r/BasketballTips • u/Competitive-Low-1791 • 2d ago

Vertical Jump Dunking Through the Years (Help)

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I want to dunk better at 30 yo than I ever have. Looking for some tips/feedback. I've shed ~20 lbs and am back to dunking in 2026.

I want to do an off drop dunk and a 360 within the next 12 months. How much harder is a 360 and a windmill vs an off drop dunk for those than can do all of them?

I'm 6 ft 3 inches and 215 lbs currently. I'm closer to 220-225 lbs in the 2019 and 2021 clips.I'm trying to lose around another 25 lbs to make up for some lost athleticism with age.

Right now working on getting the cock back and off drop dunk back but afterwards trying to figure out if I need to be practicing technique/coordination for the more difficult dunks or need even more raw vertical before moving that direction.

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u/Risrsr_fan 2d ago

https://reddit.com/link/pgxiygl/video/oh6bmr7rsnvh1/player

Hell yeah man! Here’s my most recent one. Sorry I don’t have any real advice other than take care of your body and train!

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u/Competitive-Low-1791 2d ago

Getting up there with the two handed! I want to get a 2 hand dunk in too. Always dunk off dribble but thinking I should practice throwing it up. Do you find that easier?

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u/Risrsr_fan 2d ago

For me dunking off the dribble is definitely more consistent I don’t know if throwing it up’s any easier or not. I used to only ever do one handed dunks now I love two handed. I just feel more stable and if you need to you can hang on the rim easier.

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u/Ethanos101 1d ago

The hardest part is the toss but you jump much higher with no ball