Before any jumping training program begins, you need to know your present maximum vertical jumping ability. Without being able to measure where you are starting, it can be very hard to determine if you are making any improvement. Worse yet with an improper jumping training program, you could be decreasing your vertical without knowing it.
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One of the primary concerns of every coach is the development of a tall player. This is a key element in beginners basketball instruction. By much individual coaching and special drills, the tall, awkward player often can be developed into a smooth, coordinated big man that can wreak havoc with the opposition. Most championship teams [...]
Alan Barch Jr. (5′9″) Sets World Record In Vertical Jump
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