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Why is my running vertical so low?

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Jet036, Feb 12, 2013.

  1. Rodman23

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    probably the way you try to jump with one leg, you are not creating the jumping force correctly from one leg
     
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    I'm pretty much like the exact opposite

    I can dunk on occasions jumping off one leg, but can barely touch the rim jumping off two legs

    how do you do layups then op with a 7' one foot vertical..
     
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    7 inch vertical, lol.
     
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    that's not nice. Clearly OP has MS.

    But really, he has to be doing something seriously wrong to not be able to jump higher than that.
     
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    impressive flip fat man.. puts me to shame
     
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    could be a technique issue here. when you're running and jumping you tend to go more horizontal as compared to vertical with a dead jump. you should be able to do more than 7 if you can go 24 with a dead jump. try to jump straight up rather than forward.. if you're running your momentum will carry you forward anyways.
     
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    Dragic + player option
     
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    That's my guess He isn't jumping up but rather forward. Even though you're running forward you still have to gather yourself and go up
     
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    This video could help also.

    <iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/N1tMlXsFXOA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
     
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    impressive
     
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    try taking off from two instead of one, some people are natural one legged or two legged jumpers. Practice your take offs and foot planting.
     
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    Are you white?

    Are you a midget?
     
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    CourtOfDreams can jump, oh yeah, CourtOfDreams is real good at jumping.
     
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    Thanks a lot for the advice guys. I appreciate it.


    Maybe I was exaggerating. TBH I have no idea what my running vertical is; I just know it's super low. Maybe it's 12''. I'll try to measure next time I play.
     

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