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Author: Matthew Godley

10 years ago, I've set out on a quest to dunk a basketball on a 10-foot rim. In order to achieve my dream, I decided to use The Jump Manual program. After having tremendous success with it, I made the decision to help others by turning this website into a useful resource for anyone seeking to jump higher. Learn more about my vertical jump evolution here.
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  • Training

7 Exercises For Increasing Your Vertical Jump Fast

  • Posted on August 2, 2018January 18, 2026
  • by Matthew Godley

Today I’m going to show you a few exercises that will increase your vertical jump in a very short period of time. Keep in mind that all of these exercises are from some of the top jumping programs I’ve worked…

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  • Basketball

Air Alert Program Review: Thinking About Doing Air Alert? STOP!

  • Posted on March 30, 2018March 26, 2026
  • by Matthew Godley

“Does Air Alert work?” “Can it really add 10 inches to my vertical?” “Is it safe?” I get these questions every day from young aspiring athletes looking to improve their vertical. Each time, I’m relieved that I can warn them…

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  • Reviews

BoingVert Review – Why the Program Will NOT Work for Most

  • Posted on September 16, 2017January 18, 2026
  • by Matthew Godley

BoingVert creates sick dunkers. At least that’s the impression you get when watching the program’s promotional videos on YouTube. Dunkers swear by its effectiveness while showcasing their 40-inch verticals in action. But is BoingVert really the new gold standard for…

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  • Basketball

Bounce Kit Review: Is Jordan Kilganon’s Jump Program Worth the $77?

  • Posted on July 24, 2017February 4, 2026
  • by Matthew Godley

Jordan Kilganon is one of the biggest names in the dunk community. And for a good reason… His spectacular performances, including the one during the NBA All-Star Game, caused even the league’s stars to jump out of their seats. Some…

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  • Training

How to Jump Higher Off of 2 Feet

  • Posted on January 8, 2017January 18, 2026
  • by Matthew Godley

Today I want to show you a 2-feet jumping technique that will allow you add instant inches to your vertical and will help you jump higher immediately. Let’s talk about jumping higher with two feet… When it comes to 2-feet…

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  • Training

The Top 5 Vertical Jump Programs for Jumping Higher in 2026

  • Posted on December 28, 2016January 19, 2026
  • by Matthew Godley

Ever heard the saying: “Practice makes perfect“? Well, it’s not entirely true. ‘Cause when it comes to vertical jumping, it’s not about training/practicing the hardest… …it’s about training the most efficient way. Believe it or not, every professional basketball player…

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  • NBA

Jordan: “Westbrook Reminds Me of Myself 30 Years Ago”

  • Posted on August 21, 2016August 30, 2020
  • by Matthew Godley

Season 2015/16 for Russell Westbrook was great, during which he equaled the record of legendary Magic Johnson with most triple-doubles in 50 years (18 the whole season and 6 only in March alone). Throughout his career, Westbrook appeared 5 times…

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  • NBA

Rose: Warriors and Knicks Are The New Super Teams Of The League

  • Posted on July 22, 2016August 30, 2020
  • by Matthew Godley

While NBA players are off to their summer off-season vacation, now is the time where team managers work overtime, and two major trades already took place, one of which included the former league MVP Derrick Rose. Rose, the first pick…

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  • Training

Vert Shock Program Review – WARNING! Beware The Results!

  • Posted on May 29, 2016March 4, 2026
  • by Matthew Godley

Recently, a new vertical jump program called Vert Shock has been making a lot of buzz in the industry. They say it can increase your vertical by 9-15 inches within the course of just 8 weeks. Sounds a bit too…

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  • News

Cleveland Advances To NBA Finals With A Crushing 113:87 Win In Toronto

  • Posted on May 28, 2016August 30, 2020
  • by Matthew Godley

The Cavaliers have completed a convincing 4:2 on Toronto and has won the Eastern Conference finals for the second year in a raw. They will be waiting for the victorious team between Oklahoma City and Golden State in the grand…

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matthew-godleyHey everyone, my name is Matthew and I created this blog to share with you my thoughts about something I'm truly obsessed about...

Dunking and vertical jumping.

This blog is dedicated for that obsession, as well as my love for the game.

Are you ready to go up?

Think you got what it takes to make the dream become a reality?

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  • Air Alert Program Review: Thinking About Doing Air Alert? STOP!
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  • Bounce Kit Review: Is Jordan Kilganon’s Jump Program Worth the $77?
  • How to Jump Higher Off of 2 Feet
  • The Top 5 Vertical Jump Programs for Jumping Higher in 2026
  • Vert Shock Program Review – WARNING! Beware The Results!
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