how can i improve my verticle leap?
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from one basketball player to another. I learned how to jump playing volleyball. stand against the wall and jump as far as you can, have someone mark it and then try to touch it again and again. as time goes on move up the mark and try to touch it. you have to do this about 30 times I'd say about three times a day. You can put ankle weights on too, just wear shoes.
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First make sure that you can go back into a back bend before you actually kick over. If you can do that, then do a backbend kickover, the same thing as a back walkover but you stop in your back bend before you kick over. It's okay if you don't make it the first few times. You're not going to be perfect at it the first time. Gradually make yourself kick over faster. Make sure you keep your legs straight though or it will look ugly. lol. Good luck!
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This is the least exciting of all the principles that I could possibly name. However, if you do not have proper range of motion in your hips, shoulders, and low back you are not going to reach your potential. Since the dominant amount of force production in a vertical leap is accomplished in the hips, you will see that optimal range of motion is very necessary. If your hips are tight you will not be able to translate force through the hip musculature properly and you are setting yourself up for injuries, primarily in the low back and sacroiliac joint.\n\nSimply stretching though in the traditional sense will not be the solution to your problems. In flexibility training there are two main types, static and dynamic. Static is the what most traditionally think when flexibility is mentioned. Holding a particular stretch for 20-60 seconds. Dynamic flexibility involves certain types of movement that will help increase the range of motion in certain joints. My preferred examples might be stepping over hurdles for the hips. The importance of the distinction relates to how you structure your program. There is a very poor correlation between these two types of flexibility. Meaning if you are bad in static stretching you can still be very good in dynamic. It is important to use both. Usually we will use dynamic methods prior to a workout, as it will provide proper range of motion and assist in increased force production. Static flexibility has been shown to reduce force production so usually it is saved for after the workout as a recovery method and additional flexibility training.\n\nSport Stretch by Michael J. Alter provides some great ideas for static stretches. Many of my dynamic stretches use basic tumbling, hurdles, and full range of motion lifts. By using all these methods the athlete can increase many aspects of their performance including their vertical jump.
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jump really high and just lean back... its that easy... now if you want to do it and land on your feet, you should probably get a trainer instead of asking a bunch of nobodys on yahoo answers
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I had lessons for a year and a half during which time i had the most amazing falls ... so here are my tips\n\n1) If you think you will fall you will - that wierd flapping position will send you head over and will not help you keep your balance\n\n2) Relax and try the following. \n\n3) To move forward you need to zig zag or sway side to side. Push with right foot with left foot say pointing at 10 o'clock, glide on the left foot. Alternate your pushing foot - do the same with pushing with the left foot with the right foot pointing to 2 o'clock and repeat\n\n4) To move backwards, simply push in front of you with your toes in the same manner with a slight twist in your hips. \n\n5) To stop, point your toes to the same spot 2 feet ahead of you and glide to a halt. Bend your knees or you will flip. \n\n6) If feeling more adventurous, perform 3) but with a running pace. To stop you will need to point both feet to the side and cover some poor sole in snow. \n\nWhatever you do enjoy!
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Drive more often. Work on your jumper... Drive more often.
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Get your sneakers or most comfortable and flexible shoes, and find a step with something you can hang on to, you will need help with your balance: holding on to the rail, back of a chair, or whatever, place the ball of your feet ( from the center to the toes) on the step. Lower your heels slowly and then up on yor tiptoes counting to 3. lower slowly and repeat 8 times. do 3 series of these. Then you can try doing the same with your feet turned out (for the inner calves) and feet turned in (outer calves ). When you get stronger, try doing this exercise on only one foot at a time. Do these exercises on alternate days, to let your muscles rest and develope. You'll see results in two weeks. \nThe other alternative is surgery, which I would not recomend. These exercises work wonders. Walking and riding a bike also work well, these however isolate the muscles you are trying to develope.
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If you're really a pro, your team should have a staff of physicians and trainers to help you, so why are you asking a bunch of cyber strangers?\n\nMy son's trainer has them do jumps where they propel themselves forward, as well as the typical vertical leaping.  You might also want to do some lunges (forward, side and rear) favoring the left, if that's weaker than the right.
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Back in the day, i bought this program on how to reach a vertical leap of 12-48 inches higher..guaranteed. Here's what the first week looked like in the program.\n\nJump as fast as you can..basically bouncing on ur toes for 1 minute straight.\n\nJump as hard as you can..and as high as you can 20 times.\n\nDo lunges 30 reps\n\nThen on the 8th week, it looked like this..bounce on ur toes for 10 minutes straight as fast as you can\n\nJump as hard as you can 200times! 40 reps in sets of 5.\n\n300 Lunges..10 sets of 30.\n\nI made it up to the 8th week! But the program was 12weeks.\n\nI did add a foot and a half to my vertical leap. Before I could grab the middle of the net..now i can dunk! n im only 5'10.\n\nDo lots of Jumping excercises..power excercises..such as powerful jumping like i explained. n increase every week or two. ur muscles get used to that, and it teaches ur muscles what muscles to use for when you want to jump high.\n\nIt worked for me, just do lots of Jumping excercises. The power will come from your thighs/hamstring/butt/and calves.
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A great way to increase jumping ability is to lift. Squats and calf raises are the best for jumping. Start out slow and work for power. Once you get that down, work on speed. Do the same lifts, only faster. This helps your leg muscles to work more quickly. You don't want to work on jumping as much because it weakens your legs. Do more with weights to work out your legs and become more powerful. A great magazine to check out is called Stack. It can answer many of your athletic questions.
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Strengthening your legs and their fast-twitch muscle fibers can add inches to your vertical jump. This can help your basketball, volleyball or football game tremendously. \n\nThe Program  \n  \n  Steps:  \n1.   Begin every workout by warming up your muscles and then doing extensive leg stretches. Because you'll be building muscle fibers that are used for explosive activities such as jumping, stretching is of the utmost importance.  \n  \n2.   Jump rope for its excellent cardiovascular conditioning. This step should never be skipped, as it will be an important contributor to your results.  \n  \n3.   Sprint. This builds muscle, which will add to your jumping ability.  \n  \n4.   Run stairs on your toes. Start by running up a flight, one step at a time. Walk down and run back up, taking two steps at a time. Repeat as many times as you can manage.  \n  \n5.   Do sets of elevated jumps (see the next section).  \n  \n6.   Do sets of explosive jumps (see the third section).  \n  \n7.   Do sets of double jumps (see the third section).  \n  \n8.   Rest your legs at least two days a week. Results will come from sustaining the exercise program, not performing it aggressively for a few weeks and then slacking off.  \n  \n  \nElevated Jumps  \n  \n  Steps:  \n1.   Begin by placing a step bench or platform on the ground (many health clubs have a platform for just this purpose).  \n  \n2.   Stand on the platform, then jump backward onto the ground, concentrating on landing softly.  \n  \n3.   Jump back onto the platform immediately, with a bouncing motion.  \n  \n4.   Complete three sets of 10 repetitions. Be very careful when performing this exercise, as there is a potential for injury.  \n  \n  \nExplosive Leg Jumps and Double Jumps  \n  \n  Steps:  \n1.   Position yourself for an explosive leg jump by facing a secure platform and placing your right foot on it.  \n  \n2.   Jump as high as you can, concentrating on exploding off the right leg. Scissor your legs once in the air, then land with your left foot on the platform and your right foot on the floor. Gather yourself and explode upward again, this time off the left foot.  \n  \n3.   Do three sets of 10 repetitions, resting for about 30 seconds to 1 minute between sets.  \n  \n4.   Execute a double jump by jumping as high as possible with both feet from a stationary position.  \n  \n5.   Jump again immediately upon landing, using less effort.  \n  \n6.   Repeat until you've accomplished three sets of 10 jumps each.  \n  \n  \n Overall Warnings:  \n Some of these exercises, particularly stair runs and explosive leg jumps, can cause injury if not performed properly. Your knees, in particular, are especially susceptible.  \n  \n Make sure you thoroughly understand all instructions before attempting the exercises.
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If you have an 8 foot vertical jump (highly unlikely) then you needn't worry about improvement. It thats an error then you could try walking around on the balls of your feet all day and also calf lifts.
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There are two basic ways:\n1) Take a bit of a run-up and jump into the air about a meter infront of the end of the board.  Time the speed and distance so you land near the end of the board (as close as possible without danger of slipping off - you will crack your back and head on the edge of the board).  As you are in the air raise your legs a bit and as you come down straighten your legs onto the board.  With your weight pushing the board down and the thrust of you legs it will give you extra spring.  This will project you up into the air quite high and because of the run-up, forward.  Sort of go up and then bend in the air down into the dive.  This is a good way to start.   Oh yes, as you feel the board is about to spring you up push with your legs, down.  This will give you more spring and lift.\nYou will get the feel of it after a few jumps.\n\n2) Stand on the dge of the board and jump up, raise your legs and as you come down straighten them into the spring of the board. (like above). Do this mabe three times and you will get good height (like in a trampoline).  Then dive.  With this you don't have the forward motion so becareful you will land near the fron of the board, on the last spring, spring forward.  Do the same bend in the air and dive in.\n\nIf you have a trampoline to practice the leg movement on - great.  If not keep practicing till you get it (usually 5 or so jumps).  The first few might be bit odd.  From there you can start doing summersaults and stuff using the run-up as forward momentum.  Only do this when you are comfortable though.  And be prepared for a couple of very ouch landings.  Good fun!  Its all about co-ords and timing.  After a few jumps it is second nature and you won't even think about it.\n\nGood luck and happy landings!
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I'm having hard time landing my heelfips, i'm regular footed. any suggestions. and oh yeah thanks for the 2 points. just leave response on "add details"
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Hello,\n\nI'm not sure if it can help you. But I can find some vertical jump increasing system for you.\n\nThere is one package named "Double Your Vertical Leap".\n\nhttp://tinyurl.com/y8cl68\n\nIt's not cheap. But in the website they even listed a  successful story who increased his vertical jump from 26 inches to 48 inches.\n\nI'm not good at jumping, but I hope it can help you.\n\nHope you can increase your vertical jump.
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Practice\n\nPut some wieghts on your legs when you jump.
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If you have to ask, start with knee pads.\n\n# 1) Push at a comfortable speed, remember the faster you go the better the pop.\n# 2) Place your front foot near the middle of your board, about two inches under your bolts. Put your back foot on the tail.\n# 3) Squat, so you can spring yourself up.\n# 4) Kick your back foot down so you can pop as you jump up, your front foot should rub upward on your griptape.\n# 5) Make sure you tuck your knees to your chest, picking up your back foot as well to level the board at a good height. REMEMBER you are jumping forward.\n# 6) Then come down comfortably, both feet on the board. It will look better if both your feet are over the bolts as well as lessen the stress of impact\n# 7) Finally bend your legs as you touch down to give it that smooth style and roll away stocked.