

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?><rss version="0.91" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>HoopsVibeBasketball coaching  Vertical Jump Improvement</title><link>http://www.hoopsvibe.com/basketball-coaching/vertical-jump-improvement/index234.html</link><description></description><language>en-en</language><image><title>HoopsVibe</title><url>http://www.hoopsvibe.com/images/hoopsvibe_sml_logo.gif</url><link>http://www.hoopsvibe.com/</link><description>NBA BAsketball, NCAA and Streetball. News, interviews, videos, wallpapers, reviews and more</description></image><item><title>How to Measure Your Vertical Leap</title><link>http://www.hoopsvibe.com/basketball-coaching/vertical-jump-improvement/how-to-measure-your-vertical-leap-ar23384.html</link>   <date>2005-08-30T13:29</date><description>Although various methods are used to gauge different types of leaping ability the standard measure of a player s vertical jump can be obtained by following the steps below. 1. Stand with your side to a wall and have someone mark off the highest point you can reach while flat-footed. 2. Cover the underside of the tip of your middle finger in ink. 3. Move one step back from the first mark that of your reach . 4. Without taking more than a step into it jump off of both feet and ...</description><author>Hoopsvibe.com - </author><dc:date>2005-08-30T13:00</dc:date> <dc:format>text/html</dc:format> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:creator>Hoopsvibe.com</dc:creator> </item><item><title>Nine Weeks Jump Program</title><link>http://www.hoopsvibe.com/basketball-coaching/vertical-jump-improvement/nine-weeks-jump-program-ar23228.html</link>   <date>2005-08-3T11:56</date><description>This is a great 9 weeks jumping training session. Follow it carefully to get real results. Always take 60-90 seconds minimum of rest between sets. Weeks 1 amp 2 Pick 2 exercises to do 3 times per week from the list below. 1. Jump-rope 3-5 sets of 100 reps 2 sets 1 on each leg of one-legged jumping of 100 reps. 2. Square jumping create a square with four quadrants on the floor use tape or something and jump around into each square in a clockwise and the counterclockwise ...</description><author>Hoopsvibe.com - </author><dc:date>2005-08-3T11:47</dc:date> <dc:format>text/html</dc:format> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:creator>Hoopsvibe.com</dc:creator> </item><item><title>Air Force Jump Program</title><link>http://www.hoopsvibe.com/basketball-coaching/vertical-jump-improvement/air-force-jump-program-ar23227.html</link>   <date>2005-08-3T11:57</date><description>You can eliminate the arm exercises. You don t have to do the number of jump ropes instructed but no less than 300. You should walk around in 10 pound ankle weights as much as you can at least for 6 hours. Here is the program. Monday Stretch Quads Hamstring and Calves Jump rope on toes 600 reps Power Cleans 3x20 Squats 3x20 Dumbbell Lunges 3x20 Standing Toe Raises 3x20 Leg Extensions 3x20 Leg Curls 3x20 Bicep Curls 3x20 Bench Press 3x20 Squat without any weight 3x1min Calf rises ...</description><author>Hoopsvibe.com - </author><dc:date>2005-08-3T11:44</dc:date> <dc:format>text/html</dc:format> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:creator>Hoopsvibe.com</dc:creator> </item><item><title>Anti Gravity Jump Program</title><link>http://www.hoopsvibe.com/basketball-coaching/vertical-jump-improvement/anti-gravity-jump-program-ar23226.html</link>   <date>2005-08-3T11:57</date><description>Monday and Thursday Warm Up- Jog or skip ropeStretch - full body stretch hold each stretch for 15 secondsElevated Toe walk- Do this work about 20 reps on each foot basically walking on the heel of your foot so when you walk your toes are up in the air Weight Training 1 Squats- first 4 weeks do 20 reps next 4 do 15 reps final 4 do 10 reps gradually up the weight you do 4 sets2 Leg Extensions- always 3 sets of 10 but increase the weight3 Calf raises- 3 sets of 20 and increase the ...</description><author>Hoopsvibe.com - </author><dc:date>2005-08-3T11:42</dc:date> <dc:format>text/html</dc:format> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:creator>Hoopsvibe.com</dc:creator> </item><item><title>Five Star Jumping Program</title><link>http://www.hoopsvibe.com/basketball-coaching/vertical-jump-improvement/five-star-jumping-program-ar23224.html</link>   <date>2005-08-3T12:10</date><description>The difference between this program and others is that this program works on jumps that you use in the game of basketball. It also works on one leg jumps enabling more powerful drives. Lastly it increases endurance making 4th quarter jumpshots feel the same as second quarter. This program should take no longer than 15 minutes and should be done 4-5 times per week. Rules 1. Jump as high as you can on EVERY jump.2. Do not bend deeply at the knees.3. Jump quickly - Explosive jumps.4. In ...</description><author>Hoopsvibe.com - </author><dc:date>2005-08-3T10:36</dc:date> <dc:format>text/html</dc:format> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:creator>Hoopsvibe.com</dc:creator> </item><item><title>Vertical Greatness for Beginners</title><link>http://www.hoopsvibe.com/basketball-coaching/vertical-jump-improvement/vertical-greatness-for-beginners-ar23223.html</link>   <date>2005-08-3T12:11</date><description>Suggestions 1. Eat healthy.2. Drink plenty of water.3. Try not to ball. I know you love it but where talking vert here people.4. Don t give up.5. Don t overtrain. If you feel like you re overtraining take as many days off as you need to. Remember you re more important then a higher vert. Exercises explosive calf raises depth jumps jump roping one-leg jumps high knees butt kicks Basketball Balancing sprints. PROGRAM 1-10 weeks of hard work but it should pay off ...</description><author>Hoopsvibe.com - </author><dc:date>2005-08-3T10:09</dc:date> <dc:format>text/html</dc:format> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:creator>Hoopsvibe.com</dc:creator> </item><item><title>Own the Airways</title><link>http://www.hoopsvibe.com/basketball-coaching/vertical-jump-improvement/own-the-airways-ar23222.html</link>   <date>2005-08-3T12:14</date><description>Note Quality of the exercise is MUCH more important than quantity. 5 reps of proper form will get you in the air much higher than 20 reps of poor form. Also if you want an explosive vertical who doesn t you must train that way Do every exercise as explosively as possible and go for maximum height. You re vertical will improve like you never thought possible if you go for more distance on every jump. This is telling your body that you need to get higher. Your workouts should not ...</description><author>Hoopsvibe.com - </author><dc:date>2005-08-3T10:02</dc:date> <dc:format>text/html</dc:format> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:creator>Hoopsvibe.com</dc:creator> </item></channel></rss>