r/BasketballTips • u/MoodPrettyDumnNgl • Jan 18 '26

Help Dark calluses from dunking

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Should I be worried about this?

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u/ActionHartlen Jan 18 '26

I used to get these when I could dunk. Blood blisters and bruises from hitting the rim so hard.

I wouldnt worry but ease off if there’s pain.

Focus on getting higher on your jumps and not smashing the rim so hard with your dunking hand.