#7 Dribble like Luka @ Ball inn Skills

14 Feb

Written By Raphael SOURIS

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WHATS UP BALLERS!

At 16 years old, Luka Doncic started playing professional basketball at Real Madrid. Back then, he started his journey to perfect his handles and ability to dribble by his defenders in his naturally nonchalant way…the Luka Magic way! Today he is getting closer to his first MVP and NBA championship, yet mesmerising the entire world with his magical skills.

Last Saturday we went to the third Ball inn Skills session at TimeChamber in Barcelona. The court was buzzing with more than 10 players from around the world, from 17 to 45 year old, and even a baller who came from Paris for the weekend and discover the basketball scene in Barcelona. The focus of the training session was to learn how to "Dribble Like Luka" and that’s what we did, led by Coach Alex who had just gotten back from New York and the Madison Square Garden.

Here's what I got from our training session.

One of the most important takeaways was that it’s not that important to have 50 different dribbling moves in your bag. It’s all about finding your own pace, just like Luka, and practicing a few moves that you are comfortable trying out in a game. With the right footwork and the right timing, you’ll be passing by defenders in no time…. without the need for all the flashy type of moves a la Kyrie Irving...

Once Alex pointed out what’s important, we started the session with some static powerful dribbling. We had to make sure body and ball were in sync so that everything flows naturally and smoothly. Through the legs, behind the back, without moving our feet and always facing the basket. Every drill we worked on, built on the previous drill. Slowly learning how to better position our feet, to handle the ball, and have the right and timely reaction based on your defender’s positioning and movements.

We finished the session with some friendly 3v3s so we could apply the new moves we had just practiced. And let me tell you that i can't wait to use these moves in pick up games around the courts of Barcelona, crossover my defender, and enchanting the crowd with some of that “Luka Magic”. Can’t wait for the next one!

If you missed out on this one, and want to take your post up game to the next level, sign up for our next "Ball inn Skills" session this Saturday 18th of February. This post up session is for the big men… and for anyone willing to improve their game inside the paint. Together we’ll work on your footwork and how to be a better finisher under the rim. Soon you’ll be joking around your defender. Just like Nikola Jokic does.

With key drills and insights from our coaches for just €12.99 per hour!

Enjoy your pictures below, don’t hesitate to share them on your social media and see you at the next session to keep improving our game, together!

Peace,

Mike