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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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3 Aspects Needed For Effective Vertical Leap Training

  • Posted on April 12, 2016January 18, 2026
  • by Matthew Godley

An effective vertical jump, like any other sporting activity, requires both physical power and proper technique. Both of these factors have their relevance in the outcome of trying to achieve a higher vertical jump. However, let’s start with something that…

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  • Motivation

How To Overcome Obstacles And Jump Over The Hurdle

  • Posted on January 29, 2016January 19, 2026
  • by Matthew Godley

Throughout your basketball career, and life, you will face many kinds of obstacles that stand in your way. These obstacles can come in many forms – injuries, financial difficulties, family issues, etc.. When faced with an obstacle, you have two…

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3 Stretches For Higher Vertical Leaps

  • Posted on December 9, 2015January 27, 2026
  • by Matthew Godley

What’s going on, guys? Today, I’m going to answer some stretching-related questions I’ve been getting. Many people wonder if stretching actually increases your vertical jump. The short answer is yes, it will help you jump higher. However, stretching is not…

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Plyometrics: The Key To Jumping Higher

  • Posted on November 5, 2015January 27, 2026
  • by Matthew Godley

This is the first in a series of posts I’m planning to be doing on plyometrics. In this series, I’ll cover both lower and upper body plyometrics. We’ll go over specific lower-body exercises that will help you jump higher, run…

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Increase Your Vertical Jump With These 6 Principles

  • Posted on October 26, 2015January 27, 2026
  • by Matthew Godley

Today I will go over 6 jumping principles. If you follow these principles correctly, you will be able to gain an extra 2-6 inches on your vertical immediately by maintaining proper form and allowing your body to do what it’s…

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Interview with Jacob Hiller: How to Get A 40″ Vertical Leap FAST

  • Posted on October 17, 2015February 3, 2026
  • by Matthew Godley

Hey guys, I haven’t updated my blog in a long, and it’s time for me to give you something. This is an interview I had with Jacob Hiller, the author of the Jump Manual program. In this interview, Jacob specifies…

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Effective Shooting Techniques for Becoming a Clutch Scorer

  • Posted on August 15, 2014February 3, 2026
  • by Matthew Godley

Shooting is an art, as they say… There are so many variables that determine if a shot will go in or not. If you want to become a clutch scorer and a great shooter like Reggie Miller, Ray Allen or…

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Ball Handling Like a Pro – Cross Over Your Defenders

  • Posted on August 12, 2014February 3, 2026
  • by Matthew Godley

Good point guards such as Allen Iverson were always known for their exceptional ball handling skills. This ability allowed them to move freely on the court without losing possession or being stripped by defenders. In addition, protecting the ball when…

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How to Jump Higher: 3 Often Ignored Ways to Boost Your Vertical

  • Posted on August 3, 2014February 6, 2026
  • by Matthew Godley

Learning how to increase your vertical jump is a skill you need as a basketball player. By improving this skill, you will perform better in every game and you’ll have a better chance of becoming the MVP on your team.…

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The MVP Ladder Race for the NBA 2014 Season

  • Posted on May 2, 2014January 5, 2021
  • by Matthew Godley

A few days ago there was a post published on NBA’s site regarding the MVP ladder and that there’s no doubt already as to who’s going to win the title. The MVP ladder has decided that Kevin Durant will receive…

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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.

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

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