Increasing vertical jump?

Question

my height is 5'4" and im already 19 yrs old. i used to play volleyball in my high school. at that time, if i jump to reach a basketball ring, my tip of my hand is almost and inch away to the ring. now i want to play again and i want to jump higher.

Is there still a chance for me to jump high again even though i stopped playing for almost 3 yrs?

And can i be able to dunk a basketball?

Answer 1

do calve raises every time you can... when your bored, while your brushing your teeth, whil in the shower, while getting dressed... whenever! It helps a whole lot! If you go to the weight room the (I'm not sure what it's called) little thingy that you get under and it is on top of your shoulders.. if you do that thing (If you know what I talking about)

Answer 2

hey there! i just started this program called jumpsoles. its plyometric training. in other words, it builds up your vert and increases your agility and bursting power. i have only done it for two weeks so far and my vert already has increased by three inches. in only two weeks! its quick, easy, and you do it about 3 times a week. heres the website you can go to and check it out. you can buy jumpsoles from there or you can get them at places like hibbet sports, d**k sporting goods, if you have those places where you are located. but im sure you can find them in other sporting good stores as well. good luck!

Answer 3

Go to a swimming pool and work on your jump in the pool.  Get about chest deep in the water and jump.  The water will act as resistance and will also cushion your landing.  

Dunking a basketball would mean an increase of about 12 inches in your vertical jump.  It is possible, but I would not want to bet on it.  That is a LARGE increase in your jump.  You already have a good jump.  If you had no jump, you could easily increase it by 12 inches, but it is tough to increase a good jump by 12 inches.