Want to dunk the ball or at least touch the rim? Can you barely jump ten centimetres off the ground? With vertical jump training, you can leap up to 40 centimetres of the ground and even higher. Here are a few tips on how to jump higher. Understand Plyometrics You may have heard the... Read More

Plyometrics are a type of training workout that help athletes to deliver explosive power in sports such as basketball, boxing, martial arts, sprinting and football. What exactly is plyometrics, how does it work and what kind of workouts can you do to use it effectively? What Is Plyometrics? Plyometrics... Read More

What is a good jump rope workout for basketball? What are the benefits of using a jump rope compared to, say, a regular gym? Why Use A Jump Rope For Basketball? A jump rope has many advantages over other workout routines. To start with, it is a highly versatile, cheap and portable... Read More

There are basically two types of shoe that can be used to help you jump higher. The first I like to call “cheating shoes”. The second are “training shoes”. Below you can see how each of these work. Cheating Shoes These used to be big sellers but less so in... Read More

Many sports require more than one skill. Some require you to run fast and to jump higher. Fortunately for us, there is a lot of crossover between the two so this makes training a little more worthwhile. Let’s find out exactly how to run faster and jump higher. How To Run Faster To... Read More

How can you increase your jumping height? Whether you play basketball or volleyball or another sport, being able to jump higher than your competitors is a huge advantage to hold. In this article, I’ll tell you the steps you need to take to increase your jumping height. It Doesn’t... Read More

Dunking is possible even if you are short by basketball standards. One of the most famous NBA stars, Mugsy Bogues, was only 5′3″ and the NBA’s shortest ever player and even he used to dunk while in high school. The record for the highest vertical leap is generally... Read More

Who has the highest vertical jump in the NBA? How achievable in this leap for someone else to achieve? What does it take to get this kind of vertical leap? Highest Vertical Jump In The NBA There is some disagreement over who holds the overall vertical jump record as an NBA player. Many... Read More

Which exercises work best to jump higher? Here are several good workouts and an explanation of how and why they work so well to increase vertical leap distance. Lateral Hurdle Jumps For this exercise, you need to place a small obstacle (even a single cone will do) on the floor and... Read More

1. Head Straightening Do this by holding the neck and head at an erect position, naturally, together with the mind while concentrating on top. Brush away the feeling of being tensed or else the needed vital energy and blood will not circulate properly. 2. Back and Chest Position To... Read More