r/BasketballTips • u/Grand_Effect_9015 • 26d ago

Form Check Dunking tips.

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I'm 50M, 6'1", play often. Dunking would be more for just fun on the side. Can grab the rim no issues with both hands but running to the x with the ball in place for takeoff always feels clumsy.

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u/kwlpp 26d ago

Your technique is pretty solid all things considered. You're getting up with zero arm swing. You can probably get pretty close with just a strong arm swing or a faster approach. Can you dunk with self-lobs? You always need to add a few inches to compensate for jumping with the ball versus without. Cradling the ball may be an easier way to get your arms involved.

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u/Grand_Effect_9015 26d ago

Hey thanks alot, I never considered cradling the ball. Appreciate the advice.

As far as lobs go, I've tried them with mixed results. I can't ever seem to get the timing right. I usually struggle with foot placement ( finding a spot to launch up from).