Man, I am 40, 5' 11'' and thought that the dream of dunking will remain just that. A dream. Now, I am seriously trying to fulfil it. Thanks for the inspiration!
I'm 43 years old now and when I grow up I want to be like Andy. You have been one of my biggest inspirations for several years since I first discovered you. Great to see you posting again!
@@thomast5670 this is what’s so crazy about the rules! Some refs would call this. Others wouldn’t. And in the last 5 years it’s gotten even less clear as players really push the limits on the rules. 😂
I agree, refs can be very inconsistend in calling this. But by the rulebook your son's move was not a travel, similarly to your spin move at 3:12. By the way, love your content. Keep it up and I'm sure you'll be able to dunk again 👍
I'm 42 never be able to dunk before your journey is an inspiration for me man. May i ask what did you do to gain that leap for dunking. Could you share your workout please?
Not a travel in NCAA/NBA at least. -- NCAA Rule 9, Section 5. Article 5. After coming to a stop and establishing pivot: a. The pivot foot may be lifted, but not returned to the playing court, before the ball is released on a pass or try for goal; -- NBA Rule 10, Section XIII d. If a player, with the ball in his possession, raises his pivot foot off the floor, he must pass or shoot before his pivot foot returns to the floor. If he drops the ball while in the air, he may not be the first to touch the ball.
Seriously though Andy. Looking good. I'm just starting my journey of getting back in shape. Lost about 12 lbs in the last week, but still have like 35 I would like to loose. Also, looks like you are no longer in AF?
You ever work with athletes that have gained a lot of weight since their playing days? Did they just power through it or did they have to lose a significant amount to get back to jumping?
Yes - definitely recommend getting in good shape and reducing bodyfat first before doing a lot of jumping. The good news is there are significant vertical jump gains just from reducing bodyfat (as long as you can keep your strength levels). But jumping a lot with high bodyfat is likely going to lead to injuries.
There are many factors such as maintaining strength as you lose bodyfat. But assuming your strength stays the same or even improves I would estimate 1-2 inches for every 5 lbs of bodyfat lost
I’ve had terrible knee pain in the past as well including a pretty serious knee injury when I was 38. You can likely get rid of it through proper training. There is hope!
@@SymbianBlack oh that’s what that is! No I’m not taking them. I’ve wondered what my levels are but since I feel good I haven’t explored it further. I have heard that once you start them you have to stay on them the rest of your life so I hope to keep feeling good and not need to pursue that. Are you taking them?
@@thedunkcamp no and I’m not for that reason. That once you jump on you gotta stay on. And staying on means being dependent health wise and financially.
