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12th October 2009
The right basketball training program would definitely help in improving your skills in the court. These programs may be composed of different routines, depending on which skills you want to be trained on.
A basketball training program may be those des... Read >
Author: Ricky K Lim30th September 2009
Most elite athletes, regardless of their sport, maximize their performance by training, at least on occasion, with sprints. Sometimes known as “wind sprints,” these activities can help you increase your speed, quickness, and even your vertical jump wh... Read >
Author: GeraldFitz29th September 2009
In my first two articles on how to become an NFL player, I discussed the work you need to do to in the class room, the community, and how to take care of your body to increase your odds of becoming an NFL player. You can see these articles at my blog at h... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th September 2009
Though being an athlete is an ability that is embedded in your physique, becoming a 'noted' athlete who sets records and achievements which are hard to surpass is a real challenge attributed to the extra ounce of input from you. The main reason why an Ol... Read >
Author: David Kendrick23rd September 2009
Do you need to know which exercises to begin with that will improve your vertical jump? There are many to choose from. Here are some basic ones that are an excellent point to begin your training. You need to ensure that you follow them closely. You can pe... Read >
Author: Tom Beagle23rd September 2009
Are you looking for some fundamental exercises to develop your vertical jump? There are several out there. There are a few in particular that can increase your capacity to jump higher. Make certain that you follow the movements properly. Numerous people p... Read >
Author: Tom Beagle23rd September 2009
If constant practice and sheer dedication aren't enough to improve your game, then you might as well consider acquiring some effective basketball training aids.
Shooting
Oversized basketball - is usually 3 inches larger in diameter than your regul... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
Becoming a better basketball player doesn't happen over night. It involves serious work, discipline, dedication, and the love of the game to become the player you want to be. So to help you out on your way to become a better basketball player in the futur... Read >
Author: wbdoyle22nd September 2009
One of the fundamental measures of a great athlete in almost any team sport these days is the height of their vertical jump. In some sports, it’s an obvious necessity - basketball, volleyball, or the high jump. But in many other sports, the vertical jum... Read >
Author: GeraldFitz17th September 2009
You know I can make you jump higher. Ways to help you add more vertical jump is squat. The squat exercises can increase your flexibility and most apply in any sport. These kinds of workout are often used as a way to measure flexibility. The strong con... Read >
Author: Clayton PJ. Marquez31st August 2009
Do you want to fly?
Of course you do.
You don't just want to increase vertical jump. You want to RISE. You want to LEVITATE. You want to kick gravity in the groin and spike that ball right into your opponent's staring, slack-jawed, I-can't-believe... Read >
31st August 2009
Let's not be blunt about it! If you are a basketball player, you know that there are two groups of people: those who can dunk and of course, those who cannot! You may probably think that dunking is just a question of how tall one is, but this is not the c... Read >
Author: alexa griffin31st August 2009
This category of exercise is actually the last part in any jumping workout as this comprises of jumps. Its purpose is to help the person jump higher and leave the ground quickly. First is reactive squats which help you on how to jump higher using a full r... Read >
Author: alexa griffin27th August 2009
It has been documented that for the most part, people that have a good vertical jump are also pretty fast sprinters and the reverse can be true. It has to do with the leg strength and explosive power that has been gained from training. Although there are ... Read >
Author: Tim Archbold25th August 2009
In the quest to jump higher for Basketball you will have to do leg exercises to get stronger. There is no way around it if you want to increase your vertical jump. The best exercise is obviously the squat followed by the dead lift and any other smaller le... Read >
Author: Tim Archbold25th August 2009
Basketball and volleyball requires a huge amount of energy to explode off the ground. It may seem that you will never be able to jump higher for several different reasons. In this article, you will come to know what it takes to raise your vertical jump an... Read >
Author: Buddy Stein24th August 2009
Training for the sport of Volleyball can increase the endurance, explosive power and the vertical jump. Volleyball involves lots of jumping and a strong lower body that has the endurance to last many games with out tiring is desirable. Being able to jump ... Read >
Author: Tim Archbold23rd August 2009
Exercises to Jump Higher – The Key to Dunking
Hello my name is Juan Hawkins, I grew up in the Windy City and ever since the Jordan era I always wanted to float from the free-throw line. Well, since I’m only 5’9” I’m still working on that, but... Read >
Author: 2royal23rd August 2009
The New York Knicks guard Nate Robinson is known as a freak of an athlete. Being only 5’7’’, Robinson won the the NBA slam dunk contest in 2006 against sick dunkers like Josh Smith and Andre Igoudala. His best dunk was arguably the one over 1986 cha... Read >
Author: Steve Wells20th August 2009
Learning how to boost your vertical height will help you develop into a better player and teammate. If you jump higher than your opposition you can win the battle on rebounds and stop shots.
You may be thinking it would be good to jump higher but don'... Read >
Author: francesro15th August 2009
It is very amazing to see basketball stars spring up, soar into the air, and dunk the ball. They really never fail to steal the limelight. For sure, they have been working hard on those stunts. How about us, average people, can we do the same? We play bas... Read >
Author: Kermit Fox15th August 2009
Sports can boost your muscle strength. It is a brilliant idea for performing your routine exercises. Even though many people seek to get engaged in sports, there are several aspects restrict them. Well known sports such as volleyball, basketball, and ... Read >
Author: Ray Dow10th August 2009
Do you sometimes wonder how Michael Jordan did those half-court shots? Or how Kobe Bryant did those dunk shots? Do you sometimes wonder about what they do to get themselves off the ground with enough leg power to reach such remarkable heights? Have you ev... Read >
Author: Emily Fulton10th August 2009
Here's exactly what you need to know if you are either an athlete or a coach who's trying to figure out ways to jump higher whether for basketball some other sport. If you've been trying some new exercises or jumping programs to learn how to jump highe... Read >
Author: Henry Webster09th August 2009
Trying to find a coach to train you on gaining height on your vertical jump is extremely difficult. The cost of hiring a personal trainer can be in the hundreds by the time you have reached any results. There was a release of a training program that can b... Read >
Author: Taboo05th August 2009
I love plyometrics. This type of exercise is great for building power and giving you a good cardiovascular workout. The increased explosive strength will improve athletic attributes such sprinting and vertical jump. You can jump higher in as little as 2 ... Read >
Author: Travis Petelle05th August 2009
When you reach the point when you decide to try to increase your vertical jump, you will need to determine how you stand physically. This is so you will know what you need to be doing when you start your program. There is a correct starting point for your... Read >
Author: Tim Archbold31st July 2009
Plyometrics are one of the most commonly misundertsood and mis-used training techniqes for improving an athletes vertical jump. The act of jumping, particularly with plyometrics, is very taxing on your joints, muscles and central nervous system and as suc... Read >
Author: Jack Woodrup29th July 2009
The Golgi Tendon Organ (GTO) inhibition is one of enduring myths of vertical jump and strength training. To find out the truth about what it is and what it does, here is a little bit of GTO myth busting.What Exactly is the Golgi Tendon Organ?The golgi ten... Read >
Author: Jack Woodrup21st July 2009
The way to Slam Dunk - Increase Vertical Jump The Slam Dunk Just might be one of the greatest feats in playing the game of basketball. Its possibly second to hitting a game winning shot. Everyone wants to know how to slam dunk. The answer's pretty easy,... Read >
Author: Millard Horn17th July 2009
The Jump Manual is an "all in one" vertical jump coaching software that provides you everything you want to realize your maximum vertical jump and speed. The Jump Manual is compatible with all computer platforms, Windows, Mac, Linux.The Jump Manual takes ... Read >
Author: Troy Moss16th July 2009
Having the ability to jump high in volleyball is important for the purpose of blocking shots and executing spectacular spikes. It does not matter if you are short or tall, everyone can benefit from adding a few more inches to their vertical jump. To train... Read >
Author: Tim Archbold16th July 2009
The Jump Manual is another quality jump training system brought to you by a very respected coach. Getting good advice on coaching techniques to help you increase your vertical leap is crucial to reaching your goals. A great place to start to start your tr... Read >
Author: Troy Moss16th July 2009
Firstly, let me tell you exactly what the Jump Manual is all about. This is promoted as a program that guarantees you to extend AT LEAST ten inches to your vertical jump in a space of just twelve weeks. Is this possible? So many folks have sought the tech... Read >
Author: Troy Moss11th July 2009
Are you desiring some exercises to enhance your vertical jump by some inches? Perhaps you are only inches from dunking and just need that additional small lift to be ready to throw it down. Well what I am about to tell you will help you get that extra hei... Read >
Author: Emily Robinson10th July 2009
When you don't have no doubt claimed to yourself, "I need to extend my vertical jump." Whether it be because you are you are offended for not being in a position to block that shot or because you are just desiring to be a better player, accelerating verti... Read >
Author: teri Mexico05th July 2009
Here's exactly what you need to know if you are either an athlete or a coach who's trying to figure out ways to jump higher whether for basketball some other sport. If you've been trying some new exercises or jumping programs to learn how to jump highe... Read >
Author: Rita Zee30th June 2009
Jumping more is the best way to increase vertical height in the jump, however there are many exercises which when combined in an effective athletic program will help you improve more quickly and efficiently. The physical process of leaping is a very compl... Read >
Author: Steven Miller30th June 2009
Most competitive or social athletes would like to have a large vertical jump. It is essential to so many sports. It is possible to jump higher faster than your teammates or opponents. The key to this is a structured training program which promotes a serie... Read >
Author: Steven Miller30th June 2009
Every athlete wants to get a higher vertical jump, especially those playing basketball or volleyball. There are a number of great training programs out there and most will help you to achieve your goals. However there is one common practice that can undo ... Read >
Author: Steven Miller28th June 2009
Many people are using special strategies and exercises to jump higher. Even though there are numerous exercises that you can do to increase your vertical jump, I am going to give you some that have worked for me. Remember that before performing these exer... Read >
Author: Simon Cahl27th June 2009
After a person makes the decision to increase their vertical jump height, they need to evaluate were they are physically so they will be at the correct starting point when they begin training. If they are not strong enough from the beginning they will nev... Read >
Author: Tim Archbold18th June 2009
The purpose of this article is to help one understand what exercises you can do right now in order increase your vertical leap fast. Ever dreamt of slam dunking that basketball as your opponent looks on in disbelief? Or have you ever wished you could just... Read >
Author: T.J. 12th June 2009
There are many things that you do as part of your training program to make sure that you stay in shape and stay the best athlete that you can possibly be. You know all too well that an effective training program is not about exercising, but in your selec... Read >
Author: Alian Brock12th June 2009
When you have realized that you need some help in getting a higher vertical jump, you start doing some heavy research. You check out all the products and manuals that all claim to be the road to success. You may even wind up wasting some money during yo... Read >
Author: Alian Brock12th June 2009
Most athletes are constantly training. They are always working out or getting involved in activities that help promote their exercising efforts. Most athletes, particularly basketball players, struggle at one time or another with some aspect of their pl... Read >
Author: Alian Brock12th June 2009
When you discover that your vertical jumping ability is less than what it used to be, it is time for you to figure out how to increase the ability so that you can jump better. By now you have probably heard and read about all kinds of things that you can... Read >
Author: Alian Brock12th June 2009
Training is a regular thing for athletes. Most athletes spend more time training than they spend doing anything else, besides playing their sport. Unfortunately, there are times when even the best training programs aren't as effective as they once were.... Read >
Author: Alian Brock12th June 2009
Are you trying to gather some information about how to increase my vertical jump You have come to the right place. You are trying to get better because you and your team depend on you being the best athlete that you can be. When eating your Wheaties is... Read >
Author: Alian Brock12th June 2009
Many sports require an ability to jump rather high distances. Sometimes an athlete can discover that their jumping abilities are not what they once used to be. In these situations, it becomes important for an athlete to find ways to learn how to get a h... Read >
Author: Alian Brock11th June 2009
You have trained hard to developed the explosive strength in your legs so that you can jump higher in Basketball. Now you have a higher vertical jump than before you started your program, but are you still reaching your full potential? Many athletes fall ... Read >
Author: Tim Archbold06th June 2009
If you are looking for help with increasing your vertical jump, you are not alone. Many athletes have been in your shoes at one point in their career, and have found successful techniques to help them get a higher vertical distance. The best way to achiev... Read >
Author: Alian Brock06th June 2009
It is the most celebrated shot in the game of basketball. It is the dream of the average player and it is an in-the-face "statement" that a good player makes to the other team. It is the slam dunk. We all know WHAT it is, and we all WISH we could do it. B... Read >
Author: Tom Beagle06th June 2009
It is the most celebrated shot in basketball. It is the dream of the average player and it is an in-your-face "statement" that a good player makes to a defender. It is the slam dunk. We all know WHAT it is, and we all WISH we could do it. But how do you d... Read >
Author: Tom Beagle01st June 2009
Double Your Vertical Leap (The Vertical Project) is a book written by Luke Lowrey. Luke says that he considers himself the “dirty little secret” of many professional and Olympic athletes than have used him as their trainer. He may be the best known ex... Read >
Author: Tom Beagle01st June 2009
Double Your Vertical Leap (The Vertical Project) is a book written by Luke Lowrey. Luke says that he is the “dirty little secret” of many professionals and Olympians than have used his program. He may be the best known expert in the field of improving... Read >
Author: Tom Beagle29th May 2009
One of the worst situations that a volleyball team could be in is to show up at a game without knowing the basic skills they needed to win the game. Hitting the ball, being in the proper position, physical conditioning, and a player's ability to jump can... Read >
Author: Tom Beagle25th May 2009
The Jump Manual takes a scientific approach to "vertical explosion" training. Recent studies have shown that effectively training every aspect of the vertical jump is the only way to get the maximum results.
According to the author there are nine sepa... Read >
Author: Tom Beagle25th May 2009
The Jump Manual takes a scientific approach to "vertical explosion" instruction. Recent studies have shown that effectively training each aspect of the vertical jump is the only way to get the maximum results.
According to the author there are nine di... Read >
Author: Tom Beagle12th May 2009
ANYBODY can improve their vertical jump and learn how to jump higher!
The key to jumping higher is learning how your body type affects this. Age, gender, race e.t.c., do not play as important a role. You need to assess your body's individual reaction t... Read >
Author: Tom Beagle06th May 2009
ANYBODY can improve their vertical jump and learn how to jump higher!
The key is learning how your body type affects this. Age, gender, race e.t.c., are not as important as most people think. You need to do an assessment of your body's individual react... Read >
Author: Tom Beagle17th April 2009
Discerning and trying these classic and tested workouts along with the proven techniques will facilitate you to build your vertical leap measurably. These workouts are proven to generally extend physical fitness and extend jumping ability and height... Read >
Author: Greg Baxter27th March 2009
Have you managed to ‘jump’ out of your skin yet? If you are an athlete on the lookout for ways to increase your profile sports-wise, you may need to read the following. Basically, if you are into track events, basketball or into any of the other sport... Read >
Author: reuben wallis27th March 2009
If you are wondering as to why your latest workout is not panning out along the expected lines, chances are you are into the wrong workout program. You may have your own reason for joining the workout program in the first place, but it is your responsibil... Read >
Author: reuben wallis25th March 2009
As you’ve probably gathered by now, there are hundreds if not thousands of programs to increase your vertical jump or various methods that show you how to jump higher, well I want to show you just a few methods you can do without the need of a program.
... Read >
Author: Peter White25th March 2009
You may have been looking all over the internet to find the best vertical jump exercises to increase your jump. Well to be honest there is so much out there right now and you have such a huge selection – so the question still remains what are the best j... Read >
Author: Peter White04th March 2009
I want to state that getting those "six-pack abs" involves a lot more activity than just doing crunches. Doing sit-ups and crunches train the muscles of the abdomen, but they don't speed up your metabolism to burn excess body-fat away from your body so th... Read >
Author: Brandon Richey02nd March 2009
This is the most common question asked by aspiring basketball players. And the most common and perhaps the most flawed answer given is “Yes”. And I say RUBBISH to that.
Let’s go through this logically. If you are 6 foot tall, then to reach up ... Read >
Author: Peter White28th February 2009
Have you ever wanted to jump just that little bit higher but all the different methods you’ve tried just haven’t worked? Are you a basketball player that needs to take that extra step for your vertical jump to reach your goals? Well from basketball to... Read >
Author: Peter White28th February 2009
Have you ever wondered whether you can jump higher than what you can do now? I bet if you are a pro basketball player or a professional athlete, you missed one massive opportunity in your life simply because your vertical jump wasn't high enough! Am I rig... Read >
Author: Peter White24th February 2009
Hi my name Peter Johnson and I play basketball for my college in Pennsylvania, USA. I was trying to get a scholarship into the best University to become a pro player. To do this I needed to get the physical edge.
Basically, I trained every single day t... Read >
Author: Peter White14th October 2008
Chris Watt has recently committed to the Fighting Irish for the 2009 football season. He is still attending high school at Glenbard West and is a four star offensive guard. At 6 foot, three inches and weighing 280 pounds he admits that it is still necessa... Read >
Author: Ling Tong17th July 2008
If you ask most people in the gym why they are there you will find that their responses typically get lumped into 2 categories. The first is that they simple don’t have a real reason for being there. They just like to workout or enjoy checking-out the... Read >
Author: Tony Schwartz10th July 2008
If constant practice and sheer dedication aren't enough to improve your game, then you might as well consider acquiring some effective basketball training aids.
Shooting
Oversized basketball - is usually 3 inches larger in diameter than your regul... Read >
Author: Jason Richards01st July 2008
Becoming a better basketball player doesn't happen over night. It involves serious work, discipline, dedication, and the love of the game to become the player you want to be. So to help you out on your way to become a better basketball player in the futur... Read >
Author: Jason Richards08th April 2008
Michael Jordan was once hailed by Celtics star Larry Bird as "God disguised as Michael Jordan." He is a world legend who has been proclaimed the best basketball player of all time by the NBA.
Why is Michael Jordan different? That is simple: the vertica... Read >
Author: Carley07th April 2008
What do you think about Monta Ellis’ Dunk over Leandro Barbosa? Right, the guy got hops.
But did you know that the 22-year old Golden State Warrior was the worst athlete in the 2005 NBA Draft?!
The 6’3’’-shooting guard finished 70th in the pr... Read >
Author: Steve Wells04th April 2008
Have you seen Rudy Gay’s dunk over Louis Scola and Dikembe Mutombo? This dunk wasn’t human! Now what about his facial on Yi Jianlian during the summer league?
Ok, we all know the 21-year old Memphis Grizzly can jump.
But what was his best dun... Read >
Author: Steve Wells30th March 2008
Did you see Ben Wallace’s monster block on Randy Foye? How about his huge block on Shaq in the 2005 NBA Playoffs?
If there is one thing Big Ben is good at besides rebounding, its shot blocking.
“I wanted to pass like Magic, jump like Mike, sho... Read >
Author: Steve Wells28th March 2008
There is a term in exercise science called the SAID principle. It stands for Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demands. This means that the body will eventually adapt to the exercise demands that you place upon it. As this occurs, the body becomes more effic... Read >
Author: Jolene Wilkinson28th August 2007
Do you remember Spud Webb winning the NBA Slam Dunk Contest in 1986? Standing at only 5’6”(!), Spud beat the defending champion Dominique Wilkins with a variety of nasty dunks – a one-handed 360, a two-handed double pump and a 180 reverse double-pum... Read >
Author: Steve Wells09th August 2007
Did you know NBA superstar Kevin Garnett had more dunks (60) last year than highflyers like Kobe Bryant (59) and Desmond Mason (56)? Of course, the 31-year old power forward is 6’11’’, but he also has a 36-inch vertical.
So, dunking a basketball ... Read >
Author: Steve Wells31st July 2007
Have you seen Tracy McGrady’s dunk over the 7’6’’ Center Shawn Bradley?
Ok, some time has passed since then, but T-Mac still got hoops. Actually, the 28-year old Houston Rocket still has a 35.5-inch vertical!
After and during his rehabil... Read >
Author: Steve Wells24th July 2007
Of course, Deron Williams’ physique looks more round than swift. But if you’ve ever seen a Jazz fast break, you know the 23-year old point guard is anything but slow.
Though a definite below-the-rim player, Deron packs a diverse offensive game tha... Read >
Author: Steve Wells23rd July 2007
Did you see Amare Stoudemire’s Dunk over the 7’1” Michael Olowokandi? How about the one over the 2005 Slam Dunk Champion Josh Smith? STAT also had some sick ones on Emeka Okafor and Yao Ming.
Actually, before his knee surgery on October 18, 2005,... Read >
Author: Steve Wells20th July 2007
Did you see Dwyane Wade’s dunk over Bruce Bowen, over Jamal Crawford or Kevin Garnett? Right, Flash got mad hops! In fact, D-Wade may be one of the best on-dunkers in the league! And in case you didn’t know, the guy is only 6-4 but has a 38-inch verti... Read >
Author: Steve Wells12th July 2007
Did you see Kevin Durant’s first NBA (summer league 2007) game? It was a 66 – 77 loss for the Seattle Supersonics (against the Dallas Mavericks), in which the 2007 # 2 Draft Pick scored 18 points in 29 minutes, but only shot 5 of 17 from the field.
... Read >
Author: Steve Wells05th July 2007
A couple of summers ago Kobe Bryant changed his workout program in order to get stronger – just like Michael Jordan back in the days. Kobe gained between 6 and 7 pounds of muscles (he is now at 220 lbs.), became a bit slower but still managed to maintai... Read >
Author: Steve Wells30th May 2007
So, you have seen Vince Carter dunk over the 7’2 French center Frederic Weis? Right. You have seen Air Canada dunk on Alonzo Mourning. And you heard about Vinsanity touching the top of the backboard? Right, the guy has mad hoops - he just jumps out the ... Read >
Author: Steve Wells20th January 2007
Let's be blunt about it: if you play basketball, there's two leagues of people - those who can dunk, and those who cannot. Although you might think it's just a question of height, this is not at all the case. Of course, being tall helps, but even average ... Read >
Author: Sergey Alekseyev16th January 2007
Vibrational platforms or plates are being sold as a way to make you stronger, faster, and with little effort. They are intended to be used as a complement to a well rounded exercise routine which includes stretching and lifting weights.
Vibrat... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer15th November 2006
Wanna be the owner of a mega leaping course that will give you the professional dirt on training and recovery for doubling your jump? Wanna have the ultimate ~all-in-one~ solution that will power your jump like never before? WELL! The Vertical Project com... Read >
Author: George Murphy
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