Jumping high is a critical skill for a basketball player. An increased vertical leap will improve a player's ability to bring down rebounds, release contested jump shots and block shots. It is possible to increase your ability to jump higher and...
To increase your jump, you need to do two things: build your leg muscles and train your nervous system to activate them explosively and at the same time. Strength, size and explosiveness are each built slightly differently. For example,...
High school athletes often have a burning desire to become more productive in the sports that they compete in. One of the areas they want to show improvement in is vertical leap. When you can get higher vertically, you have an advantage in...
Having the ability to jump high is important in sports like basketball, football, volleyball and baseball. The movement patterns involved with jumping include bending at the knees, hips and ankles. When you bend at the knees, you work multiple...
Jumping is a part of many sports. Whether your sport is basketball, track, volleyball, skateboarding, tennis, football, cycling, mountain climbing or gymnastics, the ability to jump well without injury is a valuable asset. With a few exercises...
The hip flexors, including the rectus femoris and the iliopsoas, lie on the front of the hip and thigh. When they contract, they bring the femur, or thigh bone, closer to the torso. This is the opposite movement of what happens in the air when you...
Some fitness experts believe that wearing ankle weights for limited amounts of time during jump training may help you jump higher. There are, however, conflicting opinions on this as the risk of injury may far outweigh any perceived benefit. Many...
Increasing your height in track and field's high jump requires you to increase leg strength and power along with adjusting your start, run and take-off form. Practice high jump movements along with strength training four to five times each week to...
If you are looking for a medium for a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout, jumping rope is a worthy option. Because a jump rope is compact and jumping rope is easy to do just about anywhere, you can use jump rope for your regular HIIT...
Competing in the high jump requires you to be aware of where your body is in the air at all times, which is much more difficult in a layout position with your back to the ground. When first learning to jump, you may think you are arching your...
The high jump is one of the most challenging events in track and field. High jumpers are strong, flexible athletes who easily bounce off the ground and gain vertical lift. Good high jumpers build up speed on the approach and execute the right...
There are three recognized techniques used in high jump: the Western roll; the straddle; and the Fosbury flop. The Western roll and straddle are seldom used in serious competition because most jumpers find the flop technique allows them to jump...
The first recorded high jump event took place in Scotland in the 19th century and since then many techniques have been used by record-setting athletes. The straddle technique is one in which the athlete diagonally approaches a horizontal bar,...
In the 1960s, an Olympic athlete named Dick Fosbury made history with the "Fosbury Flop." Fosbury sprinted to the bar, turned his back and was the first to perform the high jump headfirst. Fosbury won the gold medal in the 1968 Olympics and...
The high jump is a track and field event testing your ability to jump over a horizontal bar. Both men and women compete in this event in which the jumper runs towards the bar and launches his body over it onto a soft mat. The bar is higher as...
The Foundation for Spinal Cord Injury Prevention, Care and Cure reports falls from trampolines often result in crippling injury, including paralysis and/or death. MayoClinic.com states trampolines pose a high injury risk for children and adults....
High-altitude climbing and base jumping are two of the most extreme athletic endeavors anyone can attempt. Both sports demand maximum preparation before even considering participation. They require discipline and training. Those who attempt either...
According to ex-Olympic wrestler and jump rope expert Buddy Lee, jumping rope for 10 minutes provides the same exercise benefits as 30 minutes of jogging, two sets of tennis singles or 30 minutes of playing racquet or handball. Speed jump ropes...
Your body relies on regular aerobic activity to maintain and improve your overall health. In fact, aerobic activity is so essential that even the government has become involved in setting recommendations. The Centers for Disease Control and...
Interval training is an effective way to burn the same amount of calories that steady-state exercises burn in a shorter amount of time. This is done by alternating periods of high- and low-intensity exercise. Intervals typically last between three...
When Dr. James Naismith introduced the game of basketball in 1891, his original rule book called for a jump ball after every successful basket to determine possession. However, that rule lasted less than half a century, as a 1936 rule change...
Though Michael Jordan has retired from basketball, he's still considered an athletic legend by many in the sports world. The former Chicago Bulls player, nicknamed "Air Jordan," was the recipient of multiple prestigious awards, including the NBA...
Increasing your vertical leap can be accomplished in a few weeks with the appropriate training. The process is a bit more complicated than repeatedly jumping as high as you can. Strengthening your muscles and controlling their movement in a way...
The ability to jump high is an important skill for many sports, like basketball and track and field. Some have an innate talent for jumping high and others have to train to increase their vertical leap. Training to increase vertical leap includes...
When it comes to your vertical jump, every inch counts. The vertical leap is one of a few tests coaches use to determine athletic ability. A great score on your vertical leap can mean the difference between playing and riding the bench. Overall, a...
The sight of a volleyball player jumping high over the net and smashing the ball to the floor on the other side is always exciting to watch. Of course, the spike would not be possible if it weren’t for the player who set the ball in the...
Anyone watching gymnastic floor exercises might have seen one or more gymnasts perform spinning leg jumps. The trick is done with one leg bent at the knee and both arms extended out from the sides similar to the blades of a helicopter. A spinning...
Basketball players, coaches and fans may disagree on what makes an athlete a key player on his team -- whether by scoring a game-winning basket, setting up an offensive play for the team's top shooter or defending an opponent's top scorer. Yet...
Sprinting is an all-out run, trying to move from one point to another as fast as you can. It is considered an anaerobic activity because it is very short duration and does not require the presence of oxygen. Increasing your power can improve your...
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