If you want to learn how to jump higher in basketball, it is important to look at different ways on how to push yourself to the limit. You might think that the normal vertical jump exercises such as jumping and squatting are the only things you could do to improve your vertical. However, experts believe that the more creative you are in pushing yourself to the limit, the more improvement you will achieve in the long run. Here are some exercises that you might not normally see or practice but will actually help you increase your vertical jump.
- Sprints (Band Resisted) – In a resisted sprint, you will need a strong band. Tie both ends to a pole in such a way that it will form a loop where you could insert your body into. After which, enter the loop and let the band rest on your abdomen. Sprint forward to the farthest the band would let you to and touch the floor, increasing your distance and your speed as you go along. Do this around eight times.
- Jumps (Band Resisted) – Just like the band resisted sprints, a band resisted jump requires that you tie a band to a pole. Wear the band the same way as you would in a resisted sprint, allowing it to rest on your abdomen. Now, make two large steps on the first two counts and jump on the third count, pushing as far as you can with the resistance.
- Skipping – This is not the normal type of skipping you would see kids do. Find an open space and mark your beginning and ending lines. From your beginning line, skip forward landing only on your toes and pushing the distance of your skips until you reach the ending line. Repeat it from the ending line to the beginning line for at least eight rounds.
