i'm 6'2 and i can't dunk. I can touch rim. What can I do to dunk, and how. Thanks
2007-03-19 13:33:25 · 8 answers · asked by wafflez 2 in Sports ➔ Basketball
Try doing plyometric excercises. They will help you build powerful legs by focusing on ALL of the muscles needed for jumping, not just the calves.
Some examples:
>Standing with your feet together, jump up and down standing in one spot. Each time you jump, EXPLODE as high as you can and try to jump again as soon as you land.
>Standing at the bottom of a stairwell, place a foot on the 2nd step and push yourself up as if you were jumping. Reach as high as you can (right hand+left foot, left hand+right foot) but don't actually jump.
To avoid injuries, always start with a warm-up (light jog) then stretch. Also try not to stomp when landing your jumps--this might save you some knee pain.
2007-03-20 00:40:29 · answer #1 · answered by Jack Dupp 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to wear ankle weights when I played for a few days then took them off and noticed that I could jump a little higher.
At 6'2 you should be able to grab the rim? I would try running without the ball and try to grab hold of the rim. Do this for a why then try it with a ball, eventually you will be able to dunk. Good luck
2007-03-19 20:52:02 · answer #2 · answered by k_dawg78 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check out the jumpsoles. I gained 7 inches on my vertical using these. I am 17 years old and 6' 2" and can dunk easy. I used these when i was 14 and could dunk when i was 6'. Heres the website.You can also by these at academy if u have one in ur town
2007-03-19 22:13:12 · answer #3 · answered by airiv311 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am 5'7'' when i was in high school i could grab the rim.What I did to build my hops was I would jump my highest and touch a board that I nailed to the rafters in my garage I would mark the spot then I would try to out jump that spot.I couldn't grab the rim on a vertical leap only from a running start.What I would do is get a good couple of steps really hard then throw my right leg up and push off really hard with my left leg.
2007-03-19 21:28:40 · answer #4 · answered by J's leather emporium 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a shorter rim. I can dunk easily on an 8-foot rim. makes me feel good :)
2007-03-19 21:29:30 · answer #5 · answered by Chris 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy one of those b-ball hoops that you can lower. Figure out what height you can dunk at. Now you can dunk!
2007-03-19 21:28:18 · answer #6 · answered by alain353535 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Work on your legs... calf raises.... build your leg power up and you will get more hops....
Or just become black and you can dunk at 5'3
2007-03-19 20:39:12 · answer #7 · answered by cactusonthefreeway 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jump Higher !!!
2007-03-19 21:06:54 · answer #8 · answered by Nash Fan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋