I want to dunk!!! :rant

[SnoDog]

Hey guys, I've been getting back into basketball after a long (really long) hiatus.

I played b-ball back when I was a little kid, in my city league. But afterwards, I didn't really ever play - I played a bit in high school just for fun, but never joined the team or anything.

I'm 24 now, in college, and I've been playing steady b-ball. Probably about two days a week I play for about 2-3 hours.

Now, I'm 5'10, and I tried to see how high I could jump, and the highest I can reach is just the bottom tip of the backboard!! :cry:

I want to know, is it realistically possible for a guy my size to be able to ever dunk a basketball on a standard 10 ft rim?? I'm thinking about starting some of those vertical leg workouts.

Please tell me what I have to do guys, I really want to dunk. :rant :D

[Kumo]

Vertical Jump Bible... you can atleast try.. yeah?

You can find the VJB for free... if not let me know and I will dig and get it for you. Have it somewhere...

[The_Night_Elf]

I've seen jump systems help 5'8 guys be able to dunk. I'm about 5'7 did them for about 2 months and I got to touch (barely though :D ) the rim...

[ABPrints]

The highest I was jumping was when I was 24 or 25. Playing three mornings a week plus a little more. No training otherwise. I quit playing for about 3 years and resumed at 29. I had a goal to dunk before I turned 30, trained hard this time and was able to get a few down. At 6'1", I have a couple inches on you, I would say you should come pretty close, just set small goals every month.

[Ives]

Search for "Flying 101" on youtube. Some dunkers on the video is 5'10" - 5'11".

Crazy stuff.

[SnoDog]

Vertical Jump Bible... you can atleast try.. yeah?

You can find the VJB for free... if not let me know and I will dig and get it for you. Have it somewhere...


Thanks guys, all of your words are very encouraging!:D

I wish to be able to dunk after a lot of effort!! :D

And Kumo, I would LOVE it if you could dig it up and get it for me! :D :banana: :D

Thanks a lot guys, I'm gonna start on these workouts right away.


SnoDog

[mika]

http://insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?t=105755


http://www.megaupload.com/?d=N95MDCU0


in the user name and password fields, just put anything.

try that system, let us know your results if you do.

[phoenix18]

Shoot I'm 5'8" and can touch the rim and i have a long way to go conditioning wise. So where can you find this vertical jump bible because that would help me also.

[mika]

Shoot I'm 5'8" and can touch the rim and i have a long way to go conditioning wise. So where can you find this vertical jump bible because that would help me also.http://www.megaupload.com/?d=QCVQGEBI

[Kumo]

Sorry... here it is if you still want.

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpost.php?p=166555011&postcount=7

[SnoDog]

Thank you KUMO!!! :banana: :bowdown: :D


I just started in my intramural league at my college, and last night was our first game. We lost both games!! :( But we are a new team so hopefully we can do better next week.

I'm gonna start these vertical jump programs - Do they really require a lot of time? It looks like I'll have to follow a pretty strict schedule! :D

[mika]

I'm gonna start these vertical jump programs - Do they really require a lot of time? It looks like I'll have to follow a pretty strict schedule! :Da few times per week, 45 minutes to an hour per session.

[Russian Rocket]

In Soviet Russia, dunk want you!

[aznballa424]

im currently workin with the VJB....yo, is 19 years old too late to start workin on ballin skills..and esp. dunking skills? I just recently wanted to dunk real bad, but I'm afraid im too old to start workin at it, haha.

[mika]

im currently workin with the VJB....yo, is 19 years old too late to start workin on ballin skills..and esp. dunking skills? I just recently wanted to dunk real bad, but I'm afraid im too old to start workin at it, haha.no, it is not too late. you can still improve your basketball skills and increase your vertical jump.

[Ives]

Here's a video of someone who's 5'8" that can dunk. Check it out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqpbRjhHPqs

[cormacraig]

im currently workin with the VJB....yo, is 19 years old too late to start workin on ballin skills..and esp. dunking skills? I just recently wanted to dunk real bad, but I'm afraid im too old to start workin at it, haha.

Wouldn't say it's too late. I mean, sure it's too late if you're thinking about getting really serious, like, professional serious, but it's never too late to get pretty damn good.

[H2whoa]

I'm 5'2 and I'm hitting the net/tip of the backboard of an indoor basket. I just do alot of conditioning, build up those quads, and am working to up my flexibility as well. I've thought about doing a vertical jump program but heard it's pretty intensive on the joints? Kinda got bad knees already, Osgoods, but any thoughts as to how bad it is?

[JJ81]

Yes, it is. I'm 16, 5' 11" and after training my vert I can dunk some of the time.

Hopefully, I'm still growing and I'm also planning to work on my vert again soon.

[Igwe_LDN]

Vertical Jump Bible... you can atleast try.. yeah?

You can find the VJB for free... if not let me know and I will dig and get it for you. Have it somewhere...

Can you send it my way if possible?

Great if you can, if not, its still cool fam.

[mika]

its posted in this thread

[Igwe_LDN]

Thanks, seen it

[Igwe_LDN]

no, it is not too late. you can still improve your basketball skills and increase your vertical jump.

What if you're 22 (23 in a few months)?

Do you feel its too late to make something of basketball and take it as far as possible?

Graduated from university in May this year, and now my education is finished I wanna tak it far. I felt it was important to stay focused and take a few years out to get my degree.

What do you think?

[Kumo]

Can you send it my way if possible?

Great if you can, if not, its still cool fam.

I posted it on the first page. That sites down right now, but by the time you read this it should be back up.

[despes25]

do you reckon its possible for a 6ft 16year old to dunk. im about an inch off touching the ring but do you think if i did vjb i could have a chance at dunking it?

[Kumo]

Sure, just train smart. Stay consistent, eat well, you'll be up there sooner or later.

Although at 6' you should naturally be about at rim, but still go for it.

[AJ2k8]

Cheers Kumo:cheers:

I'm bout 5'9 and can get most of my hand on the bottom of the backboard. I might try out some of these and see how i go.

I've still got a lot of growing to do so i should reach about 6' but i suppose time will tell:hammerhead:

[barkleynash]

Here's a video of someone who's 5'8" that can dunk. Check it out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqpbRjhHPqs

Damn that's a sweet video! With half that guy's vert I could probably do a week stretch dunk. Kid's amazing! :applause:

[iConz]

Damn that's a sweet video! With half that guy's vert I could probably do a week stretch dunk. Kid's amazing! :applause:

His vert is 51!
WOW.... amazing...

[Premier]

I just had my first dunk last week in warmups. Pretty good for a 16 year old, 5'11 white kid.

[Freedom12]

When I download the VJB and open it, it opens in Word and I don't have Word so It wont open =( When I try to open it in wordpad it open with stuff that isnt even letters.. Help?

[Kumo]

Open it as a pdf.

[Freedom12]

I did it's saved as that. When I dl it the page alrdy has the Windows Word icon on it's icon.

[big baller]

dunno if this was already posted, but put some salt in ur shoes :pimp:

[mika]

vjb opens with adobe acrobat.

[SaS820]

http://www.higher-faster-sports.com/verticaljumpfaq.html
This might help, I'm gonna start using the excersises listed here, so I'll let you know if it's helpful or not... just give me a month or so and I'll see the results I'm getting.

[KZ_23]

Try Vertfreak. Best program on the market.

[mika]

Become a Freak (http://www.vertfreak101.com/idevaffiliate/idevaffiliate.php?id=103)


http://www.verticaljumping.com/vert_freak.html

review of the program for those interested.

[whitebear]

depends on your race. if you're asian you'll have a hard time. remember there are 3's.

[mika]

depends on your race. if you're asian you'll have a hard time. remember there are 3's.That does not mean he shouldn't try.

[JJ81]

I'm 5' 11", 16 years old, 36" vert (after lots of jump training) and I'm a British caucasian. I can just about dunk :D

If you really commit yourself to an exercise routine you should be able to.

[Kumo]

I'm 5' 11", 16 years old, 36" vert (after lots of jump training) and I'm a British caucasian. I can just about dunk :D

If you really commit yourself to an exercise routine you should be able to.

What kind of training? (describe)

Thanks... :ohwell:

[lilojmayo]

I'm 5' 11", 16 years old, 36" vert (after lots of jump training) and I'm a British caucasian. I can just about dunk :D

If you really commit yourself to an exercise routine you should be able to.

if you have a 36in vertical you should be able to dunk