but few and far between.
My suggestion would be work on your handle and jump shot, those are much easier to fix than your hops!
Before some of you start flaming, I played Division I basketball and against a lot of NBA players, so I do know what I am talking about!
Imagine a car, you can only make it go so fast without drastic measures (Nitrous, engine swap, etc.) some are just faster by nature.
I don't want to rain on anyone parade here, but............
All of the above mentioned exercises will help out a little (plyos, calf raises, squats - traditional and squat rack, lunges with weights, etc.), but some people were just not ment to jump high and there is nothing you can do about it. Some of you are going to argue, but trust me, some people are just gravity bound and some people are blessed with hops. I am not saying that you cannot increase your vert, but a few inches is what is typical. Don't expect to go from a 20 inch to a 35 inch - not going to happen. I know, I know, there are exeptions, but few and far between.
My suggestion would be work on your handle and jump shot, those are much easier to fix than your hops!
Before some of you start flaming, I played Division I basketball and against a lot of NBA players, so I do know what I am talking about!
Imagine a car, you can only make it go so fast without drastic measures (Nitrous, engine swap, etc.) some are just faster by nature.
I know that everyone's body is different but in my mind I should be able to. What did your buddy's (the one's who played division 1) do for there vertical?? Also where did you play at??
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Originally posted by NVS
go to google and search for polymetrics.
1) jump up steps on one foot. Jump back down on one foot.
2)jump up two steps at a time on one foot, then back down on one foot.
2)jump up three steps at a time on one foot, then back down on one foot.
3)Repeat until you start jumping 5 or 6 steps at a time.
1)keep trying to touch the rim. Keep jumping for about 30 mins. at a time. In about two weeks, you might just tip it.
2) Buy shoes from Kramer
3)Go to google.com and look for polymetric exercises.
go to google and search for polymetrics.
1) jump up steps on one foot. Jump back down on one foot.
2)jump up two steps at a time on one foot, then back down on one foot.
2)jump up three steps at a time on one foot, then back down on one foot.
3)Repeat until you start jumping 5 or 6 steps at a time.
1)keep trying to touch the rim. Keep jumping for about 30 mins. at a time. In about two weeks, you might just tip it.
2) Buy shoes from Kramer
3)Go to google.com and look for polymetric exercises.
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Re: Hops
Originally posted by pnthr30
Before some of you start flaming, I played Division I basketball and against a lot of NBA players, so I do know what I am talking about!
Before some of you start flaming, I played Division I basketball and against a lot of NBA players, so I do know what I am talking about!
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Again, I did not mean to discourage you, or anyone else, I just wanted to make sure that your your expectations were realistic. If you can grab the rim, you can probably dunk now, or will be able to in the future. Dunking is has a lot to do with technique and timing (unless of course you get your elbow up there, then it doesn't matter ) haha I think the best way for you to throw it down is to keep trying........all the time - one of these days you will surprise yourself. Also, try throwing the ball up in the air and catching it and dunking it........I know, it sounds hard, but once you get the timing and the toss down it will be easy for you. By doing this, you don't have to hold onto the ball and as such you will be able to get a little higher (easier to jump without the ball because you can use your arms to help throw yourself in the air), you won't have to worry about losing control of the ball at the rim if you have small hands, you can make the ball bounce right by the rim and you basically just have to "tip/throw" it in and grab the rim, and if done right it looks A LOT harder than it really is..... Style points are good! haha
Do you jump better off of one leg or two? It is a little easier to increase your ups on two feet by lifting/calf raiser/plyo's, etc. If you jump better off of one leg it is likely that it will increase by simply playing ball and continually trying to jump. Also, I don't know how old you are, but just an FYI.......... I jumped the best when I was 18-20 (or at least could do my best dunks), but that might be because that is when I was practicing dunking a lot. After that point, I realized that it just took to much energy for me to dunk....haha
If you have any other questions or want to talk bball pm me.
One last thing, to get the "feel" for throwing it down, practice dunking whatever you can - baseball, mini basketball, volleyball, soccer ball, women's basketball, and eventually men's basketball. Keep trying you will get it.
) haha I think the best way for you to throw it down is to keep trying........all the time - one of these days you will surprise yourself. Also, try throwing the ball up in the air and catching it and dunking it........I know, it sounds hard, but once you get the timing and the toss down it will be easy for you. By doing this, you don't have to hold onto the ball and as such you will be able to get a little higher (easier to jump without the ball because you can use your arms to help throw yourself in the air), you won't have to worry about losing control of the ball at the rim if you have small hands, you can make the ball bounce right by the rim and you basically just have to "tip/throw" it in and grab the rim, and if done right it looks A LOT harder than it really is..... Style points are good! haha Do you jump better off of one leg or two? It is a little easier to increase your ups on two feet by lifting/calf raiser/plyo's, etc. If you jump better off of one leg it is likely that it will increase by simply playing ball and continually trying to jump. Also, I don't know how old you are, but just an FYI.......... I jumped the best when I was 18-20 (or at least could do my best dunks), but that might be because that is when I was practicing dunking a lot. After that point, I realized that it just took to much energy for me to dunk....haha
If you have any other questions or want to talk bball pm me.
One last thing, to get the "feel" for throwing it down, practice dunking whatever you can - baseball, mini basketball, volleyball, soccer ball, women's basketball, and eventually men's basketball. Keep trying you will get it.
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Trivia
Let's see how into college basketball you guys are..........
What team missed a layup at the buzzer and lost by one point to Notre Dame in the first round of the NCAA tournament this year?
(That is where I played)
Also, I noticed that whoever started this thread is from Salt Lake City.......I played against Utah at the Huntsman Center in 97.....the team with Van Horn, Miller, Doliac (all in the NBA). In 98 (the year they went to the final four), they played at our place.....we lost both times haha
What team missed a layup at the buzzer and lost by one point to Notre Dame in the first round of the NCAA tournament this year?
(That is where I played)
Also, I noticed that whoever started this thread is from Salt Lake City.......I played against Utah at the Huntsman Center in 97.....the team with Van Horn, Miller, Doliac (all in the NBA). In 98 (the year they went to the final four), they played at our place.....we lost both times haha