StreetBallTalk.com - Increasing jumping will benefit your game in what ways?

KW 39 · #1 (**permalink**) 11-19-2007, 07:40 PM

I think that if you increase your jump than your game will benefit by tons.

I think youll be able to do these things better:

Rebound (out jump your opponent)
Block (jump higher to block those shots)
Shoot (elevating higher on your shot)
Hustle (become faster because of stronger legs)
Dunk (depends on how much you increase it by)

What do you guys think?

JCsBck · #2 (**permalink**) 11-19-2007, 07:44 PM

Along with the hustle, you can get by more defenders because of the speed boost.

dabeast · #3 (**permalink**) 11-19-2007, 08:05 PM

I think a good vert program could help rebounding, but not by outjumping your opponent. Rather, stronger legs help box out your opponent. Rebounding is mostly position and jumping rarely comes into play. Timmy D can't jump, but he still gets double digits in rebounds because he knows how to box out.

JCsBck · #4 (**permalink**) 11-19-2007, 08:15 PM

timmy d is also 7 feet tall though.

Vrt4u · #5 (**permalink**) 11-19-2007, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JCsBck

timmy d is also 7 feet tall though.

I thought the same thing.

There is much more to rebounding then jumping high or being tall. But that doesn't mean that having a good vert never helps you grab one.

ballin715 · #6 (**permalink**) 11-19-2007, 08:47 PM

u can be a better finisher around the basket with ur added hops. it will help ur game on both ends of the floor

SkyHigh · #7 (**permalink**) 11-20-2007, 03:05 PM

well it's not just jumping, i mean if you workout your vert, you will be more explosive, you can run faster, react faster, you can get stronger...vertical jump can help you in many aspects, not just jumping for rebounds or dunking...

KB1992 · #8 (**permalink**) 11-20-2007, 06:11 PM

You can have a better jumpshot because you have additional strength. plus you can extend the range of your shot because you've gotten stronger. and greater lower body strength will help on your penetration to the basketball.

ridnour08 · #9 (**permalink**) 11-20-2007, 10:13 PM

increasing your vert will also increase how explosive and quick you can drive. Have you ever seen someone with an insane vert but not explosive? will neither have i

Vrt4u · #10 (**permalink**) 11-20-2007, 10:16 PM

Don't think of it as increasing your vert. Think of it as increasing your POWER.