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Step 1: Get In Shape
- To effectively slam dunk, you need to be able to jump fairly high. To improve your vertical jump, you'll need to tone your leg muscles. Some of the exercises that target your leg muscles and can help you build the power you'll need to dunk include:
- Squats
- Lunges
- Squat jumps
- Jumping rope
- Leg presses
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Step 2: Lean How to Jump
- Although you may find yourself most impressed by the two-handed dunk, most people can get more air and have increased dunking success by taking off from one foot and dunking with one hand. To maintain stability and balance while jumping, you'll likely want to jump with one foot while dunking with the opposite hand. So, if you're a right-handed shot, take off with your left foot while holding the ball in your right hand—like a lay-up, but with a much higher jump. To fully concentrate on jumping, try mastering this technique without a ball at first. Try to touch the rim—if you can, you're almost there.
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Step 3: Practice
- Once you feel that your jumping is up to par, it's time to try dunking. If you find yourself unable to dunk a basketball, practice your technique using a smaller ball, like a golf ball or tennis ball. If you're having some success dunking these smaller balls, gradually work your way up to dunking a full-sized basketball.
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