How high above the rim do you need to get to dunk with two hands?

You’ll need to jump roughly 24 inches to touch the rim and 30 inches to dunk a full sized basketball (assuming average arm length).

How high above the rim should I dunk?

Some people say that it would be best to dunk it if you were at least 6 feet 4 inches tall. Additionally, your vertical jump height should be about 35 inches. At least with these numbers, dunk a basketball should be easy. Basketball rims are usually about 10 feet above the ground.

What is extra reach for dunk?

Extra Reach for Dunk: Enter the extra space between fingertips and rim you need to complete a dunk, 15cm is a sensible option for most jumpers.

Is it easier to dunk with 1 or 2 hands?

Developing a one-handed dunk requires less vertical ability than a two-handed dunk, and, for most players, jumping off of one foot from a running start makes it easier to jump high enough to dunk.

Is a 25 inch vertical good?

Jump height is measured by the vertical jump test, which measures the distance an athlete is able to lift themselves off the ground….

Score	Men (in inches)	Women (in inches)
Very good	24 to 28	20 to 24
Above average	20 to 24	16 to 20
Average	16 to 20	12 to 16
Below average	12 to 16	8 to 12

Is it harder to dunk on double rims?

Because of the thickness of a double rim, it has much less give and some feel that the thickness of the rim can cause shots at certain angles to bounce out of the basket instead of going in. Therefore most players feel that it is much harder to make shots on a double rim.

Is it harder to dunk with 2 hands?

Can you dunk without palming ball?

You don’t need to palm a basketball to dunk it; you just need to be high enough over the rim to throw it down.