Will running cross country effect my vertical leap?

Question

It's my senior year of high school, and this is my first year doing cross country, but i also play basketball for my school and i was wondering would doing cross country running 8-12 miles a day for 3 months effect my leaping ability for the basketball season.

Answer 1

doubtful, it'll help your endurance, and that's also a very good thing.  Good luck.

Answer 2

Effect it negatively or positively? If anything it will effect is positively but not by much

Answer 3

NO but it will affect the explosion and your quickness

Answer 4

well a lil bit cuz ur strengthing ur legs and legs are the main part in vertical leaping

Answer 5

It will help your stamina, endurance, and quickness. Those are really good for basketball.

-Mister J