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Improve Your Game with Lessons from Nikola Jokic’s Performance

Practical Drills and Tips to Enhance Your Skills

Author

Galen Harkness
May 15, 2024

Nikola Jokic’s recent performance was a masterclass in basketball skills. Here are four key aspects of his game that basketball players can learn from, along with practical drills:

Touch

  • Focus: Develop a soft touch around the rim.

  • Drills: Finger roll practice and floater drills.

Footwork

  • Focus: Improve footwork to create space and balance.

  • Drills: Mikan Drill and drop step/pivot moves.

Change of Speed

  • Focus: Keep defenders off-balance with speed variations.

  • Drills: Hesitation moves and speed variation drills.

Craftiness and Cleverness

  • Focus: Use creative and unpredictable moves.

  • Drills: Fake and finish unconventional shots.

Additional Tips:

  • Watch game footage to improve your basketball IQ.

  • Be patient and wait for the best scoring opportunities.

  • Build physicality with strength and conditioning exercises.

Incorporate these drills into your regular practice to develop a well-rounded game like Jokic.

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