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How To To Dunk A Basketball
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Before We Get Started
Before an average player can even think about dunking, he should assess where he is at and be realistic. A player's height and his athletic abilities are the two main factors in determining if he will ever be able to dunk a basketball. Not to say that it is not possible, but there are few 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 rational in your goals. At the same time, don't limit yourself before you even get started. Many people have made amazing increases in their vertical jump. It will take hard work, but it will be worth it.
Things you should evaluate before starting:
1.) Is your height a difficulty? This won't change. You CAN learn to jump higher, but you still might never be able to dunk a ball. But, that is alright! You should 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? Some players have the gift of being able to jump. It can be developed as well, but where you are starting from. Measure your vertical leap before you get started. This will show how you are progressing.
4.) What kind of shape are you in? 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 shape overall. You use your entire body while performing a jump, so it only makes sense that your entire body needs to be in shape. While this is not the most glamorous part of the process, it needs to be done. A strong groundwork is necessary for the best results. Begin with this and you will be rewarded for your efforts.
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