Jump Expert Daniel Back "Jump Science" Shares Everything You Need to Know About Jumping Higher

Welcome to the Good Drill Pod with Bobby Whyte, Coach Ross, and Combo! In this episode, we’re joined by vertical jump expert Daniel Back for an eye-opening discussion about the art and science of performance training.

We break down the mechanics of jumping, the secrets to sprinting faster, and how to balance sport-specific training with overall athleticism. Daniel shares his unique perspective on low-rim dunking, movement challenges, and why understanding the feel of training is just as important as the exercises themselves.

Expect plenty of laughs, practical tips, and expert insight in this packed episode. Whether you’re a coach, athlete, or just a fan of performance training, you don’t want to miss this one!

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00:00:17 - Welcome/ Intro
00:01:29 - What does it mean "Everybody Dunks"?
00:04:46 - Low-rim dunking practice for female athletes
00:09:10 - Variety in training & athletic development
00:12:37 - What's the most efficient way to get somebody to jump higher?
00:17:33 - Specificity in jump training
00:19:50 - The weight room and its influence on jumping higher
00:25:54 - The best jumpers are intuitive
00:26:45 - Logic vs. intuition when training
00:31:43 - Having a plan
00:32:09 - Communicating mechanics mechanics & technique when training
00:33:18 - Minimal jump instruction
00:35:50 - Sprinting vs jumping
00:42:02 - Teaching shin angle change in training
00:44:20 - Shin angle change skepticism
00:45:43 - Shin angle change: Physical challenge or skill?
00:48:07 - Interference Effect
00:49:27 - Athletic volume and its value
00:53:50 - Why do players' skills shift as they get older?
00:55:37 - College and it's affect on athletes
00:58:11 - Culture in basketball training
00:59:57 - 1 foot vs. 2 foot jumping
01:01:56 - Dealing with injuries while training
01:03:27 - Coaches punishing players for how they jump
01:04:50 - Sarcomeres in series
01:08:27 - Flexibility & mobility's importance in jump training
01:11:35 - Isometrics
01:13:37 - Dynamic balance and its context in training
01:15:40 - What Daniel Back has been up to
01:24:13 - Conclusion