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Hey Mark,Have you ever heard of the Air AlertII
jump program. They say it will give an extra 8 to 12 inches on your vertical jump garenteed.I am 5 foot 10" and can touch the bottom of the rim. I really want to dunk. Is Air Alert II worth my time? What is your take on it?
Hello Gabe!
I've never been a proponent of these gadgets. God only granted so many out there with given ability to sky, or height to dunk for that matter.
The very best excercise you can endeavor is jumping rope. Dedicate a thirty minute routine everyday to it. It will enhance your stamina, vertical leap, agility, and quickness.
I know everybody wants to dunk a ball. It's all over the place. But if you do all the other stuff to become a better player, you'll gain more respect from your peers. How many guys who just dunk are considered great players? Was Magic Johnson known for dunking? Larry Bird? Isaiah Thomas? Jerry West? Bill Walton?
Just remember that it only is two points at a time. Doesn't matter if it looks cool or not.
Just my honest opinion.
Mark Berrier
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| Comment | Thanks a lot! I was starting to think that there was some serious mechanical problem with my shot! It's glad to know that I just need more time and practice. Thank you again! | ||
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Mark Berrier
Expertise
How to teach the following: How to-dribble, shoot, pick and roll, give and go, screen, break a press, beat a zone, how to defend a man-to-man, how to defend a zone, or how to defend a good shooter, defend a good rebounder, etc. Also, coaching techniques as dealing with attitudes, or scheduling practices, or drawing up plays, or dealing with foul trouble. I can talk extensively about foul shooting, or getting in position on the lane to rebound after a free throw, fast breaking after a free throw. I can reply to fast breaking, rules of the game, or any number of related ideas, etc.
Experience
I played Middle School, High School, Junior College. I coached HS my Senior year in college while Student Teaching. I coached three years in HS and now coach Little League as I own my own business. I also attended coaching clinics regularly at Duke, Wake Forest, and UNC-Chapel Hill.
Organizations
In the past I belonged to the North Carolina High School Athletic Association.
Education/Credentials
I have a BA dgree in History from UNCGreensboro Class of '82
Awards and Honors
All Conference in HS and Lost in State Championship Game my Senior Year.
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