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Strength will only carry over if other GPP and SPP work is done with it. This includes plyometrics, olympic lifting, ballistic movements, and various on court work.

What will probably help more than squats, leg press, etc. are power cleans and snatches. They are olympic lifts which take a lot of power, which is what you need for a good verticle. Plyometrics would probably also be a better way of going about things. No doubt squats are extremely important...

Single legged squats. Put one leg on a chair or table or something behind you and squat down with the leg in front. You can also do single arm cleans and snatches, which will develop your entire body.

How tall are you mickel? BTW the leg press is useless for many reasons. You do not get nearly the same range of motion, you do not work the stabilizers (THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IN YOUR LEGS PRACTICALLY), and leg presses make it easier to cheat. You may feel like you are doing everything...

Obviously, you are not fast nor have a good verticle because the leg press is virtually useless in sport training. madgame- why can't you do squats if you can do leg press? How are squats any different on your knees? Go here for good information on weight training and increasing your...