What's your vert?

[QUOTE=Zak]Update:

I turned 15 last week, measured at 6'2, 155 pounds.
Since moving to the States and playing basketball on my school's freshman team, I started squatting/calf raises/ stairs and boxes during school workouts for the first time, and have been able to SMASH volleyballs, girls basketballs, even a slightly deflated basketball (lol), still closest I can come with a real basketball is doing a sort of a bowl spin thing where it slides down from the back of the rim and goes in, or usually i can't grip it or jump off right.

The best I can get off of two feet is hanging on the rim one handed/two handed.[/QUOTE]

Quick question, since i think i'm getting off up high enough to get a dunk down, just can't get it gripped or go off correctly, should i stop trying off one foot, and only practice 2 footed jumping to get more used to that?

I used to have a 37 inch very. I'm 31 and say my vert is like 30 now. [URL="http://www.streetball.com/video/moseleys-off-the-backboard-two"]Click here[/URL] to check out my dunk on streetball.com

[QUOTE=phoenix18]I am 5'9,fat and and can hold the rim does that mean when I lose the weight I should have Lebron type hops.[/QUOTE]

um i dont know

maybe if you work hard enough :confusedshrug:

I know a white dude with a 50 inch vertical and 55+ off a run :bowdown:
5'9" 210lbs
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UBkRpMStjM[/url]

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[QUOTE=BlitzForce]I know a white dude with a 50 inch vertical and 55+ off a run :bowdown:
5'9" 210lbs
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UBkRpMStjM[/url]

[IMG]http://www.t-nation.com/forum_images/mytphotos/fullSize/7e699-DSCN0762.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]

wowwww
jus added that video to my blog.. THATS INCREDIBLE.. he must feel likehe can fly.

my blog is [URL="http://www.thisismycourt.blogspot.com"]http://www.thisismycourt.blogspot.com[/URL]

have a look..

[QUOTE=Zak]Quick question, since i think i'm getting off up high enough to get a dunk down, just can't get it gripped or go off correctly, should i stop trying off one foot, and only practice 2 footed jumping to get more used to that?[/QUOTE]

Hey, you live in the US now? Cool :D

However you dunk a girls ball, just do that. Its not really that you should jump any certain way... whatever is best for you. Some people are one-footed jumpers, others are two. You just aren't there yet... pretty damn close though :oldlol:

[QUOTE=r1kk12]wowwww
jus added that video to my blog.. THATS INCREDIBLE.. he must feel likehe can fly.

my blog is [URL="http://www.thisismycourt.blogspot.com"]http://www.thisismycourt.blogspot.com[/URL]

have a look..[/QUOTE]

He also squats 635x5, runs a 4.2, and is incredibly humble. He's definitely a person you want in your book of references.

Wow that great. I need to get my legs stronger like him. Then I will have like a 50 inch vert like that.:D

My vertical is probably like 12" though I never officially measured. I am giving a conservative estimate so it might be more, but it definitely isn't two feet. I ain't gonna lie, I have no hops.

I am 5'10" 155 and I have a 30-34 inch vertical depending on how I'm feeling that day

I'm 16 and 5'9 my running vert is 27.5

[QUOTE=Zak]Quick question, since i think i'm getting off up high enough to get a dunk down, just can't get it gripped or go off correctly, should i stop trying off one foot, and only practice 2 footed jumping to get more used to that?[/QUOTE]
I would not recommend only practicing 2 foot dunking, lest you are looking to complete only practice dunks as a sort of circus trick. I am making the big assumption that you are under 6'4'', which would make the chance of you ever dunking off of any kind of drop-step relatively slim.

I converted to an exclusive two-foot dunker many moons ago and found that while it allowed me to put down neat flushes in practice, I'd never have the opportunity to put them down in games because opponents would chase me down when I went to plant my feet.

Developing the ability to dunk off both legs is ideal. Now, instead of breaking momentum to dunk, I can continue accelerating down floor and elevate on the move (off of one foot), thus heavily increasing my dunk opportunities and completions.

For the person who asked how to measure a vertical jump:
You first need to measure your maximum standing reach. Raise your hand above your head and measure the distance from the floor to your extended fingertips. We will hypothetically presume your reach is 90 inches.

Next, you will need a way to mark how high you can reach on a wall, backboard, or vertical measure pole. Using a 10ft. rim and backboard, lets presume you jump and make a mark two inches above the 10 foot rim. This means, while jumping, you can reach 122 inches (10ft. 2in. converted to inches). You'd subtract your original reach total from your jump total to reveal your unofficial vertical jump (122-90= 32 inches).

As for the thread title, I have a 29.5 standing vert and a 35 inch "running vert" (which may explain why I've had so much success dunking in games off of one foot and not two).

[QUOTE=Rake2204]I would not recommend only practicing 2 foot dunking, lest you are looking to complete only practice dunks as a sort of circus trick. I am making the big assumption that you are under 6'4'', which would make the chance of you ever dunking off of any kind of drop-step relatively slim.

I converted to an exclusive two-foot dunker many moons ago and found that while it allowed me to put down neat flushes in practice, I'd never have the opportunity to put them down in games because opponents would chase me down when I went to plant my feet.

Developing the ability to dunk off both legs is ideal. Now, instead of breaking momentum to dunk, I can continue accelerating down floor and elevate on the move (off of one foot), thus heavily increasing my dunk opportunities and completions.

For the person who asked how to measure a vertical jump:
You first need to measure your maximum standing reach. Raise your hand above your head and measure the distance from the floor to your extended fingertips. We will hypothetically presume your reach is 90 inches.

Next, you will need a way to mark how high you can reach on a wall, backboard, or vertical measure pole. Using a 10ft. rim and backboard, lets presume you jump and make a mark two inches above the 10 foot rim. This means, while jumping, you can reach 122 inches (10ft. 2in. converted to inches). You'd subtract your original reach total from your jump total to reveal your unofficial vertical jump (122-90= 32 inches).

As for the thread title, I have a 29.5 standing vert and a 35 inch "running vert" (which may explain why I've had so much success dunking in games off of one foot and not two).[/QUOTE]

great post, repped.

Im 16 and 5'10 my standings is 28-30 and running its 33-36

[QUOTE=Rake2204]I would not recommend only practicing 2 foot dunking, lest you are looking to complete only practice dunks as a sort of circus trick. I am making the big assumption that you are under 6'4'', which would make the chance of you ever dunking off of any kind of drop-step relatively slim.

I converted to an exclusive two-foot dunker many moons ago and found that while it allowed me to put down neat flushes in practice, I'd never have the opportunity to put them down in games because opponents would chase me down when I went to plant my feet.

Developing the ability to dunk off both legs is ideal. Now, instead of breaking momentum to dunk, I can continue accelerating down floor and elevate on the move (off of one foot), thus heavily increasing my dunk opportunities and completions.

For the person who asked how to measure a vertical jump:
You first need to measure your maximum standing reach. Raise your hand above your head and measure the distance from the floor to your extended fingertips. We will hypothetically presume your reach is 90 inches.

Next, you will need a way to mark how high you can reach on a wall, backboard, or vertical measure pole. Using a 10ft. rim and backboard, lets presume you jump and make a mark two inches above the 10 foot rim. This means, while jumping, you can reach 122 inches (10ft. 2in. converted to inches). You'd subtract your original reach total from your jump total to reveal your unofficial vertical jump (122-90= 32 inches).

As for the thread title, I have a 29.5 standing vert and a 35 inch "running vert" (which may explain why I've had so much success dunking in games off of one foot and not two).[/QUOTE]

In the words of lilojmayo:

I have to totally disagree with you bro. If you can dunk at a proficient rate youll be able to dunk in a game. And 2 footed jumping is so much more valuable than one footed jumping. When you jump off 2 feet you have so much more body control to finish layups adjust you shot get and1s then when you jump of 1 foot not to mention if you miss they lay up you will be in better position to get the offensive rebound

I'm 20 years old and 5 foot 8, my running vert is about 35 inches:banana:

[QUOTE=FIXED]In the words of lilojmayo:
I have to totally disagree with you bro. If you can dunk at a proficient rate youll be able to dunk in a game. And 2 footed jumping is so much more valuable than one footed jumping. When you jump off 2 feet you have so much more body control to finish layups adjust you shot get and1s then when you jump of 1 foot not to mention if you miss they lay up you will be in better position to get the offensive rebound[/QUOTE]

I am speaking strictly in terms of fast-break dunks in regards to the two-foot vs. one-foot debate. I thought what I'd read is the issue came about because he was looking for the best way to dunk - and to be able to do so one day in a game. He was suggesting that perhaps he should strictly try dunking off of two feet. While there are certain high flyers that can bounce off two feet on a fast break at a moments' notice and flush with authority (think Steve Francis) this poster did not appear to be one of those types of dunkers.

I am not suggesting any player scrap leaping off of two feet. I jump off of two-feet just as much as one (for all the reasons you mentioned). Again, I was speaking in this regard only toward dunking. And one of the biggest mistakes I made was at one point becoming strictly a 6'3'', two-foot dunker. I could not rise nearly enough to do it in any kind of half-court set, and setting up for a dunk on a fast break allowed a small enough window for a defense to recover. In contrast, reintroducing the one-foot takeoff and dunk (while retaining two-foot dunks) vastly improved the opportunity for me to put one down in-game.

So, in dealing with a poster who appears to be struggling to get above the rim (not a Steve Francis) I thought the best advice for ever wanting to flush in a game would be to learn how to take off on the move, using one foot. He did not appear to be a proficient dunker. Though, again, if I had to be a proficient one-foot or two-foot dunker, I would select the one foot.

But in regards to simply jumping off of either foot, dunking nonwithstanding, I still find a near equal value in both one and two-foot jumping. While two-foot jumping ensures a certain level of body control when encountering a defense, one-foot jumping can be just as integral in filling lanes, slicing through the paint, and elevating toward the bucket at a high rate of speed. One-foot jumping seems to specialize (but is not exclusive to) fast-break, secondary break, or general open floor situations while two-foot leaps tend to occur when making calculated moves through traffic. They're both great and important. I do not know what my game would look like with one and not the other.

I agree with Rake, its definitely easier to dunk off one, especially on a fast break, as you can keep your momentum and dunk without breaking stride. Also, its much easier to jump with the ball in your hand off one foot.

I could get well above the rim off two feet at my peak (40 inch vert), but could never get close to dunking in a game. Whereas I can only get a few inches above the rim off one, but I've been really close to dunking in game.

Most of you guys are more athletic than me coz I can barely touch the rim even though I have around a 7,8" standing reach (w/ shoes on). I think I have the potential to dunk, but not at the moment because I haven't touched rim in a long time.

I'm 15, 5'9, but I don't know my exact vert (whenever I compute, it ends up funky). However, I can almost grab a 9 foot rim. :ohwell:

[QUOTE=NotYetGreat]I'm 15, 5'9, but I don't know my exact vert (whenever I compute, it ends up funky). However, I can almost grab a 9 foot rim. :ohwell:[/QUOTE]
That's not very impressive, but I think the majority of ppl are at your level if not worse...

Im 17, 5'6 - 5'7, and can grab a 10" Rim on a good day.

idk my vert but im 6'4" and can dunk off a drop step.

yea i'm 6'2 and i can dunk off two feet and one feet now (i get up higher off one foot though), my vert has increased alot since i last posted in this thread. still have yet to dunk in a game, almost got a couple down in a pickup game, one over someone but it rimmed out.

heres to hoping i can get one down my sophomore year in a game.:cheers:

[QUOTE=supersmashbros]That's not very impressive, but I think the majority of ppl are at your level if not worse...[/QUOTE]

Yeah, I know. Considering my racial background, though, I'm lucky enough I can jump! :lol

a little under 5'10, 7'7 reach fully extended (last time i checked), can touch the rim on a good day..

:cheers:

and i'm overweight, :lol

[QUOTE=NotYetGreat]Yeah, I know. Considering my racial background, though, I'm lucky enough I can jump! :lol[/QUOTE]
work on that, see if you can touch the rim, a realistic goal for ure height now.

[QUOTE=halffttime]a little under 5'10, 7'7 reach fully extended (last time i checked), can touch the rim on a good day..

:cheers:

and i'm overweight, :lol[/QUOTE]

Damn bro, you're lucky.

I'm 6' 1/4" barefoot(now), with a standing reach of 7'8". I only have a 20 inch vert now.

Back when I was 16 I was 5'9" and weighed 150, I could get rim on a regulation hoop. (About 31 inch vert)

Now I'm almost 21 and weigh 210 (out of shape, but not fat slob out of shape). I'm really working at getting back in shape hoping to dunk.

im not sure what my vert is but Im 5'10 145 lbs, 6'2 wingspan. I can grab rim with 2 hands no running start. I need to be able to dunk by now but I can't get the transition 2 foot jump correct yet, anyone got ideas.

[QUOTE=ProfessorMurder]Damn bro, you're lucky.

I'm 6' 1/4" barefoot(now), with a standing reach of 7'8". I only have a 20 inch vert now.

Back when I was 16 I was 5'9" and weighed 150, I could get rim on a regulation hoop. (About 31 inch vert)

Now I'm almost 21 and weigh 210 (out of shape, but not fat slob out of shape). I'm really working at getting back in shape hoping to dunk.[/QUOTE]
how the hell is your reach only 7'8 at 6'1?

[QUOTE=MannyO]im not sure what my vert is but Im 5'10 145 lbs, 6'2 wingspan. I can grab rim with 2 hands no running start. I need to be able to dunk by now but I can't get the transition 2 foot jump correct yet, anyone got ideas.[/QUOTE]

impressive you easily have a 30+ vertical, but can't dunk weird.

[QUOTE=Zak]how the hell is your reach only 7'8 at 6'1?[/QUOTE]

I don't know man. My arms are only 20 inches over the top of my head.

I just measured again, my reach is 7' 9", I'm pretty sure it should be an inch or two higher, but it's not.

[QUOTE=Zak]work on that, see if you can touch the rim, a realistic goal for ure height now.[/QUOTE]

Thanks for the words of encouragement. Actually downloaded the VJB a few months back (sorry, Kelly :() and I'm trying to get started on the beginner's strength program, it's just that I don't really have access to a gym right now.

[QUOTE=O.J A 6'4Mamba]impressive you easily have a 30+ vertical, but can't dunk weird.[/QUOTE]

I can dunk off an alley oop I did it a few times, but yea the problem I'm having is I don't know how to take off on a run with the ball. Does anyone know how to fix this.

[QUOTE=NotYetGreat]Yeah, I know. Considering my racial background, though, I'm lucky enough I can jump! :lol[/QUOTE]
I am only 5,9 but I have a long-standing reach for my height (I can touch the 8 ft ceiling of my apartment w/o jumping at all).

I have a friend in my neighhourhood who has a hydraulic adjustable rim (the rim can be adjusted very precisely). I lowered the rim to exactly 7,6" and played with a mini-basketball (for kids). I did this simulate it exactly how it's like to play basketball if I were 7,9 " (the same height as Sun Ming Ming and Bao Xishun). I barely even had to on my tippy toes to dunk one-handed!

If I only I played with a bunch of midgets...then I'll literally feel like a giant...

I'm 6'3 and mine is 31"

I'm somewhere around 5'10, 5'11. Standing vert ~27, running a couple more inches
[URL="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13kQspSE9fE"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13kQspSE9fE[/URL]

Alright, to you guys who can clain to jump high and stuff, prove it.

[url]http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?t=144246[/url]

[QUOTE=O.J A 6'4Mamba]impressive you easily have a 30+ vertical, but can't dunk weird.[/QUOTE]
I have a 34 inch running vert and cant dunk.

[QUOTE=phoenix18]I have a 34 inch running vert and cant dunk.[/QUOTE]


How tall are you?