Guide: How to Train Yourself to Dunk a Basketball
The Slam Dunk There are few things in sports more impressive than a monster slam dunk. Sure, it’s only worth two points, the same as a layup, but it looks a heck of a lot cooler! Not only that, but a commanding dunk has the power to turn the momentum of a game, fire up the crowd and deflate your opponent’s ego. Dunking a basketball is a skill some players take for granted. If you are 6-foot-6 and can jump through the roof of the gym, you probably aren’t going to benefit much from this article. On the other hand, if you are under 6-foot and have always wanted to throw one down, there is no reason you can’t work toward this goal. Maybe you can grab the rim on a good day, or maybe you’re really close but not quite there. There are things you can do improve your ability to dunk, and your hard work will definitely have rewards. In fact, that was me back in high school. At 5-foot-10 I worked and worked until I was able to get the ball over the rim. In this article, I’...
