How can I increase my vertical Leap?
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Strap some extra weight on your body while practicing. Increase gradually. It can get extrememly rough because it's not what your body is used to. Besure to vary the weights irregularly (an extra five pounds tomorrow, then five pounds less the next day, etc) so your body does NOT adapt. That will prepare it for added growth in other areas.\n\nMotivation comes from adding new challenges, with increasing difficulty. And, most importantly, looking back and enjoying your accomplishments.
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In addition to what James said, I'd incorporate jump training.  Find (or build) something sturdy about 30" high.  Squat down, then jump on it.  Do 3 sets of 10-12 reps.  When it gets easy, increase the height.  \n\nThere is a corrolation between vertical leap and quickness.  High concentration of fast twith muscles and lower weight will result in quicker running and quicker moves, both forward/backward and laterally.
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try and extend your hand and jump as high as u possibly can while still getting ur original stroke.
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wall jumps , jump more jumprope, anything that has to do with jumping
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Tip: Standing Jump and Reach\nThe standing jump and reach:1-Start with feet shoulder width apart, body straight up and down.2-Squat slightly, explode upward, reaching toward a target or object.3-Take no steps before jumping again.4-Repeat for 1:00, rest 1:15, go again. Do 3 sets.\n \nTip: 90-Second Step Jump\n1-Stand at the side of the step, feet shoulder width apart. 2-Jump onto the step, quickly jump off step on other side.3-Repeat the process in the opposite direction.4-Begin at 30 seconds, and work your way up to 60 and finally 90 as you feel more comfortable. 5-Rest 15 seconds longer than you jumped, doing sets of 3.\nTip: Two-Foot Ankle Hops\nHere´s how to do the two-foot ankle hop:1-Stand with your feet shoulder width apart, your body straight up and down.2-Using only your ankles, hop continuously in place.3-Extend your ankles to the maximum range with each jump.4-Continue for one minute, rest 1:15, then go again. Do 3 sets.\nTip: Bleacher Sprints\nA good way to improve quickness and jumping ability is to utilize bleachers for running. This can be done on a small set or a large set. Beginners - may want to start on a small set and run up and done 3 times. Intermediate - needs to try to complete a large set of about 15-20 bleachers 3 times. Experienced - players need to complete a large set of bleachers of about 20+ bleachers, skipping every other step. Every level should take 30 second break and complete at least 3 sets.\nStart with a warm up, including a light jog, stretching, big arm swings and side-to-side movements for 10-15 minutes, and then move on to the plyometric routine.
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jump higher than what?
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Plyometrics is the answer.  The best way to jump higher is keep on jumping, but in a way that will work you out.  Here is a great site with animations:\n\nhttp://www.sport-fitness-advisor.com/plyometric-training.html
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use rockets or inclines...\n\nwhen indoors run to the largest windows, open and jump.\n\nalso when on steep embankments, run down them as fast as you can without snapping your legs off.\n\nwhen using the catapult bar strap on rockets will gain you the height you need.
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get on your fours and raise your leg up as high as you can, keeping your foot flat. do each side about 15-20 times a day until you can increase your time.
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try working on your abs, this will allow you to get your legs up higher...maybe try jumping on a trampoline also. it doesnt have to be big, i have a small one and my jumps have improved a lot! also work on arm strength for the back handspring..just work hard at it! and once you get it you'll have it. just practice. trust me! :) k well i hope it helps.
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Make sure to push your front foot off the board all the way; simialar to a bronco, but between the nose and the side of the board. this will also get your kflips higher
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I am a high school sophomore on varsity basketball who can dunk. There are several great programs you can use such as Air Alert and Sole Jumps. However, if you do not want to spend the money, use the plan i have come up with. Being white - lets face it less white guys can dunk - I was frustrated doing jumping exercises that got me no where. SI'mply jumping up and down had limited results. However, I got on a program of doing squats and dead lifts (two weight lifts im sure your high school has) and it improved by vertical by 12 inches. Best of Luck and keep ballin!
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Get some jump soles man, that increased my vertical drastically, not only that it made my first step off the dribble a lot quicker too.   Give that a try, they come with a great workout sheet thatll get you jumping higher in no time.  Good luck man
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I was in your shoes 3 years ago. I needed to develop my vert. What helped me? Your local athletic store...or on eastbay.com sells this show that makes you walk on your tippy toes and play ball on your tippy toes. This may seem stupid but it helped me soo much! By standing on your toes for long periods of time, it builds the muslce necessary to increase your verticle leap. On days you dont use the shoes, do repetitive jumping. That will help you build your quads. Your quads is 1/4 of the contributor to your leap. But those shoes are sooo crucial. Best of luck! I think this should help you!
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squats, lunges, calf raises etc.\n\nthey also have shoes that you can purchase that will increase your jump from I believe 6-12 inches....they have a large pad on the front/bottom of the shoes which forces you to use your calves and quads...
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run up and down stairs on your tip toes to exercise your calfs to be able to jump higher
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bend your knees and as you swing, push with your legs against the ground and jump. for any photo examples, just look at all of the pros when they hit the ball: most of the time they are in the air by about half a foot on normal strokes. you can also string your racket LOOSER, not tighter. that will give you much more power under the "trampoline effect." you can get certain rackets that have larger sweet spots and bigger heads that will give you a lot of power. all it really takes is good technique and being able to hit the ball perfectly everytime. bend down and spring up with your legs when you hit the ball and it will give you so much more power.