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The vertical jump matters everywhere in basketball, from rebounds to blocks. The good news: it responds well to training.

What works:

• Basic strength: squats, Romanian deadlifts, single-leg work
• Plyometrics: box jumps, depth jumps, repeated jumps
• Technique: arm swing and a quick approach
• Freshness: jump work at the start of a session, not when tired

The mechanics of an elite jumper: vertical jump mechanics.

Have you measured your vertical? What’s in your programme?

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Keep in-season jump training low in volume. Games and practices already include hundreds of jumps. One or two short, high-quality sessions a week are usually enough; the bigger loading block can come in the off-season.

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