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This video is a godsend for anyone who wants to improve their dunking jump. Too many TH-camrs focus on power exercises to improve your vertical. They will do nothing if you don't know the proper technique. Too little credit on their technique is given to athletes who can jump. Personally I never balled competitively so I never really worked on this but always thought that my technique was very poor as I had no idea how to jump at a hoop. Back then I also ran a 4.9 40, also with poor technique. I trained with a track team for a winter and improved my forty 4.6. Not world beating but a big improvement for me. I tell this story to encourage anyone who wants to improve their jumping to heed the advice on this video. Beautifully broken down steps and practicing the footwork as well. I also believe athletes will improve power by practicing these techniques. Well done!
To be honest Isaiah, I really needed this. I have been discouraged because I have been trying to dunk for approx. more than 2 years now and haven't done it yet.... But this definitely encouraged me to keep going for that dunking dream!!
Always felt like i had the power and explosiveness, but couldnt execute the technique and coordination. Other videos never cover this in this exact detail. Thanks isaiah this is the greatest technique video ever so far
Facts tho, I’m very coordinated with footwork and all around other places but I’ve always felt I wasn’t using my full jumping ability and I’m 6ft now😭 I’m finally realizing I needa be dunking 😂
Isaiah you've been going OFF on the amount of video's you've been posting and it's SO nice. I already have a 38 with pretty good technique but any small tips help, im tryna get my 1 leg vert up rn so this helpful.
That was so good! Thank you. Never seen anyone break it down in to the three different techniques anywhere else. And 'toe, toe, flat foot, penultimate, block' is going to be my mantra. 👍
@@IsaiahRivera1yo Isaiah, ive had some trouble extending my penultimate step and landing on my heel. could you maybe make an updated tutorial on the penultimate step. love you man❤
Vert Shock completely transformed my game! I couldn't even dream of dunking before, and now it's a regular part of my game. You can find it here while it's still available: th-cam.com/video/XSwHcXpwD0o/w-d-xo.html To anyone who wants to increase his vertical jump as well: - Focus on exercises that target the muscles used in jumping, such as squats, lunges, calf raises, and deadlifts. Incorporate both bodyweight exercises and weighted exercises to build strength. - Plyometric exercises help improve the power and explosiveness of your muscles. Include exercises like jump squats, box jumps, depth jumps, and bounding in your workout routine. - Work on your jumping technique to optimize your performance. Practice jumping with proper form, including using your arms to generate momentum and landing softly to reduce impact. See you guys when you reached your vertical jump goals!
So needed thx u Update after practicing the walking drill for a week and change. Now I can run into a two foot dunk without having to think about it. The walking practice makes everything Come together. Thanks again
That made laugh when you said "When I was younger". I just turned 50, I actually wish I had these resources when I was younger. I'm 5'11" and used to be able to dunk, nothing special just a regular one handed dunk. Now I can't even touch the rim. I've been getting back in shape want to at least touch the rim again.
As you dunk the ball into the hoop, try to throw the ball to yourself or pull it back and down under the front rim. Most dunk misses is the ball hitting back rim.
Hi. Excellent explanation. One question, I'm a left leg jumper but if I want to turn me a two foot jumper... ¿How will be my 3 last steps?... Left, right and left? (jumping with both last legs?)
I’m 6’4 and was a collegiate high jumper (one foot). This isn’t like being right or left handed. If you’re a hefty guy, two feet is more practical because you won’t be able to produce or convert the speed. The quick answer is to develop both, and use both as needed. There’s no good reason to pick just one. Why would you? Jumping one footed is quick and practical in layup and drive situations. Two foot is steadier for controlled situations. Develop both. Practice one foot jumping by doing layups. Don’t focus on power. Focus on getting as close to the rim as fast as you can (as though you’re being trailed by a defender). Accelerate so that you reach near 100% full speed your last two steps. The acceleration should feel like a ramp. Slow, slow, quick-GONE. Don’t load your jump like a leg press, explode the jump like you’re punching the ground. Think small rubber bouncy ball…not trampoline. Think violent, instantaneous explosion, NOT a hard push. Lightning strike, not strength. Doing high knee skips in a field or driveway REALLY helps. The skip should be a quick rhythm, buh-boom, and you should aim to soar. Fast forward motion, massive arcs. For two footed, practice standing jumps without a run. This will teach you to use your body - including your arms and appropriate leg bend - to maximize force. This will teach your brain how much arms, legs, and explosion are needed for max height without wearing you down from repeated run-ups. Combine this with run-up approaches keeping in mind that it is your SPEED that turns the standing jump into a launch.
Very impressive vertical leap, next level. My top jump was mid 30s back in middle/highschool before an injury. Currently focusing on sprinting but relearning my jump technique. All the best. 🤍🖤
Great video dude but quck question tho. IF my jumping leg is my left, even though im not a lefty, should my penoltimate step still be left or should it be the other one
Hello brother, I have a problem with dunking the ball, as when I jump to dunk the ball, my hand goes up above the rin but I cannot dunk the ball, I can only do it sometimes
Wow, I was asking chapgpt of videos to learn how to jump and I saw and instantly I tried, it was like incredibly efecctive, I could jump more like with five minutes of try
Would you say shorter people should focus on 2 foot jumping target than 1 foot ? I ask because I’m a 1 foot jumper at 5’6 and can get half of my ppm above the rim but I feel like I’m hitting a plateau off 1?
Just keep jumping. Everybody's body is different. Practice both jump forms. If you're a natural one foot jumper switching to two isn't going to really increase anything.
For one foot jumpers, what’s the best way to hold the ball for a power jumper? The video shows a lob, but who is a good example of a power jumper that doesn’t lob?
I cant junp 1 foot i just dont hqve any power to go up when i 1 foot jump i jump longer not higher however with 2 foot i can realy grt high af like atleast 40+ vert
I have "better" and a more defined technique in my 2step (learnt from this video), but my 1step is alot more natural and gives me more height for context
I love playing volleyball and im left handed and i jump with left right and when it comes to one leg i can only jump with my right leg ? I have very weak left leg ??
If I jump one foot off of left, but left-right off two, am I mixing things up unnecessarily? Should a left foot 1-foot jumper be going right-left normally? I noticed that my penultimate step switches sides from my 1 foot and 2 foot jumps.
what are the differences between one foot and two foot jumping? (i mean like what are their differences in the performance of the jump/their advantages or disadvantages)
So i am able to easily dunk with 1 foot but i really struggle to even Touch the rim with 2 feet. This is really confusing because i am 2 Meters (must be about a high 6 in freedom units) tall and can literally Touch the net when standing. It can logically not be the raw jump strength because 1 foot is no problem at all but i am not that fast either. Can anyone tell me where tf my problem is? Thank you for the help and the great tutorial tho still🙏
im 6'4.5, 8'4.5 reach at 15 with a 26inch standing vert and 26.5 max vert, how can i fix this? I dont think i should be jumping equally on standing and max vert. I think my technique is ok and doesnt seem to be the problem, and i feel like there is something else holding back my max vert.
Have you ever found jumpers that their armswing kind of lazy in the weaker arm? It looks like slower going into the takeoff jump, My friend have that and have to cue him
Just turned 14, 5,11 and this video really helped me to get better jumping off of two because originally my max vert running off one is 38 and max vert running off of two is 32 hopefully I will be able to get higher off of two next time I vert check but I definitely feel more bouncy off of two keep it up with these videos
can you dunk? if no then how much of your hand is at the rim? because im 5,11 and idk vert but last time i checked it was 31 (probably higher now), one foot jumper and i can get my palm on the rim and close to dunking (sometimes i rim glaze dunk) and wingspin does affect it also but im just curious. also 5,11 and 38 vert is amazing for just 14, im 16 and considered good compared to my age group
You don't have 38 inches of vert. I'd bet my mortgage on that. Cause you'd have two handers, 360s, windmills, and probably an eastbay. 38 inches of vert is dumb high. The NCAA average for football is 32. Yeah no. Not at 14. We'd know who you were if that were the case. You'd be State level in everything, and getting offers.
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This video is a godsend for anyone who wants to improve their dunking jump. Too many TH-camrs focus on power exercises to improve your vertical. They will do nothing if you don't know the proper technique. Too little credit on their technique is given to athletes who can jump.
Personally I never balled competitively so I never really worked on this but always thought that my technique was very poor as I had no idea how to jump at a hoop.
Back then I also ran a 4.9 40, also with poor technique. I trained with a track team for a winter and improved my forty 4.6. Not world beating but a big improvement for me. I tell this story to encourage anyone who wants to improve their jumping to heed the advice on this video. Beautifully broken down steps and practicing the footwork as well.
I also believe athletes will improve power by practicing these techniques.
Well done!
To be honest Isaiah, I really needed this. I have been discouraged because I have been trying to dunk for approx. more than 2 years now and haven't done it yet.... But this definitely encouraged me to keep going for that dunking dream!!
You got this!! Isaiah, he is on this channel haha
Don't stop man, that's the number one rule. Don't stop and you won't fail.
@@IsaiahRivera1 heck ya
@@IsaiahRivera1thank you 😮 🙏🙏🙏
Hope to go to a dunk event you’re at or a dunk camp!!
@@SKIMSAMdid you dunk yet?
Always felt like i had the power and explosiveness, but couldnt execute the technique and coordination. Other videos never cover this in this exact detail. Thanks isaiah this is the greatest technique video ever so far
Same here
Facts tho, I’m very coordinated with footwork and all around other places but I’ve always felt I wasn’t using my full jumping ability and I’m 6ft now😭 I’m finally realizing I needa be dunking 😂
Isaiah you've been going OFF on the amount of video's you've been posting and it's SO nice. I already have a 38 with pretty good technique but any small tips help, im tryna get my 1 leg vert up rn so this helpful.
I'm gonna send this to everyone in the gym who asks me how to jump higher
Good idea 😂
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I can't thank you enough, I am trying to help my 13 year old improve her jump as center and power forward. Keep up the great work :)
That was so good! Thank you. Never seen anyone break it down in to the three different techniques anywhere else. And 'toe, toe, flat foot, penultimate, block' is going to be my mantra. 👍
BEST VIDEO IN TH-cam, I’VE BEEN WAITING THIS FOR SO LONG. THANK YOU!!!! You started posting very good videos Isaiah, keep that👍
More to come!
@IsaiahRivera1 yeah, this content is amazing keep up the good work!!!
@@IsaiahRivera1yo Isaiah, ive had some trouble extending my penultimate step and landing on my heel. could you maybe make an updated tutorial on the penultimate step. love you man❤
Vert Shock completely transformed my game! I couldn't even dream of dunking before, and now it's a regular part of my game. You can find it here while it's still available: th-cam.com/video/XSwHcXpwD0o/w-d-xo.html
To anyone who wants to increase his vertical jump as well:
- Focus on exercises that target the muscles used in jumping, such as squats, lunges, calf raises, and deadlifts. Incorporate both bodyweight exercises and weighted exercises to build strength.
- Plyometric exercises help improve the power and explosiveness of your muscles. Include exercises like jump squats, box jumps, depth jumps, and bounding in your workout routine.
- Work on your jumping technique to optimize your performance. Practice jumping with proper form, including using your arms to generate momentum and landing softly to reduce impact.
See you guys when you reached your vertical jump goals!
So needed thx u
Update after practicing the walking drill for a week and change. Now I can run into a two foot dunk without having to think about it. The walking practice makes everything Come together. Thanks again
You're welcome!
I have a mental block n I love how you’re breaking it down
Very well explained! I finally understand the difference between each type of jump and the position of the feet in each type of jump. Thanks a lot!
Wow that’s phenomenal . Thanks so very much for your help and support ❤
Can't wait to try this, hopefully be dunking soon
Thank you! Probably, the main thing to do is to practice as much as possible:)
Absolutely!
This has to be the best vid abt jumping techniques
Another gem dropped 🥳🥳🥳🥳
Yessir 💪🏼
Brilliant. Thank you for your work and time. Now, practice!!!
this video has 0 dislikes!!!!! i know why, its a great vid
That made laugh when you said "When I was younger". I just turned 50, I actually wish I had these resources when I was younger. I'm 5'11" and used to be able to dunk, nothing special just a regular one handed dunk. Now I can't even touch the rim. I've been getting back in shape want to at least touch the rim again.
amzing bro this actual helped so much tysm
I haven’t even tried this 🏧 and I feel like I’m about to fly amazing video. I know you got a posterizer Kit💪🏽
I'm going to implement your tips right now! Let's see how it goes
this is literal gold
Great video! Im trying to get my vert up and this was very helpful!
Thanks Isaia, what an incredibile content
thx for the tips my finishing so good like kyrie irveng neng finishing🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I searched for so long and finally found this video 🎉
Thank u so much bro.u the goat 🐐
Amazing video
Thank You! Even Tho i am 1 Year Late.. I Am 6'9" And Managed To dunk On a 10 Meter Hoop!
I can quite easily grab rim at 5’11-6’0 but I’ve never learned the proper jumping method I just jump ❤
Thank you for this
Heck ya I’m a 5’6 girl on my dunk journey gettin rim
i would never party unless it’s a family party. subscribed.
i jump very high but i can’t dunk consistently, i can’t palm the ball so most of the time it slides of my hand any tips?
Probably just spend some time tryna work on ur grip bro bro
Try to use your hand and clamp the ball in between your fingers and wrist
Two hands
As you dunk the ball into the hoop, try to throw the ball to yourself or pull it back and down under the front rim. Most dunk misses is the ball hitting back rim.
Finger tip pushups helped me grip the ball. I started on the floor then moved to two basketballs, one on each hand.
That was helpful
Hey I really would like to join THP but I just want to know the different prices that there are for the coaching.
I need this video but for in game dunks
Hi. Excellent explanation. One question, I'm a left leg jumper but if I want to turn me a two foot jumper... ¿How will be my 3 last steps?... Left, right and left? (jumping with both last legs?)
How do I know if I’m a one or two foot jumper?
become both, i started with one, now i can do two
I’m 6’4 and was a collegiate high jumper (one foot).
This isn’t like being right or left handed. If you’re a hefty guy, two feet is more practical because you won’t be able to produce or convert the speed.
The quick answer is to develop both, and use both as needed. There’s no good reason to pick just one. Why would you? Jumping one footed is quick and practical in layup and drive situations. Two foot is steadier for controlled situations. Develop both.
Practice one foot jumping by doing layups. Don’t focus on power. Focus on getting as close to the rim as fast as you can (as though you’re being trailed by a defender). Accelerate so that you reach near 100% full speed your last two steps. The acceleration should feel like a ramp. Slow, slow, quick-GONE. Don’t load your jump like a leg press, explode the jump like you’re punching the ground. Think small rubber bouncy ball…not trampoline. Think violent, instantaneous explosion, NOT a hard push. Lightning strike, not strength.
Doing high knee skips in a field or driveway REALLY helps. The skip should be a quick rhythm, buh-boom, and you should aim to soar. Fast forward motion, massive arcs.
For two footed, practice standing jumps without a run. This will teach you to use your body - including your arms and appropriate leg bend - to maximize force. This will teach your brain how much arms, legs, and explosion are needed for max height without wearing you down from repeated run-ups. Combine this with run-up approaches keeping in mind that it is your SPEED that turns the standing jump into a launch.
gained 15 inches vert in a year thanks to isaiah
Very impressive vertical leap, next level. My top jump was mid 30s back in middle/highschool before an injury. Currently focusing on sprinting but relearning my jump technique. All the best. 🤍🖤
Can you go into a bit more about the falling into and not pushing hard on the 3rd to last step in one of your shorts?
Should I jump off my first foot or both if I’m trying to get my first dunk
Man I'm telling yall my verticals increased
Woah. This turned out so well @cjchampion
I need to work on that third step for my two foot. i am not pushing off enough there
isaiah i just wanted to ask u, is creatine good for athleticism and jumping?
yes
Just curious. What is the radio between your (squat or deadlift) and your body weight?
Great video dude but quck question tho. IF my jumping leg is my left, even though im not a lefty, should my penoltimate step still be left or should it be the other one
Brb sending this to everyone
How I know if i should go right-left or left-right on 2 foot jump and I’m comfortable with the 2 is one better than the other?
Hello brother, I have a problem with dunking the ball, as when I jump to dunk the ball, my hand goes up above the rin but I cannot dunk the ball, I can only do it sometimes
Practice on low rims
How do I deal with shin pain? I started to jump off one foot (left) and am feeling my shin. It hurts when I do a one-leg jump while taking off.
rest, progress slowly up from low to mid plyo
do tib raises
so glad isaiah is a L-R i don't have to do mental conversions
Hehe 😂
Do I start pushing off the ground when I plant my plant leg off two feet or wait for both feet to plant before I push off?
Both feet have to be on the ground. But don't overthink it, it happens naturally
@@IsaiahRivera1 okay
Wow, I was asking chapgpt of videos to learn how to jump and I saw and instantly I tried, it was like incredibly efecctive, I could jump more like with five minutes of try
What defender is going to let you run from the three point line
What foot do I plant down first before jumping?
Dude I found out this when failing a layup I accidentally put my right future down but just the front and jumped like 4 inches taller
I'm just interested in seeing how high John can get if he does two foot jumps because so far I've never seen him do them in all the videos.
Would you say shorter people should focus on 2 foot jumping target than 1 foot ? I ask because I’m a 1 foot jumper at 5’6 and can get half of my ppm above the rim but I feel like I’m hitting a plateau off 1?
Just keep jumping. Everybody's body is different. Practice both jump forms.
If you're a natural one foot jumper switching to two isn't going to really increase anything.
Lol you tall bro
For one foot jumpers, what’s the best way to hold the ball for a power jumper? The video shows a lob, but who is a good example of a power jumper that doesn’t lob?
What shoes do you use?
thanks
I cant junp 1 foot i just dont hqve any power to go up when i 1 foot jump i jump longer not higher however with 2 foot i can realy grt high af like atleast 40+ vert
Really loved the two step technique, but i am mainly a one step jumper and also a toe runner so that technique looks really awkward. Any tips?
I have "better" and a more defined technique in my 2step (learnt from this video), but my 1step is alot more natural and gives me more height for context
which foot do I use based on my dominant hand?
Can you tell me why do I have knee pain only when I jumped of 1 foot but not of 2?
I love playing volleyball and im left handed and i jump with left right and when it comes to one leg i can only jump with my right leg ? I have very weak left leg ??
What if you master both fast jumping and power jumping on the one foor technique. Is it benefitial? Or do I overcomplicate it to my self?
Overcomplicating
Do we need a Long penultimate for one foot ?
If I jump one foot off of left, but left-right off two, am I mixing things up unnecessarily? Should a left foot 1-foot jumper be going right-left normally? I noticed that my penultimate step switches sides from my 1 foot and 2 foot jumps.
Tbh I always think the reason for that because if you hoop and you shoot a lot we go right left when catching and shoot
Your goats thx fr
Bro i jump 17 cm above the rim but can't able to dunk 😢, any solution regarding this ..
Should you learn to jump all 4 ways or just focus on 1
what are the differences between one foot and two foot jumping? (i mean like what are their differences in the performance of the jump/their advantages or disadvantages)
One foot jumping is a lot faster. There isn't one that is better than the other. It just depends on your body.
So i am able to easily dunk with 1 foot but i really struggle to even Touch the rim with 2 feet. This is really confusing because i am 2 Meters (must be about a high 6 in freedom units) tall and can literally Touch the net when standing. It can logically not be the raw jump strength because 1 foot is no problem at all but i am not that fast either.
Can anyone tell me where tf my problem is? Thank you for the help and the great tutorial tho still🙏
How did you shift from short penultimate to long?
im 6'4.5, 8'4.5 reach at 15 with a 26inch standing vert and 26.5 max vert, how can i fix this? I dont think i should be jumping equally on standing and max vert. I think my technique is ok and doesnt seem to be the problem, and i feel like there is something else holding back my max vert.
If your standing vert is the same as your running vert, then it's definitely your technique.
Most meticulous technique video on the internet for free
Great
Have you ever found jumpers that their armswing kind of lazy in the weaker arm? It looks like slower going into the takeoff jump, My friend have that and have to cue him
Yup, you gotta consciously work on it til it feels natural
@@IsaiahRivera1 he has straight arm swing not the circular one. Thank you anyway!
Just turned 14, 5,11 and this video really helped me to get better jumping off of two because originally my max vert running off one is 38 and max vert running off of two is 32 hopefully I will be able to get higher off of two next time I vert check but I definitely feel more bouncy off of two keep it up with these videos
Damn mf how much u squat
That’s an insane vert for a 14 year old
can you dunk? if no then how much of your hand is at the rim? because im 5,11 and idk vert but last time i checked it was 31 (probably higher now), one foot jumper and i can get my palm on the rim and close to dunking (sometimes i rim glaze dunk) and wingspin does affect it also but im just curious. also 5,11 and 38 vert is amazing for just 14, im 16 and considered good compared to my age group
@@Shadow-hu9pg yeah I got my first dunk at 13 started being consistent like a month after I turned 14
You don't have 38 inches of vert. I'd bet my mortgage on that. Cause you'd have two handers, 360s, windmills, and probably an eastbay.
38 inches of vert is dumb high. The NCAA average for football is 32. Yeah no. Not at 14. We'd know who you were if that were the case. You'd be State level in everything, and getting offers.
Hey man I was wondering how do you find time to do training, dunks, videos, while having a baby and a wife?
you are the GOAT
Time management haha
Jesus loves you so much and He is waiting for you with open arms
Please accept Him in your life while He is near
as a 411 guy i should completely forget about ever being able to dunk lmfao
Dunk on 9
What is your height sir?
Am I lackin technique if I can jump higher off of one rather than two?
Could be a lot of different things, not just technique. It might just mean you're a natural one foot jumper
gem
How to dunk:
Step 1: lower the hoop
Step 2: place small trampoline under the hoop
Bro do a video with only 1 foot dunks in a dunk session
Isaiah, I sent a application to start thp. When and where do I check to know if I’m able to hop on the program? Thanks
6'2 Can't even dunk on a 9'5 rim. Ankles and Shins sting when i jump on 1 leg
why does it feel impossible for me to jump off two feet after just trying it out on one??
maybe because ur a one foot jumper. it depends cus not everyone is a 2 foot jumper. i personally generate most explosiveness off of 1 foot
My technique honestly isn’t that good and yet I still jump high. I tested for a 36-37 running vertical
This should be part of the Bible 😂
Can jogging regularly can add vertical inch in your jump?
No.