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    White Men Can Jump

    At least this one can.

    (Sorry about the 2nd video. It's a little crooked. And FYI, that's an 8ft fence behind the goal for those of you that doubt the true height of the rim. Also note that I am only 5'7.)

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    http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...06779998245435

    http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...35195156036782
    Last edited by mavsluva; 07-01-2007 at 12:53 PM.

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    How tall are you? That way you can figure about what your vertical is.

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    Quote Originally Posted by inheritmylife
    How tall are you? That way you can figure about what your vertical is.

    I'm 5'7. I edited my initial post after your response with that info.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mavsluva
    I'm 5'7. I edited my initial post after your response with that info.
    Now that I think about it, it'd be how tall is your hand, arm extended overhead?

    Ahh, either way, that's an impressive feat my friend.

    I can do the same thing, but my hand is too damn small to palm a basketball, and I can't get that high with both hands on the ball.

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    nice, especially since u r jumping from 2 ft instead of 1

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    Quote Originally Posted by inheritmylife
    Now that I think about it, it'd be how tall is your hand, arm extended overhead?

    Ahh, either way, that's an impressive feat my friend.

    I can do the same thing, but my hand is too damn small to palm a basketball, and I can't get that high with both hands on the ball.
    Yep, you're correct in your statement in regards to properly calculating a vertical jump.

    I can dunk a volleyball fairly cleanly. I back rim a basketball every time, though.

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    Nice! I can dunk a womens basketball but the mens is too large for me to get a grip on.

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    Nice jump. I'm 6'3" and I'm not sure I could still dunk, haven't tried since high school.

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    Some good lift, mavs.

    Do you train for any explosivness? If not, a few months of some serious explosive-strength training and you'll be two handing a ball like nothing.

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    Strength Shoes!!

    Im sure you've used those before.
    I just started myself.

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    ^lol, I was thinking more along the lines of power cleans, snatch, push press, etc. but, hey, if the strength shoes are legit let us know!

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    Got good hops bro.
    Buff

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    wow... can you do a summersult in your next video for us!!!!

    That is actually pretty sweet? You play any ball in college?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sir Lifts-a-lot
    wow... can you do a summersult in your next video for us!!!!

    That is actually pretty sweet? You play any ball in college?
    Nope, I've never played any organized basketball. I play in some pick up games at my local gym, but that's about it. That hoop is in my drive way and I shoot on it all of the time for exercise.

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    nice ups mavs. you gotta jam it with both hands tho lol

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    lol I wanna see some MJ free throw line stuff mavs!!!

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    malv did u use the up up down down traingle traingle circle square cheat?

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    malv did u use the up up down down traingle traingle circle square cheat?
    i knew it. ban him.

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    Ok lets try with a basketball in your hand this time =]

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    thats a sweet jump...im 5'5 and i dont think ive ever touched the rim on any basketball net in my entire life..aside from the time i used a recycling box on a driveway net in middle school...

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    good job and you look in great shape too. me, i cant touch the bottom of the net.

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    im sorry but i dont see whats so impresive about jumpin and catchin the ring..

    my nephew does the same and is 14.

    not a dis,i just dont get it

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    Quote Originally Posted by ronan the barbarian
    im sorry but i dont see whats so impresive about jumpin and catchin the ring..

    my nephew does the same and is 14.

    not a dis,i just dont get it
    Man, that is overly impressive in regards to your nephew. I hope he becomes the next Michael Jordan! I wish him the best of luck!

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    Not bad for a short guy, LOL!!! Seriously though 5'7 and grabbing the rim is impressive, but it's not considered a vertical jump if you are running and jumping. Vertical jump implies jumping from a standing position.

    As far as the 14yr old doing that, it's not uncommon. Both my sons play in AAU tournaments every year where 13-15 yr old kids are dunking on a regular basis, but what the cat failed to mention is these kids are usually 6' and over. My 13yr old is 5'6-5'7 and he is grabbing mid net with a running start. So what you are doing is really impressive.

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    You need to do some explosive jumps, get some jumping shoes and come back in 2 months and turn that video camera on and dunk that bad boy!!. That would be impressive at that height, either way man, good for you, cause some people can't even grab the net..

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    Actually, Mavs...I was more impressed with your second chance video. Nice work my friend!

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