I'm 9 1/2 i'm 4'8" no i'm not talking about 10' basket @ my school my hoops r smaller
2006-06-27 12:28:43 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Basketball
Practice with ankle weights. When you take them off, you'll be able to jump a lil higher because it will help tone your legs better. Don't worry about it too much though, you'll hit a growth spurt in a couple years and get taller anyway. It's never too early to practice and keep in shape though. Just don't go overboard with it.
2006-06-27 12:33:35 · answer #1 · answered by chica_zarca 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would work on improving your explosiveness first. One way to do that is to do this: jump up and down some steps on one foot, jumping from step to step, do that a couple times with each foot and a couple times with your feet together. You should do this a few times a week with rest days in between. You should also jog for a comfortable amount of time everyday( 10 minutes a day is good for your age). Doing what I told you will help with your jumping and also with your running. Good Luck
2006-06-27 22:53:21 · answer #2 · answered by p_forward34 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I highly recommend starting a plyometrics training regimen - consider using Jumpsoles http://www.jumpusa.com/
Plyometrics help strengthen your ankle and calf muscles; also helps increase your hops. If you cant get Jumpsoles or similar products, just do calf/toe raises for now. Since you're only 9 and a half, I would strongly suggest that you DO NOT lift weights or do squats yet. Avoid ankle weights too, as these things tend to stunt your growth. Ankle weights can also cause you to hurt your knee.
2006-06-27 21:36:41 · answer #3 · answered by J3ff 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jumping is a matter of timing - muscle timing. You should practice everyday. The better control you have over your muscles the better you will jump. Your body is still developing. Just practice every day ... no exceptions.
2006-06-27 22:26:59 · answer #4 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can jump higher by going very fast and then dunking. However hat requires good dunking skills.
2006-06-27 19:33:36 · answer #5 · answered by ROBERT W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
firstly i think you shouldnt be worrying about it at the moment but if you really want to improve your jumping there are jump programs that you can do, and skipping on the skippin' rope is a good way to help you improve.
2006-06-28 02:53:45 · answer #6 · answered by and1baller_1992 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just keep jumping everyday.Like get your own goal start from the lowest to the highest
2006-06-27 20:33:52 · answer #7 · answered by showemout 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep jumping and ask some one if your jumping higher.
2006-06-30 18:22:16 · answer #8 · answered by Jack D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can run from a long distince and then jump up and dunk also go to the Gym
2006-06-27 20:09:27 · answer #9 · answered by Krysta m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do stretches that will strengthen your back that is what helps you jump is a strong back.
2006-06-27 20:15:22 · answer #10 · answered by Barrelracer 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋