Basic Guide Basketball

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Basic Guide

The Basketball

By Zein Mark


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The Driving Force in every Game

Most people would tend to perceive basketball as a purely physical game. You can see that

evidence everywhere: endless physical trainings to bout any bodily weaknesses; energy

drinks and foods that focus on combating fatigue; clothes and shoes that give comfort duringthe game; etcetera, etcetera.

Perhaps, to add further proof, we can add in the basketball athletes' way of delivering the

game itself. They thrust and drive and pivot and shoot-it's all a perspiration-inducing game.

But beyond all the physicality of the game, it would be wise to believe that mental preparation

is also a necessity in this type of sport. Mental training isn't just for chess or any sedentary

mind game. In fact, it is equally as important as physical trainings.

Now, you might be asking, how you will be able to incorporate mental training or any

psychological preparation into each of your game. It's definitely not easy. The basic attitudes

are persistence, perseverance and the will to finish any commitment. Just like physicaltraining, the required mental trainings ask for competitiveness and the three attitudes just

mentioned are essential.

0nce you are committed to do whatever it takes to gain the edge on your game, here are the

most common techniques that mind experts (that's psychologists to you) advise you to do:

1) Relaxation of the mind-this includes exercises that are similar to yoga exercises

where you relax your mind inspite of the distractions. The mind relaxation techniqueis voluntary and you should be able to calm your mind even if the dog outside is

barking or when your roommate has just blasted on the TV. Concentration is the

keyword in achieving this technique. This means you should be able to control what

you feel even if you have just gone through a stressful day at the office.

2) The Will to change Unpleasant Attitudes-this is a must. To be able to incorporate new

ways into your game, you should be willing to give up your old ways. If there are many

attitudes that get in the way of gaining a better game, then you must get rid of them

for the sake of improvement. Anger management is on this list. If you are the type that

explodes at the smallest provocation, then it is high time to control this negativeattitude and gear it towards having a controlled temper. If you are also the type that

puts off routines and other necessary trainings until you tend to cram when the game

draws near, then it's time to discipline yourself.

3) Control of Energy-you will be better able to direct your strength towards the

achievement of a better basketball game.

4) Have a Can Do Attitude-visualize yourself scoring more than you have ever done. Ifyou believe in yourself and the power that your mind is able to do, then you will start


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6 Tips For College Basketball Betting

In terms of sheer numbers, no sport matches the opportunity, intrigue, depth of quality, or

endless variety involved with college basketball betting. Nearly every day of the week, from

mid-November through March, bettors and sportsbooks match bankrolls on the hardwoodfortunes of 235 teams in more than a dozen conferences.

While number crunching and detailed analysis always are essential tools in college

basketball betting, a degree of art compliments the science and is helpful, too. The

successful bettor understands that subjective analysis of a number of other factors also must

be considered.

Let's look at a number of these elements:

Competition all but mandates that a sportsbook posts prices on over 200 teams, (as

compared to 30 NBA clubs) providing the gambler with many more options. For bettors, it's a

lot easier to find a bad number among 100 games than it is to find one among 13 or 14.

Sure, the home court is a factor in NBA play but it's the tiresome travel associated with

getting to a road game that puts the visiting team at a disadvantage in the pro ranks. For that

reason, NBA spreads are affected more by schedule than by actual home court.

Since NCAA teams only play about 30 games a year, lengthy road trips aren't a factor in

college play. Nevertheless, with its requisite contingent of chanting, sign-waving students,

the home court really does matter in college basketball betting. In fact, the home court canbe such an advantage that there may be as much as a 10-point swing in home-and-home

series pointspreads.

A shorter schedule and more heated rivalries, particularly within conferences or states, all

but guarantees that emotion, especially when you're dealing with impressionable teenagers,

will play a greater role in college basketball than it does in the NBA. For that reason,

assessing a team's motivation can be a crucial factor in college basketball betting.

Another factor unique to college basketball is revenge. A team that lost to an opponent once

often is troublesome to tame the second time around. This is a scenario that plays itself out in

conference play, where splits are more common than sweeps.

Time was that first year recruits sat on the pine and waited their turn. Nowadays, if you're

good enough to play, coaches put you in the game.

Interestingly, the emergence of freshmen as major contributors has required sportsbooks

and bettors to track the careers of high school seniors, monitoring their college choices and

assessing the impact they may have on those programs. Ohio State, which landed prized

center Greg Oden, North Carolina, Texas, Connecticut, Duke, Tennessee, Washington,


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Georgia Tech, Louisville, Wake Forest, Stanford and Kansas are among the schools whose

recruiting hauls could have a sizable impact on their fortunes this season.

Since no sport is more affected by a single player than basketball, every new addition--

freshman, junior college or transfer--has the opportunity to alter the dynamic of the team.

Further complicating the oddsmaking and betting equation is that college basketball is much

more like a three-act play than a seamless season.

Act I begins in mid-November and extends through the end of the year when teams play most

of their non-conference games. For teams still seeking an identity, this is a chance for

experimentation with different lineups and strategies, a time of growing pains that often are

reflected by the pointspread. Other teams, ones with experienced players, have an obvious

advantage in cohesiveness. After all, basketball is a team sport.

Act II begins with the tip-off of the conference schedule, which starts in January. Teams have

worked out the kinks by now and, for the most part, are ready to face a series of opponents

with whom they have some familiarity. The teams may play each other as many as two or

three times each season--twice in conference play and perhaps again in the league's

tournament--and coaches know each other and their preferred style of play. There are few

surprises and, except for those occasions when the very best teams are playing the very

worst teams, close games are common.

For the fortunate, the curtain will rise for Act III, the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, in

March. It is the unpredictable nature of the "Big Dance," the convergence of teams that have

as much in common as Rick Majerus and hair spray, which makes "March Madness" the

oddsmaking and sports betting challenge that it is.

Because of its uniqueness, bet makers and bet takers approach the tournament both

respectful and wary of an entirely different set of factors that rarely come into play during

college basketball's regular season. We'll examine that aspect of college basketball betting

next spring.


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There are different ways to score in a basketball game. Let us learn each of them:

is the most common shot made at the perimeter (or the place on the court that is relatively far

from the basket), also known as set shot. This is done by getting the right height before

throwing the ball to the basket. It is also essential to follow through with the ball. This is done

by maintaining your form while the ball is still on its way to the basket. The following through

is said to increase the chance of scoring. A jump shot is often worth 2 points.

is a perimeter shot taken beyond the arc (both feet of the player must not step on the three-

point line). The player should possess leg and knee power to generate enough height to

release the ball 20 feet away from the basket. A three-point shot often gives the team a boost

and adds excitement to the game.

A free throw is given after the opponent has committed a personal foul or a technical foul.

This is an unguarded shot taken in the free-throw lane and is worth 1 point.

is one of the most exciting shots that can be made by a player. This is done by jumping high

enough to get your hands on the rim while still holding the ball. Once you reach the right

height, slam the ball and grab the rim. It adds more to the excitement.

is a pass and shoot sequence that involves great coordination between the passer and the

receiver of the ball. The ball is thrown to a player in mid air who will also shoot the ball before

he touches the ground.

is the most common shot made inside the paint. This is also the easiest shot to make. You

drive to the basket, take off to get the right elevation, and lay the ball directly to the rim or off

the board with one hand. The non-shooting hand is used to protect the ball from the

defender.

is made popular by Kareem Abdul-Jabar. This shot is done by turning your body on the side

while the head is still facing the basket. You will jump off with the non-shooting leg and toss to

ball with one hand similar to laying up.

Scoring in a basketball game is important to win a game but don't forget to play defense so

that you prevent your opponent from scoring more than you do.


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10 Basketball Skills You should Learn

Learning how to play basketball is learning its fundamentals. Here are those:

Is important to penetrate to the hoop, move the ball across the court, get away from the

defense, and find a good passing lane. There are different types of dribbles:

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low dribble,

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between the legs dribble

A good offensive attack requires good passing from players. This helps find an open man, to

find a good shooter or to get away from a defender. There are several types of passes you

need to learn:

Overhead Pass

Chest Pass

Push Pass

Baseball Pass

Off-the-Dribble Pass

Bounce Pass

The object of the game is to win by scoring the most points. Therefore, improving the team's

shooting is important to win a game. There are several ways to score in the game:

Jump Shot

Dunk

Alley oop

Free throw

Layup

Three-Point Shot Hook Shot

is essential to gain or regain possession after the shot. Usually, the team who has the most

number of rebounds after the game has more shot attempts and chances to score.

is the only chance that the team has a shot at the basket and scoring. Playing a good offense

requires coordination among players and individual skill to execute well plays.


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Basketball Training Aids to Improve Your Game

Becoming a better basketball player doesn't happen over night. It involves serious work,

discipline, dedication, and the love of the game to become the player you want to be. So to

help you out on your way to become a better basketball player in the future. If constantpractice and sheer dedication aren't enough to improve your game, then you might as well

consider acquiring some effective basketball training aids.

Improving your shooting skills involves correct jump, body form and power. This can be

improved by constant practice. Shooting the ball for several times using one form increases

the chances of making the shot. Bottom line is, if you want to improve your shooting you

should practice, practice, and practice some more.

Oversized basketball - is usually 3 inches larger in diameter than your regular

basketball. This is designed to improve your accuracy in shooting.

Board-less hoop - is designed to improve your shooting accuracy by making shoots

without depending on the board.

Rebounding device - helps you to practice your shooting without rebounding the ball

after every shot.

Shooting straps - is attached to your shooting hand to assist you in maintaining the

right form while taking a shot, make the right follow through, and improve your one-

handed release.

This skill can be improved by using different dribbling techniques and drills. There are 3

dibbling techniques: natural dribble or relaxed dribble, control dribble or dribbling low to

maintain possession under a defensive pressure, and speed dribble or dribbling at a

maximum speed. Different drills include up the ladder, squeeze the bananna, ball slap,

rhythm drill, drop step, pass and catch, hot potato, sit dribbling, spider, dribble 8, figure 8,

one leg, ball drop, and around the world. These drills aren't only applicable to ball-handlers.

They apply to all positions to increase ball handling capability.

Dribbling aid - is designed to help you use your fingertips in dribbling (and not your

palm). It also helps improving your passing and shooting skills.

Basketball goggles - are designed to keep your head up while dribbling your ball. The

goggles block your lower vision so that you practice on not looking at the ball.

There are many exercises you can do to improve your speed and agility. One of the most

effective is the "suicide". Start at the base line and sprint towards the free throw line, touch

the floor and go back. Sprint and touch the mid-court line and back. Sprint and touch to the

farthest free throw line and back. Sprint and touch the opposite base line and back. Do this

several times and will definitely improve your speed. You can also use other sprint training

techniques.


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Speed parachute - uses the principle of a parachute that provides resistance during

sprint. This is used when you are running which helps you improve your speed as you

are being held back by the parachute. Speed parachutes are also used by sprinters

and football players.

Agility ladders - helps you develop eye-foot coordination, foot quickness, and

versatility. You can use your regular ladder to achieve the same result.

Improving the strength and power of your legs will improve your vertical jump. Do squats,

step ups, and lunges. Jumping and hopping drills are effective as well.

Jump boxes - help you improve your jumping ability and overall strength. These boxes

vary in height which you can use to strengthen your leg muscles.

Weight belt - increases your strength, at the same time, improves your vertical jump -

helpful during rebounding and taking perimeter shots. Also available are weights

worn on the ankles.

Jump soles - are training aids that are attached to your own shoes during practice

and training which helps you improve your leg strength and jumping ability.

Stamina training such as road running is effective to build up the heart to go to distance

during the game.

Jump ropes - are the most basic and probably the cheapest basketball training aids

you can have. And they are effective too. Jump ropes improve your heart. Jump ropes

also improve your calf and leg muscles. For better workout results, try weighted jump

ropes.

Take note that these are only aids to improve your game. They aren't designed to

automatically make you a better player. Use them correctly combined with your

dedication, hard work, and love for the game to get the best results.


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Tips for Good Rebounding

Basketball is indeed one of the most popular sports in the world. Through the years, the sport

has created superstars and icons out of basketball players. No wonder, many kids nowadays

aspire to become professional or star basketball players.

Basketball is a very physical game. There is so mush movement. To be able to make a good

play, each basketball player is required to possess great physical stamina and agility to be

able to perform and meet the requirements of the aggressive physical tactics in the game.

This sport has its own lingo. There are plays and specific tactics that have their own terms.

Looking at the mechanics of the game will also introduce you to many more special

vocabulary terms, tactics and game technicalities.

Rebounding is one of those terms. The word actually refers to the act of gaining hold of the

basketball after a free throw or a field goal. When the basketball is shot to the basket, of

course, it will fall back to the ground. That is when the two teams struggle to take possessionof the basketball.

Rebounding is a very significant part of the game of basketball. That is because this activity

defines and rolls the game throughout the entire duration. A good player must be able to

know the basics and some special techniques to be able to make good rebounding moves.

Rebounds can either be offensive or defensive. Observers and experts say that most

rebounding tends to be on the defensive because usually, the defense team is in a better

position or is often closer to the basket.

Thus, whenever there are missed shots, the defensive team can easily recover the basketball

and try to shoot the ball again. If the ball goes to the offensive team, then the defense willstruggle to block the opposing player or recover the ball.

When playing basketball, it is advised that the player be physically fit. The agility,

strength, speed and overall endurance of the body are required for a player to be

able to meet the physical challenges of the game, particularly in rebounding.

But did you know that most basketball aficionados would say that aside from those

attributes, the player must have good natural gifts and characteristics to be able to

play good rebounds? Yes, the above-mentioned characteristics can be acquired

through enduring and patient training and workouts.

But rebounding will require physical attributes like height. Though, many would argue

against the notion that height would make a player more efficient in rebounding,

observers would surely reach a consensus in agreement. If you are 6'11" in height,

you have a great advantage over opponents that stand mush less than your height.

Aside from those physical attributes, there are also other factors that could help a

player put up awesome rebounds. Cite a good rebound to the player's determination,

aggressiveness and positioning.

If a player is determined to gain possession of the ball, he will do his best to reach

that goal and focus while the game is at play. Aggressiveness is needed to be

physically assertive and to be able to take movement in gaining the basketball before

opponents.

Lastly, positioning should be ideal. To be able to reach a good aim at rebounding, theplayer must move close to the basket. By doing so, the player will have greater


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12 Most Important Things To Emphasize On Defense

As a basketball coach, youve probably struggled to find enough time to teach everything

that you want. It seems that all coaches have this problem!To be an effective coach, you

have to prioritize and strategically decide what you will emphasize. Coaching is all aboutwhat you emphasize!

If you do not continually harp and emphasize certain aspects, your defense will not be as

good as it could be. You need to pay attention to detail and correct your players when

needed. To help determine your defensive priorities, we came up with the "top 12 most

important things to emphasize on defense". Of course, every coaching situation is different,

but hopefully this will give you a few ideas and help you determine whats really important.

Here is our list of the top things that we focus on and watch for within our man-to-man

defense:

1. Always stop the player with the ball because thats the only person that can score. If

the ball is in front of you, stop it!

2. Keep the ball out of the "danger zone" and as far from the basket as possible. We put

tape marks 12 feet away from the basket to give players a visual reminder of where

the ball should never be allowed. We call the area inside the tape the "danger zone".

3. Keep your knees bent and stay low. The second you see your players start to stand

up, correct them. If they relax for one second, thats all it takes for the offense to

score an easy bucket.

4. Intensity. Defense is all about intensity. If your players relax for a second, you need

to get their attention.

5. Get back on defense. If your players dont get back on defense, it doesnt matter how

good your half court defense is.

6. Deny all penetrating passes (included the post pass). Never allow passes into the

post. The chances of the offense scoring increase dramatically once the ball is within

the Danger Zone.

7. Always see your man and the ball. Your players need to be focused so that they can

see their man and the ball at all times. If somebody penetrates or passes the ball,

they need to quickly help and rotate.

8. Move on the pass, not the catch. This tactic alone can literally double to quickness of

your defense. Teach your players to start moving to their correct defensive positions

when the ball is leaving the fingertips of the passer.

9. Provide early help and quick recovery. Its vital to any teams defense to have early

help and quick recovery. If you do not have early help, you give up lay ups. If you do

not have quick recovery, you give up open shots.

10. Communicate! Communicate! Communicate! If your players dont communicate,

they will have many problems with screens, rebounding, positioning, etc. Make sure

they yell, Shot when the offense shoots the ball. Make sure they call out screens.

Make sure they communicate help to their teammates.

11. Ball pressure and active hands. Without ball pressure, the offense can operate

comfortably and easily. You never want the offense to feel comfortable. Not to

mention, sagging to far back makes it easy for the offense to make accurate passes in

the post area and pick you apart!

12. Box out. If your defensive players dont block out, all their hard work means nothing.They need to block out on every shot and every possession.


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How to Improve Your Game- Get better Moves

with Style

One of the best things in a basketball game is individuality. For some people, they can oftenshow the best skills when playing the game. The moves that enable better chances of getting

a score are simply priceless during a game.

So when you want to improve your game, you have to get some moves that will likely get a

major advantage against your opponent, they are time-crucial moves that always look good

when done at the right time which translate to your own style and method of playing. Here

are some of the best moves you can learn to improve your game and exploit your opponents'

vulnerabilities;

Crossover dribble is one of the best moves to improve your game. This kind of move has styleand finesse when done right. This type of dribble is done while changing the direction of

dribbling by bouncing the ball from one side to the other. This is often the best exploit to

confuse the defenders momentum because of the dribblers' new direction.

Jump pass is another way to improve your game. This is one of the moves that you can do to

add to your style points, a jump pass is performed while your feet are off the floor. When

done right, it will likely confuse your opponent, causing a fake shot which gives your team

another advantage of scoring.

Another form of assists and form of passing play is the back door; this can be done when a

teammate gets behind a defender to exploit the vulnerable space to perform an easy score.

This move can be perfectly executed when the defender is overly concentrating on defense

leaving them weak to the other player waiting to perform a score.

Finger Rolls are always stylish and a very good way to improve your game; you can perform

one by holding the ball in one hand during lay-ups and lifting your fingers and eventually

rolling the ball into the basket. The motion provides the basketball with a sense of finesse and

graces which the ball will roll around the rim to drop into an easy stylistic score.

When you want more moves to add to your playing game, the jab step is worth a try. This can

be performed when you hold the ball before dribbling, but at the same time your non pivot is

doing a repeated jabbing step. This can be used to see if your defenders weakness and to

guess his next moves by just looking at his reactions to your move. This can be only

performed once in a while to get another stylish advantage on your opponents.

While learning these moves, just keep them your own secret moves for your disposal, your

opponents might know your play and eventually will overcome and outscore your team. They

add up to improve your game and practicing often will enable you to execute often and likely

then to master your own personal playing style.


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Off The Ball

From cars that float to New Coke bad ideas have permeated the marketplace for decades.

The problem with bad ideas is that they always sound like good ideas until you actually get

into them.

By that time it's too late to prohibit the fiasco from occurring. The National Basketball

Association experienced a good idea that turned into a bad reality in the 2006-2007 season

when they introduced their new microfiber ball. Commissioners and regulators in the

corporate office of NBA headquarters thought the new ball would increase points, increase

action on the court and would be better for basketball and its fans as a whole. Unfortunately

three great mistakes led to its downfall.

The first mistake made by the corporate office and commissioner the NBA was not to consult

players on this decision. They were simply notified that in the 2006-2007 season a new ballwould be in play. This led to the filing of a labor union lawsuit as players began to assert their

right to have a say in their own sport. The lawsuit was never resolved because by the time it

came to court the commissioner had pulled the ball and at the beginning of 2007 went back

to the leather ball. This illustrated the problem of NBA officials and players not working

together. The good outcome from this situation was that apparent lack of communication has

been addressed and the league promises more player consultation on decisions from now

on.

Not only were players caught off guard with the new basketball coming into their season, but

they were given almost no time to practice with it. They began using at the start of practiceright before the season began and discovered immediately that the microfiber ball had

distinct differences from the leather ball that they had played with through their childhoods

and into their career. It bounced differently. It felt different. It didn't bounce off the rim in the

same way and it cut their hands. Before they had time to really study the effects of the ball,

the season began. Points did go up during the time the ball was used but so did turnovers

and missed opportunities. Players simply were not ready to begin with a new ball.

Somehow, people in the conference were looking at TV ratings, endorsements, media

controversies, player issues, trading, dress codes, violence and the future while forgetting to

look at the one thing they probably should have considered first: the basketball. Basketball is

about the ball. Professional basketball players have used a leather ball as kids, as student

athletes, and as professionals. All of a sudden the center of their game had been changed.

The good news for the NBA is that they were willing to recognize their mistake and in

midseason change the ball back to the leather ball players wanted. This move opened up the

door for renewed communication on behalf of players and management, and will hopefully

help both sides remember just what this sport is all about.


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Player-Dependent Basketball Offense

Offensive play is actually a team-dependent scheme. Each player must know their roles in

making points. While there may be players who can dominate games, all players must take

action in order to intensify all moves.

In this article, we have listed various responsibilities each player must take.

He plays the offense and should at all times, watch the backcourt. He is more like an

extension of the coach in the court. Therefore, he must bear these qualities:

Good ball handling including dribbling with both hands

Good ball passing

Must have good speed and agility

Must have hard-nosed defense

Must have good hits on outside shots especially in the absence of defense

Must be able to dish-off and penetrate whenever possible

Must have the ability to read the other team's defense

Must have low ego and should not be mindful of the low publicity point guards receive

He is often referred to as the shooting guard or the second guard. In general, he is better

than the other guard. He must have the following qualities:

Good handling and passing

Must be agile and should have quick footwork

Must be good in dribbling with both hands

Must be instinctive while playing

Must also be a good defensive player

Must be consistent with 15-20 foot shot

Must be good at dishing off and penetration

Must be good in reading defense play

Must know the moves even without the ball

His ego must also be kept low as his main objective is to help his teammates scoreand put points on the board.

He is typically the tallest player on the court since he has to guard the inner court. He is one

of the most important players in the game. His qualities must be the following:

Must be bale to move quickly

Must be aggressive in terms of rebounding and blocking

Must have a touch of arrogance mainly for intimidation. He is a king in his ownterritory


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Must be good in short-range scoring

Must have good skills with power lay-ups and make shots on either side of the basket.

Must be good with jump shots and short hooks.

Must be good in defensive leadership and should coordinate with his teammates

Must have good handling, good jumping ability, excellent upper body strength and

strong hands Must take advantage of the defense play The Small Forward He is considered as the

most gifted player. He should have the following qualities:

Must be especially fast

Must have good rebounding skills

Must be a good ball grasper and passer

Must be good in defense anywhere on the court

Must be excellent in scoring and fast breaks

The Power Forward He is more focused on the dirty works and is known for working as the

"enforcer", thus he doesn't receive much recognition. Nonetheless, his actions are vital inoffensive play. Like the center, he also controls the inside court. He must have the following

qualities:

Must have good rebounding skills both for defense and offense

Must be a good scorer, passer and a gutsy dribbler

Must be an excellent hard driver

Must be an excellent runner and should go all the way when on a fast break


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5 Things To Look For In A Vertical Jump Program

If you're looking to improve your basketball skills and want to jump higher or even dunk,

vertical jump programs can help you out. Which jump programs actually deliver the goods

though? There are so many different ones out there, and most of them make claims that theycan't back up. If gaining 15 inches to your vertical without was really as easy as some

programs make you think, wouldn't everybody be dunking by now? So how can you find a

really good vertical program?

Here are the 5 things you should look for in a vertical jump program.

It's important that you can understand what the creator of the program is talking about. It

shouldn't matter if you're a beginner or a professional, the program should be easy for

anybody to start doing without a glossary of complicated terms and words.

Only programs that have plyo and weight workouts are helpful. If the product you're looking

at doesn't have these things, there's no way it can help you jump higher. Plyometrics is all

about explosive movements, which is something you'll need when you try and dunk.

All athletes are at different stages, and what might work for you probably wouldn't work for

someone else. This is why it's very important that a program has enough workouts for

beginners, intermediate and advanced ballers. That way, if you're really good at plyometrics

workouts, but you've never lifted weights in your life, you can create a special workout made

up of the exact programs that you need.

If you can jump higher, you should automatically be stronger and faster, so if you're only able

to jump an inch or two higher, the workout system you have is probably not helping you get

stronger or faster.

You shouldn't have to spend an arm and a leg just to jump high! There are some workouts out

there that are worth the money, but very few of them actually are.

If you can find all five of these things in a vertical jump program, it's a good one, and you

should try it out.


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