they all jump so damn high
2006-09-03 16:16:39 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Basketball
No, I really don't think so.
They do have an advantage genetically, though. I mean, you'll never see a white person jump like Vince Carter or LeBron James.
2006-09-03 16:19:13 · answer #1 · answered by RatherTallFella 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
No, there is no extra tendon. I know lots of black people and only a few of them can jump high. I don't know of any research, but maybe percentagewise there are more black people that can jump high compared to other ethnic groups, but to say "all" is really a stretch.
2006-09-03 19:32:49 · answer #2 · answered by 13 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You also believe in fairies?
Look, people with what is known as fast twitch muscles (a/k/a: red muscle fibers, for sprinting, going very fast shorter distances) can jump higher than those for middle distance or longer distances. There are biological reasons for this not related to race issues. A lot has to do with biology, training, technique and muscular development and a host of other reasons dealing with coaching and training in specialized manners.
The Ethiopians that always win the marathons and Olympic long distance events cannot jump higher than the average person! They cannot run in sprint events... they have white muscle fibers, slow muscle twitch muscles that can work anaerobically (without much oxygen) while sprinters need oxygen but get the "explosive" power for sprint events and for jumping.
Prove it yourself. Find someone who's a sprinter and someone who performs in some distance event (running or swimming, doesn't matter). Have them stand next to a wall with whatever dominant hand against the wall, raised overhead. With knees straight, mark the the highest point they can touch. Now, put some chalk on the dominant hand. Next, have them step away from the wall about a single step away. Tell them to take that one step back as they jump up and touch the highest point they can touch as they mark the spot on the wall with the chalk of their dominant hand. Do the same with the other person. You will find that the sprinter jumps much higher (the shorter distances as opposed to the longer distance events) than the long distance performer.
Goodness, in this day and age people still believe in such nonsense?
2006-09-03 16:30:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
It is a common misconception, but they do not have an extra tendon. It is in their genes that they can jump high, as their fathers or uncles or grandfathers could jump high. It is a common belief that this ability started when the slaves built up incredibly strong leg muscles from hard work in the fields day in and day out.
I hope I dont sound racist, as it the truth.
2006-09-03 16:26:47 · answer #4 · answered by D'brickashaw F. 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
They are really strong and strength comes not from tendon but from muscle
2006-09-03 16:19:02 · answer #5 · answered by GUK 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No they dont, hoever it has been proven that the majoity of black people do have slightly denser bones, which in some peoples opinions, is why there are not many proffesional black swimmers. i dont know how dense bones could make you jump higher, cos im not that intelegent. but maybe there is a link.
2006-09-05 01:32:19 · answer #6 · answered by tom1122bb 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no cause when they break one they can't play. if they had an extra tendon, then they don't need to sit out.
2006-09-03 17:11:53 · answer #7 · answered by Einstein 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask Jimmy "The Greek" Snyder or Al Campinas.
2006-09-04 15:54:13 · answer #8 · answered by smitty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well think our bodies adapt through generations
And black people have always been more active than everyone else
(since for ever-you know like hunting for food and stuff like that)
thus we are better at athletes
2006-09-03 16:25:06 · answer #9 · answered by ImaGman 5 · 2⤊ 4⤋
i think they have one less than other ppl cuz like it's not in the way so they can jump higher
2006-09-03 16:32:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋