Kevin Barber Sprite Dunk Contest Winner-How to Jump High

Being able to dunk adds versatility to your basketball game. But being able to soar takes your game to the next level. Kevin "KB" Barber, winner of the 2011 Houston Sprite Dunk Constest Explains HOW to JUMP HIGH!

5'10 Kevin "KB" Barber won the 2011 NBA Sprite Dunk Contest in the Houston, TX Region.

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Growing up Kevin Barber always wanted to know how to jump high. Jumping wasn't always easy for him. We asked him a few questions to get to the bottom of his jumping ability.

When was the first time you dunked a basketball and how many times can you remember getting hung on the rim just trying to dunk for the first time? I first dunked the ball after my senior year in an open gym. Ball came off the rim and I jumped for the rebound and it landed in my hands and so I dunked it. Caught me by total surprise!! After that, I went to work. Started with a tennis ball, then volleyball, then womens ball and then mens basketball. I would get hung all the time but I stayed in the gym all summer trying and trying and trying.

How did you feel the first time you dunked a basketball? I was in total shock but at the same time I was so excited knowing that I could definitely get better and actually dunk “on purpose”. I knew I had to learn how to jump high!

What things did you do to specifically work on your hops? I did a lot of jump rope and a lot of staying in the gym trying. I bought that jump manual and it's crazy because you work and kill your legs trying to dunk that they eventually start building themselves up and you begin to get extra confidence with every attempt and every day that passes by.

So would you recommend that Jump Manual To other kids? Definitely! Like I said if you want to lean how to jump high, then its a good idea because it helps you focus on the things that get your hops right.

What dunks did you use to win the DUNK contest? To win the dunk contest, I did a windmill and a backwards dunk to win the contest.

Who is your favorite dunker of all time? My favorite dunker would have to be Vince Carter

If a Kid asked you how to dunk, what would you tell them? Hard work, persistence, and confidence. If you got the money, buy that Jump Manual.  Don’t let anyone tell you that it cant be done and that it cant be done in style.

What is your vertical jump? Vertical is about 45 inches.

CHECK OUT Pictures Below of  Kevin "KB" Barber at the NBA Sponsored 2011 Sprite Slam Dunk Contest in Houston, TX. Dont forget to vote for him on NBA.COM/DUNK

This article is about how to jump high. There were things in this article that teach you to jump high. Some of the things recommended include jump exercises. Those Jump exercises will help increase your vertical jumping. That jump manual seems to have helped Kevin learn about jumping vertical. In the manual he said there are lots of jumping workouts. Once you can jump higher you will learn how to dunk on your own. The main thing is to focus on how to vertical jump. Concentrate on the muscles that aid you to jump vertical. That's it make sure you vertical jump jump and  vertical jump.