Focus On Pre-Defined Rules to Improve Jumping and Dunking Skills

Author: Elliot Holman

Being an individual ‘jumping higher’ may not sound special to you, but being a basketball player you will surely pay attention towards it. You will, in fact wish to improve your vertical jumping and dunking skills. There are actually many tricks, tips, and tactics, which can help you to jump higher and dunk properly in a basketball court. Firstly, you should know the truth that dunking demands dedication. Only a tall height would not help you to increase your vertical leap.

In this article, I have solely focused on improving dunking skills. So, if you really wish to learn how to dunk, make sure you follow these rules:

  • Set Your Goal

You should never start before setting some goals. You should, in fact know your short and long-term goals in order to achieve the primary goal. Make sure these goals should be practical and obtainable. Moreover, if you want to be more focused then you should review your objectives regularly.

  • Dedication

Dedication plays a vital role if you want to achieve your goals, short or long-term. You may also make a pledge before starting your program, as it would indicate that you will stay dedicated to the workout. 100% devotion will definitely help you to get desired results.

  • Passionate

If you want to maintain your dedication towards your training program then you must have a passion to learn dunking skills.

  • Personal Belief

Personal belief is another major factor which would help you achieve your goals. You should have faith that you will achieve your desired goals. Keep motivating yourself by saying that you can jump higher, you can dunk or you can increase your vertical leap. Do not doubt on your abilities as self doubt would reduce your confidence, motivation and passion.

  • Healthy and Nutritious Food

Healthy and nutritious food would help you to provide necessary fuel for your training. Every day you should eat well balanced diets that contain proteins calcium and carbohydrates. Proteins are important for growing muscles and are present in chicken, beans, peanuts and many more. Calcium which is present in milk and cheese, helps to keep your bones powerful. Carbohydrates provide energy and present in vegetables, fruits and cereals.

Besides focusing on the above rules, here is a small list of exercises that you should do in order to increase your vertical jump:

  • Burnouts
  • Calf Raises
  • Leap Ups
  • Squat Hops
  • Step Ups
  • Thrust Ups
  • Warm up

Moreover, you should also look for a professional coach who will guide you throughout the training program. In this way, you can brush up your jumping and dunking skills.