The importance of a higher jump in basketball is evident to every athlete and enthusiast. Pro players and rookies enroll in different types of workouts ranging from cardiovascular workout to plyometric workout to help them in jumping higher. However, what some of them fail to realize is that single leg jumps need their attention, too, and some workouts to jump higher tend to neglect this.

Here are some DIY exercises to improve your single leg jump for your three-point shot attempts.

1. Count 123 – Count 123 is a very simple exercise. All you need to do is find a wide open space, a track field works best. As soon as you count 1, lunge forward and continue doing the same until you reach the 3rd count. Whichever leg you use for the third count, use it to jump and land on the same foot, using the other one to lunge again.
2. Jumping Scissors – In jumping scissors, position your right leg in front of you, bent to a 90-degree angle and your left leg behind you, with your knee almost touching the ground. Leap upwards and change your feet position, landing with your left foot forward bent on a 90-degree angle and your right food backward, with your knee almost touching the ground.
3. Jump from Sitting Position – This exercise requires proper warm up exercises because your leg muscles should be in prime condition. Find a bench or sit on the second step of the stairs. Prepare to lunge and jump using just one leg. Whichever leg this is, make sure that you land on the same leg, too. After that, step backwards to sit down and lunge on your other leg.

Jumping higher on a single leg will not only strengthen your calf muscles, it will also help you when you jump for long range shots.