whY do black people jump so high?

Answer 1

It has been hypothesized that many American blacks are more athletic because the slave traders bred them to be bigger, stronger, and tougher. It does kinda make sense, since they are much better at most sports than others.

Answer 2

OK this is a racist question, why is anyone taking it seriously?
It's the same thing as asking "Why don't black peeples swim so good," but I guarantee that would get people mad and get the question erased. It's an ignorant stereotype and if I must answer, my answer is "they don't!" I know it was the title of a movie but just not true. My buddy (white guy) cleared almost 6' in the high jump in high school, and he could jump and kick about 9' high.

Answer 3

OK this is just stupid...I'm Black and can't jump any higher then anyone else. How old are you? Are you in school, or do you just watch TV all day? A persons physical characteristics such as their skin color can not determine whether or not they can perform certain tasks. It's more about an individuals physical fitness and hereditary genes.

Answer 4

First, Lotus needs to understand that there are some white men that can jump - look at the NBA - granted there are a lot of black men in the game but it isn't because it is genetic! Don't be so stupid! In black communities, the game practiced mostly is basketball. You practice something long enough and you have the necessary "skill," you too can be a contender! Why do you think there are so many white hockey players? How many ice skating rinks do you see in black neighborhoods? Duh!! How many pools do you see in black neighborhoods? That, little girl, is why you don't see MANY black competitors in the swimming category. It isn't that they can't swim (all my sons are great swimmers because they were raised in San Diego and we went to the beach daily - so they surf and everything else!). You do something long enough, as I said, you too can master that art (if there is an interest).

This answers your question too, dear. :)

Answer 5

Our calf muscles aren't meant for jumping.

Theres a saying: White men can't jump and black men can't swim.

Genetically we are geared toward jumping and running while caucasians are more swimmers. Not sure about other races but thats what I heard.

Answer 6

Jumping is a statement. we practice it everytime we can, if you come to the hood you can jump high too. Its the same reason our penis' are bigger....to make a statement to other races

Answer 7

Because we just can. Why do white people make such good Stock Exchange Traders

Answer 8

it goes back to the 1700's when they were bred like cattle. the strongest were kept & the lesser ones were taken out.

Answer 9

so they can jump over walls easier

Answer 10

they jump alot of fences throughout their life.......lol nice stereotype.......believe it or not.....its actually cuz they have a more flexible achilles.......and more genetically predisposed to higher muscle mass.........which is why they jump higher, run faster, etc......