How To Dunk

 

Before We Start

Before an average player should start thinking about dunking, he needs to take an inventory and be realistic. A player's height and his athletic abilities are the two chief factors in determining if he will ever be able to dunk a basketball. We're not saying that it's not possible, but there are not many 5-6 players that will ever be able to jump high enough to dunk. In fact, an average sized person will have to have above-average jumping ability in order to be able to dunk. Be sensible with yourself. At the same time, don't limit how high you can jump before you even get started. Many people have made spectacular increases in their vertical jump. It will take hard work, but you can reap the rewards.

Things that should be evaluated before you start:

1.) Is height a drawback? This won't change. You CAN learn to jump higher, but you still might never be able to dunk. But, that is okay! Develop other areas of your game.

2.) Are you overweight? By carrying more weight than you should, you are limiting your jumping ability.

3.) How athletic are you in general? Some people just have the "gift" of being able to jump. It can be developed as well, but where you are beginning. Get a measurement of your vertical jump before you begin. So you know how you are advancing.

4.) Are you in good physical shape? Jumping uses muscles from the entire body. Having just physically powerful legs alone is not enough.

Let's Get Started

Start by making sure you are in the best overall shape you can be. This includes every area of your body as well as your legs. To ensure you can reach your ultimate jumping potential, you need to be in good overall shape. You use every part of your body while performing a jump, so it stands to reason that your entire body should be in shape. While this part of the process isn't glamorous, it needs to be done. A solid foundation is necessary for the best results. Begin here and you will be rewarded for your efforts.

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