Anybody 6' & under dunk a basketball?

[black03ram]

I'm 5'11 and experimenting with different training programs that help increse my vertical. I borrowed a friends video "Maximum Vertical" and I'm using their program that consists of polymetrics and strength training. But I also heard that using wobble boards can really help the vertical. So I was wondering what kind of training programs you guys have gone through or heard about.

 

[pwr_machine]

6' tall here. When I was a buck 60 or less, I was hanging all over the rim. 70 pounds later, I'd be lucky to touch the rim. I never did anything special to train for jumping. I simply played everyday and kept trying to get higher and higher every time I played. I started by slapping the backboard following lay ups, then graduated to actually slamming the ball down.

 

[kentucky]

sorry, but white men can't jump.

 

[Aussie Juga naught]

sorry, but white men can't jump.

 

[Tagio]

hey on this topic.. how much vert do you need to dunk at 5'11?

 

[sinjinsmythe33]

several variables to consider

in addition to vertical. how long are your arms and how large are your hands? if you can palm the ball it is an advantage. im 5-9 and best i ever did was dunk on a nine and a half foot rim. but.... i can still finger roll!

 

[PolishHammer1977]

sorry, but white men can't jump.

oh no???

click on this
http://www.steelinferno.com/Dave6.jpg

 

[Fast Twitch Fiber]

I just want to be able to touch the rim. I'm 5'9". What's considered a good vertical leap for normal folks? ie. not pro athletes. I'm about 5" away from the rim now.

 

[tiger88]

i would say for an average personm 25 inches .... i am not sure though

 

[MeatHead57]

i can almost get it to the rim im 5'7