What can you do to increase your vertical jump with ankle weights?

Yes, they will help you jump higher and make you more explosive overall, but make sure you don't put on ones that are too heavy. One's that are too heavy can really mess up your knees. I would recommend using 2 lb weights and run around or play Basketball with then on. Something that would be even better would be a weight vest. The vest distributes the weight more evenly through the body and would allow you to put 30 lbs or so on more safely than wearing ankle weights. This is coming from someone who played football in college and tried a lot of that stuff growing up as well as graduated with a degree in physical education. I am not an expert, but I have some bearing and background in this subject