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Why is my running vertical so low?

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  1. Jet036

    Jet036 Member

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    My non-moving 2 legged vertical is ~24 inches (I know - not that great) but my running 1 legged vertical is like 7 inches or something. I don't understand how people can generate so much force with just one leg - even considering they're using a great deal of momentum. Can anyone give me any advice on how to increase my running vertical? I don't want to pay for an expensive program that'll probably end up being a scam when all I want is a few pointers. Thanks.
     
    #1 Jet036, Feb 12, 2013
  2. apollo33

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    Be black
     
    #2 apollo33, Feb 12, 2013
  3. Yung-T

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    Fap with your leg instead of your hand.
     
    #3 Yung-T, Feb 12, 2013
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    There are different types of jumper. You got your leaper, the guy like lebron that has insane one leg dunks. You got your two foot power dunker, a guy like Blake Griffin. Then you have your plyometric jumper that needs to get a hop step to jump monstrous, like Vince.

    Walking lunges are excellent for one leg dunkers or first step explosion.
     
    #4 cheke64, Feb 12, 2013
  5. apollo33

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    You should ask Clutchcityreturns

    he's like under 6 foot and can dunk super well.
     
    #5 apollo33, Feb 12, 2013
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    Strength shoes. Buy a pair and use them...you'll notice a difference.
     
    #6 RockFanFirst, Feb 12, 2013
  7. Jontro

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    True. look at them crazy hops!

    <iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/dCGqi1mUtsA?list=UU72UbMb16_Vs_zHRNiGVWJQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
     
    #7 Jontro, Feb 12, 2013
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    This video has increased my confidence in my own game.
     
    #8 Ubiquitin, Feb 12, 2013
  9. Angkor Wat

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    That linsanity dunk inspired you to test your running vertical? Lmao
     
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    Uhhh, yeah.
     
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  11. Jet036

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    Great...another LOHer
     
    #11 Jet036, Feb 12, 2013
  12. Jet036

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    I mean LOF
     
    #12 Jet036, Feb 12, 2013
  13. Angkor Wat

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    Lol really? My comment screams LOF? Somebody is a bit sensitive this morning. I have been here long before you.


    .....Much longer than your running vert :eek:
     
    #13 Angkor Wat, Feb 12, 2013
  14. Jet036

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    I have been here a long time.

    Bet it really gets the girls wet when you tell them that.

    Taking a random thread topic and tying it back to Lin is pretty characteristic of LOFs. And so what you've been here a long time? You were probably a YOF before you were a LOF.
     
    #14 Jet036, Feb 12, 2013
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    why are you derailing this innocent thread about hops you fool
     
    #15 apollo33, Feb 12, 2013
  16. Angkor Wat

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    Yea to got me pal, I'm on this basketball site for the girls. I love this, I've been called a Lin only fan and a hater on this forum. Life is complete!

    Why did i reference it? Umm I don't know, maybe it was because it was a positive from our last game where Lin, who is a houston rocket, showed that he had a decent running vert with that dunk. And you know, this is a HOUSTON ROCKETS FORUM, so it kind of relates.

    And I'm not going to argue my fandom with you. I forgot more about the rockets than you actually know. So relax bro, transfer your anger and go work on that running vert

    [​IMG]
     
    #16 Angkor Wat, Feb 12, 2013
  17. Jontro

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    He's so hot, that Chandler.
     
    #17 Jontro, Feb 12, 2013
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    Chandler checking out dat ass
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  20. B-Bob

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    Running vertical of 7"... is this possible for a human being with knee and ankle joints?

    OP, do you bend your knees when you run?
     
    #20 B-Bob, Feb 12, 2013
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