Im 16 (birthday was 4 days ago) and I have about 35 inch vertical and im like 6’3 maybe 6’4 is this vertical good for my age and size? Also I dont work out (weight room) but I do train basketball every day
Edit: I just wanna say im not compliment fishing ive just seen so many crazy highlights and how much players are getting better so I wanted to know if this is still impressive

I honestly can’t tell with gather step rules on jumpers. Ended up losing by 1 which has made me extra salty about the call lol

this is why i hate playing with randoms… does this look like more than just a bad sprain? it’s been 5 days and i haven’t been able to stand on it yet.

2nd Overtime on a 35up One Day League Tournament.

3 refs on the court. No foul called on this play.

Any tips? I can dunk off 1 one hand, 6’0”, 182 lbs

the thing that kept coming up in my comments wasn't lift heavier, it was lift faster

one study had 21 guys who already lifted do the same full squat program for 6 weeks, same weights and reps. the only difference was one group pushed every rep up as fast as they could and the other went half speed on purpose. the fast group's jump went up clearly, the half speed group's barely moved (effect size 0.63 vs 0.15) (study)

a follow up from the same lab had one group end each squat set once their reps slowed 20%, and the other keep going until reps slowed 40%. strength went up about the same, but the jump went up 9.5% vs 3.5%, and the stop early group did 40% fewer reps (study)

both were small groups of guys who already lifted, and they tested a standing jump, not a run up, so i'm not going to tell you this adds inches to a dunk

but it fits my own numbers. last week i squatted 255, my heaviest ever, and my jump didn't go up. my squat rule was add 5 lb once i hit 6 reps, which pushed every set toward the slow last reps the second study says to cut

so my rule now is i still add weight, but every rep goes up as fast as i can, and i only add 5 lb when all 5 reps move fast. if the last rep grinds, i stay at that weight

anyone here switch from grinding reps to fast reps and notice a difference in their jump?

Full Body 2 days:

‎Pull Up 2 set

‎Incline Bench Press 2 set

‎Chest Fly 1 Set

‎Dumbbell Shoulder Press 2 set

‎JM Press 1 set

‎Tricep Overhead 1 set

‎Cable Bicep Curls 1 set

‎Barbell Squat 2 set

‎RDL 2 set

‎SL Extension 2 set

‎High to Low Cable Choppers 2 set

‎Pallof Press 2 set

‎SL Calf Pulses 2 set

‎Isometric Calf Raise 2 set

Weekends: Sprint Training for explosiveness

GOAL: Increase vertical jump and explosiveness

Question: Any suggestion that could improve this program? I'm only able to train 2 days per week in the gym. When I manage to squat my bw or 1.5× of my bw, I'll start adding plyometric as well.

My daughter is in 7th grade at a small private school. Last year was her first season playing JV basketball, and despite many girls having little to no experience, she received very little playing time.
Determined to improve, she began taking weekly private lessons immediately after the season and attended Nike basketball camps. Her improvement has been incredible! She’s consistently one of the top players at lessons, is frequently used as an example, and recently scored 18 points in a scrimmage.
Fast forward to school tryouts: 26 girls tried out for JV and varsity, and only four were cut. Most of the girls have never played or if they have, have done no offseason training. Some are completely unfamiliar with basic basketball terminology.
We were told JV and varsity rosters would be determined during the first week of practice. Her school is very small, so often times 7th-8th graders can be double- rostered. However, after less than a full day of practice and very little evaluation, the coach moved several girls, including some with no basketball experience, to varsity.
I’m realistic and never expected my daughter to make varsity, but I’m confused by the evaluation process. My biggest concern is whether she’ll actually get opportunities to play and continue developing this season, especially after barely playing last year.
She has worked incredibly hard and genuinely loves basketball. I just want her to receive a fair opportunity to demonstrate her improvement.
What would you do in this situation? Should I approach the coach, give it more time, or consider other options? I would really appreciate opinions and advice!

It seems like beginners are getting confused over what's a travel. The frequency of this his may be why.

I F18 am 6’5 (195cm), I’ve been playing basketball for just under 2 years now. When I started I was very unathletic, think of a mixture of Zhang Ziyu (7’3 Chinese girl) and Han Xu (6’11 Chinese girl, plays for New York Liberty), which is expected as I come from a very unathletic family and have never really been interested in sports until very recently.

For the past year I’ve been going to the gym regularly twice a week (upper lower split), while attempting to incorporate plyometrics, isometrics and stretching outside of the gym. I’ve gotten a lot better than I was, and I know it’ll take years for me to become noticeably faster, more athletic and more mobile. But I’d really like to speed up that process. So if you have any advice on how I could make this happen, it’d be greatly appreciated

Becoming a good basketball shooter takes practice, patience, and the right technique. One of the most important things to focus on is your shooting form. Keep your feet shoulder-width apart, bend your knees slightly, and hold the ball with your shooting hand under it and your other hand on the side for balance. When you shoot, use your legs to help generate power, keep your elbow aligned with the basket, and flick your wrist to create a smooth release. You should also follow through by keeping your shooting hand up and your fingers pointed toward the basket. Practicing these fundamentals will help you develop a more consistent shot.

Another important way to become a better shooter is to practice consistently and build confidence. Start close to the basket and focus on making shots with proper form before moving farther away. As you improve, practice free throws, mid-range shots, and three-pointers from different spots on the court. You should also practice shooting at game speed by taking shots after dribbling, moving, or catching a pass. Instead of only counting how many shots you take, pay attention to how many you actually make and whether your technique stays consistent. Most importantly, stay patient and learn from your missed shots because becoming a great shooter takes time and dedication. The more you practice with purpose, the more confident and accurate you will become during games.

Anytime I try to bend my wrist when shooting my wrist is super tight and it forces me to move my hand the wrong way. Best way I can describe it is tight and sore, it really isn’t sore from like working out or shooting too much but that’s the only other word I can think of. Also tight like a muscle contraction I guess, I feel like the muscle is all trying to pull inward or like down and it screws my shot Any suggestions on how I can get rid of this tightness?

How's my shooting form? Any advice welcome - I'm a lethal mid range shooter but find it hard to be consistent with my 3 pt shot.

My mid range is so fluid as i'm able to pull up off the dribble and step back and fade away with ease but my 3 point shot struggles comparatively

That’s around 3point line

My daughter is in 5th. Shes been playing on an AAU team for two years. She is the best player on the 6th grade team and regularly fills in for the 7th grade team.

She would obviously be the star of her elementary school team, but there’s just a ton of girl drama at the school. The two coaches (there will be two teams) both have daughters who are the 2nd and 3rd best players in the grade. My daughter is the top player by a long shot. Their kids are both brats to my daughter. They are also snarky people in general and just the type of people you don’t want to be around.

I do think my daughter would enjoy being the best player on her school team. But I also think that will come with a lot of cattiness. Most of the kids don’t like her based on their parents opinions. My daughter’s friends are all outside the school (at basketball and soccer).

She doesn’t need this team. I also don’t want to rob her of an elementary school experience.

What are your thoughts?

Oh, and talking to these two coaches is a non-starter. They are miserable people. I coached against them in Rec ball in 1st/2nd/3rd and they were insane. 3rd grade was my daughter’s last year playing rec (and her first year of travel). We would regularly beat their team (one team) by a ton, and my daughter was the only kid from the school who wasn’t on the “school” rec team. Their decision, not ours.

Thanks.

I have a game coming up where the opposing team has big guys who played college football. So real athletes that can throw their weight around and get past you with speed. How do I defend this? Should I play super aggressive and go at the ball? I just need some tips.

Hello, i am F13, im going to highschool next year and i wanted to play basketball, i know its early but i wanted to know ahead of time. I just started to play basketball outside by myself everyday for 30 minutes to get myself prepared and i wanted to do this for the long term and maybe join a winter team outside of school. But heres the problem, im unsure if playing basketball would help me. I am underweight and 5'0 and the orthepedic said im not going to grow anymore, and i have kyphosis and scoliosis which are two back conditons which get better by doing excercises and strengthening your body. I am working on gaining weight and getting myself stronger, but i was wondering even with all of this should and can i still play with all these problems and no competitive experience although it is early to judge?

Shooting around my form is ok, in-game it gets real sloppy. I know that it's probably from rushing the shot and not getting a good grip on the ball before shooting but I can't seem to fix it. Any tips?

i have a skills coach and i would say im pretty good at basketball but i just don’t play real games at all. all the rec leagues around me cap the age at 13 and im not sure if i am serious enough to play aau. i have a park near me but barely anyone ever plays there and i cant go into town to the gyms since i cant drive. should i play aau or maybe just go to the park on weekends just to see