subject: Training Exercises For Jumping Higher In Basketball [print this page] Training Exercises For Jumping Higher In Basketball
Success in sports like volleyball and basketball require athletes to have considerably high jumps. In fact this is a major determining factor in an athlete's success in games like these. There are some people who are just naturally gifted with an impressive jump and thus have a higher chance at succeeding in these sports; but it's no question that with some effort, practice and precise techniques, anyone can outshine the natural high jumpers.
Increasing your vertical jump is as easy as a click of the mouse. There are plenty of free exercises online that help increase jumps. For those who are planning on making a career out of a sport that requires a good vertical jump though, a good program like the Jump Manual for vertical basketball would be a great investment. It is a widely acclaimed program, and it is even widely publicized, for its exhaustive and effective training methods. Some of the Jump Manual's exhaustive details include the science behind an explosive jump, the importance of religiously observing the resting phase and the necessity of following a strict nutritional plan.
In the meantime, you can try this exercise from the Jump Manual: Box Drill. This is a great exercise to strengthen your legs and help you reach your maximum potential vertically. Feeling a strain is normal, it means you are working your muscles. Now, start by imagining on the ground a box whose points are two feet apart. To your left on the point nearest you, remember that as Point 1. Then the rest of the points clockwise are point numbers 2, 3 and 4, respectively. Stand on Point 1 then jump to point 2. Remember to use and land on both feet. Keep your feet together. Jump to point 3 sideways and to point 4, backwards. Repeat this counterclockwise. You've completed a set when you've done the exercise once clockwise and once counterclockwise. Repeat this exercise for as many sets as you can. You can also stand and use one foot to jump an entire set for variation. For more exercises, check out this Jump Manual review.
