Do you jump higher off one foot or two feet

Why do i jump higher off 2 feet than one?

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Two foot jumping uses more strength and power. One foot jumping utilizes more plyometric ability. You have better developed strength than plyometric ability. There’s a good explanation here http://verticalleaptraining.blogspot.com

Why do i jump higher of 2 feet then i do off of 1 foot??

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You jump higher off of 2 feet because its sort of like a habit, which you developed to become more efficient. If you had started all your sports and stuff jumping off 1 foot, you probably would be stronger with that. The above people are ri…

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Can you jump higher off one foot or two?

Q: Just curious, I jump higher off of one, but my friend jumps higher off of two. Also does anyone know why this might be? Surely jumping off 2 feet has more power behind it, but so many people jump off 1 and still get super high!

A: One for sure. Going off one leg, the momentum of your arms swinging and your other leg swinging up is added to your forward momentum for a much higher jump. But most of the other players on my team jump off two feet. LeBron says he can get a foot higher off one foot (and he has a 44″ vertical off two feet).

why do some people jump higher on one foot while others jump higher off both feet?

Q: are they just made like that?is it changeable?I jump higher off two feet i was wondering if i could become a 1 & 2 footed jumper at the same time

A: Most people jump higher off of both feet. In high jump competition, it’s illegal to jump off of both feet, probably because it would be an unfair advantage.Suggest that you ask this question in YA, “Sports / Olympics.”

Why do some people jump higher on one foot while others jump higher off both feet (please someone answer this)?

Q: are they just made like that?is it changeable?I jump higher off two feet i was wondering if i could become a 1 & 2 footed jumper at the same time

A: That depends on what kind of jumping.If you are talking about standing and jumping then you can jump higher off of two feet.If you can run into the jump then if you have good technique you can jump higher off of one foot.Probably the biggest reason some people can jump better with two feet while others jump better with one foot is their coordination and how well they control their bodies.You have more power off two feet, but if you can convert your speed to vertical then you can jump better off one foot.