If you train jumping exercises every day, squats and that and if your fit and light like I am, would it would possible to do a dunk if your 5'7 if you keep on doing power/strength traning and practising jumping? Is there any scientific research to show/prove that this is possible?
2006-10-28 01:44:44 · 14 answers · asked by Van 1 in Sports ➔ Basketball
It's definitely not impossible but it's definitely an improbability.
There have been people who are 5'7" and can dunk - such as Spud Webb - but you have to accept that he's an exception rather than the norm.
At that height, you're likely to need about a 40 inch vertical leap to pull it off. If you follow the link in my source, you'll see a study which shows the average vertical leap is about 22 inches for males and 14 inches for females. So you'd have to excced the normal person by quite a bit to pull it off.
Training can help, but at 5'7" it's probably going to take an exceptional amount of natural athleticism to pull off a dunk. If you're a naturally gifted jumper, training will help you get those last few inches to dunk but if you're more than a foot away from grabbing the rim, even training probably won't help you achieve a dunk.
2006-10-28 02:45:16 · answer #1 · answered by Adrian H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can if you give it your all and train hard, but remember not to hope for it only in a few day's it'll take weeks even months and don't over do it or it'll set you back awhile.
I have two friends who can dunk and they are also 5'7, they play basketball and out do me every time. I also am training to try and dunk at 5'7. let me know how it turns when you can dunk so I can get some inspiration and yeah and my workout regime is terrible (need help).
2006-10-28 03:28:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a look at Spudd Webb. He was listed as 5'7 and he was a slam dunk champion. Also Tyrone "Mugsy' Bogues was listed as 5'1 and he coul easily grab the 10 foot rim. His only problem was palming the ball. He could palm a volleyball and could dunk it. All you need is practice and determination and you will be able to do it. I am 5'9 and easily grab the rim and can dunk on alley-oops. I to have a problem palming the ball. If it is a well worn basketball it is easier to palm. keep it up and you will be doing windmill dunks soon.
2006-10-28 06:01:47 · answer #3 · answered by David A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is definaltey possible to dunk at 5'7. I mean Nate Robinson is about 5'8 and he dunked. Spud Webb was 5'7 and he won the Slam Dunk contest as well as Nate Robinson.
2006-10-28 11:19:31 · answer #4 · answered by Huh! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bogues was 5 ft 3 and could dunk a volleyball.
i have seen a 5 ft 5 in guy dunk that was in 9th grade. a lot of strength is in your calves. why would you say impossible if its been done so many times. you arent a smart person
2006-10-28 07:08:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I will be tough, but not impossible. You might have to become a real gym rat. If you can't do it, improve other areas of your game....like setting up the tall guys so they can get the dunks!
2006-10-28 02:52:45 · answer #6 · answered by Nightflyer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You ever seen Spud Webb?! What about Nate Robinson?!
2006-10-28 18:38:20 · answer #7 · answered by Tar Heel 4 Life 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep spudd webb was 5'5 so its possible you hafta practice jumping and build up leg strength
2006-10-28 04:14:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep
2006-10-28 13:19:59 · answer #9 · answered by Nas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Possible but improbable, its hard and you need to practice every day, it would help if you had a coach. and nate robinson was 5'9" but he has a40 something vertical
2006-10-28 04:01:46 · answer #10 · answered by gopistons 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋