Standing six feet one inch tall and hitting an underboth dunk is a legitimate achievement that required Finn Addy to maximize every aspect of his athletic ability. In episode 53 of Dunk Talk, Dylan Haugen interviews Finn about the specific path he took to reaching this milestone — the training, the failed attempts, and the day everything finally came together.
The Goal
Finn set the underboth as a target because it represents one of the benchmark dunks that separates good dunkers from great ones. At six feet one inch, the margin for error is significant — he needed exceptional hang time, precise ball handling, and the body control to execute the movement pattern cleanly. Setting this as a specific, measurable goal gave direction to his training for an extended period.
Building the Physical Foundation
Finn discusses the vertical jump development that was necessary to make the underboth physically possible. He needed to add both raw height to his jump and additional hang time, which required a combination of strength training, reactive power development, and approach optimization. Each element was trained deliberately with the underboth goal in mind.
Skill Progression
The technical skill of passing the ball under both legs while airborne was developed through a careful progression. Finn practiced the ball movement pattern on the ground, then on low rims, then progressively higher rims until he was ready to attempt it at regulation height. This progressive approach reduced the risk of injury and built confidence at each stage.
The Mental Journey
Attempting complex dunks at regulation height requires significant mental commitment. Finn discusses the fear that comes with committing fully to a difficult aerial maneuver, the process of building confidence through progressive exposure, and the mental state he was in when he finally made the successful attempt.
Landing the Dunk
Finn describes the session where he finally hit the underboth — the buildup, the attempt, and the celebration that followed. The emotional release of achieving a long-pursued goal is one of the most rewarding experiences in athletics, and Finn’s genuine excitement comes through clearly in his telling of the story.
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