Alex Ram

Did you know that jumping higher is a skill that can be learned? If you learn the proper jumping techniques and practice them, your vertical leap can improve dramatically. I don't know how many times I have been on the basketball court and I see a guy who is so close to dunking but he just can't seem to throw it down.These guys try to dunk time after time using the same approach, the same mis-steps, and the same form, getting THE SAME RESULT......a missed dunk! If they would just take the time to make a few simple adjustments in their jumping form they would be able to get the extra inches they need to throw it down. Believe it or not changing your form and implementing the PERFECT jumping technique can increase your vertical by 3-6 inches! So what is the perfect jumping form.....let's take a look.Listed below I have the 7 steps to a perfect jump. Remember this is just a brief summary of jumping form but all the steps are there. If you would like more in-depth information on increasing your vertical jump go to the links I have listed at the bottom of the page.1. Warm Up - Warming up before you prepare to jump will increase the elasticity of you muscles and joints. It will improve blood flow to your muscles as well.2. Stretch - Yeah, Ok, so it's not very exciting. However, stetching increases the elasticity of your muscles and this is exactly what we want.3. Eliminate All Mental Blockages - Develop the mindset that you are going to muster up all the potential that you have within you. Failure cannot be an option or you won't be successful! Visualize yourself jumping higher than you ever have before.4. Exaggerate The Last Step - This will lower the body and prepare you for exploding up.5. Use the Whole Body - Use your arms and lower back to propel yourself in a synchronous upward motion. Point your toes slightly upward toward your knees just before explosion to allow for a full range of motion.6. Use Your Momemtum - Practice transferring your foward momentum upward without slowing or stopping before you explode up for your jump.7. Be Quick - You must perform these movements quickly in order to allow all your momentum to fluidly transfer upward and increase your vertical. Going too slow, shuffling your feet, or over-exaggerating the last step will throw off the synchronization of the movement.Hopefully you were able to learn something or pick up a tiny gem from this overview of the proper jumping form. If you would like additional information about how to increase your vertical leap visit the links I have below:A little about me...Learn more about how to Increase Your Vertical. Stop by Brayden Fisher's site at www.40inchvertical.net and see what it can do for you.