how high do i need to jump?
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high enough to kick jeremy in the jaw.
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First and foremost, don't believe Mike M., I think he's on something.\nNow, back to your question, 35" is actually good. The problem is your height. Your vertical leap is higher than about 60% of the NBA but they are 12" taller than you. Just think about it, you can grab the rim, so that means if someone 6'8" has exactly the same vertical leap as you, they would be a foot over the rim. \nOn to question #2, no buying a jump rope will not help you jump higher. It will help you mostly with endurance and stamina, but not very much in jumping. If you wish to jump higher I would suggest steps or boxes. Up and down. Do not let the the heels of your feet touch the ground. When you jump up, land on the balls of your feet and drop back down. As soon as you hit the ground, explode back up. Make sure you use your arms. When I say explode, I mean explode, overexagerrate. Hard and with power. If you start felling it and you need to rest, you rest up on the box and not on the ground. Each time you hit the ground you jump back up, if you don't think you can do that, then don't even jump down. Do it for 30 seconds no stop, starting with about 3 sets, 3 times a week. If you lift weights, do toe raises. You can stand with the weights on you shoulders or sit with the weights on your knees, either method will work.\n...Lastly, the highest vertical leap in the NBA is Nate Robinson at 46".
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Yep good answers.  I also jumped rope to increase my vertical when I trained for the high jump.  Worked really well.
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IM a short person too but in middle school i was in high jump and won first place nearly all the time. My trick is hanging on to weights and jumping up and down until you feel it burn. keep doing that for a while and every day. Or another thing that works is putting  a backpack on with weight in it and walking around with it all day.
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Practice\n\nPut some wieghts on your legs when you jump.
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Probably from 6 to 10 feet., if the drop is feet first, and you don't get the air or wind knocked out of you when you hit. I was about that size on my first hi dive jump. Although they usually measure it in meters. Chances are, when you look at it from that height, you may decide otherwise unless provoked by someone in a dare! the distance after about 30' doesn't change as the speed rate of fall will be the same.
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Ski as high as you can.\nDo as many flips, twists, gainers, tucks, and summersaults while hanging in the sky.\nAnd.\nTry not land on your face.
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How high of a net are you talking about?
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i personally would say about 1 inch above the ground, but whatever works for you best
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you need alot of starting veleocity to gain altitude and distance.  you need the proper trajectory (probably 45 degs) and strong legs.
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Play as much basketball as possible. I mean alot of basketball. To get to the NBA, you have to have three thrings...Natural ability, strong work ethic, and lots of luck. And being over 6 feet doesn't hurt at all.
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explosion exercises will help your vertical leap. I have heard of an exercise called boxes, the object is to find a stable elevated platform to jump up on such as the first row of bleacher seats from the floor. Be careful while doing this exercise because it is dangerous. Another option which is safer is to practice with ankle weights so your body gets used to the extra weight and then remove the weights for a game and see what happens. \nThe best way to gain hieght is to work witha trainer who can design a program to fit your body size and needs.
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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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You must learn how to jump high and shoot straight
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Depending on how old you are depends any future growth.  However, you can increase how high you jump by simple practice drills.\n1.  In a larger size trampoline establish daily routines to stretch your legs, calf's, thighs and the overall action of jumping straight up.  Say an hour everyday, but force your legs to jump higher every time on the trampoline during this hour.\n2.  On the side of a wall, shed or garage with a pencil, marker or something that can write on it, establish a goal on how high you are going to jump and give yourself a time limit to accomplish the jumping goal.  With the pencil/marker on hand (try to touch the target as you jump) keep jumping to meet or exceed the goal, (you will notice the marks of your jumps) always place the goal higher than you've already accomplished but reasonably within striking jumping distance.\n3.  Run and exercise your legs on a tread mill to be stronger, this will help in the thrust motion towards a basket and help in impulsing your body weight towards the basket.  The stronger your legs the stronger the drive towards the basket with jumping capability in place any 6' footer can dunk\n4.  Remember Spudd Webb and have a role model on your quest.  Webb was 5' 6"?. \n5.  If you are still in school besides the basketball team join the track team,  high jump, hurdles and track would help any inspiring dunk basketball player.\n\nGood Luck and God Bless!!!!
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When I was in 10th grade, one of the my classmates went cliff jumping and only jumped from about 45 ft. The way he landed in the water broke his spine and he died instantly.  \n\nThe higher you jump from, the more risk there is, as you hit the water at a higher force the further you fall. That being said, if you know how to jump, and are confident at it, then you can minimize your risk of injuring yourself.
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try tying some light weights to your ankles & wear them when you exercise. you'll be jumping higher in no time flat!