How to Master the Floater in Basketball

1. How to Master the Floater in Basketball ©Copyright by Shootaway.com

2. The floater is a tremendous shot and one of the best shooting drills for basketball players. It is a shot used to avoid close contact with the defender and can also be used to get an easy baseline shot. It is a tough shot as it requires a lot of touch and practice to perfect. There are specific steps that need to be followed when making the floater. ©Copyright by Shootaway.com

3. A floater is a shot made by bringing the ball up to the upper chest area. The shooter then uses one hand to scoop the ball up into the air and then into the basket. • The floater in basketball is among the top basketball shooting drills because it is shot low and with many arcs, which makes it difficult to defend. Floaters are used by all the players while playing in the paint or the low post. What is a floater in basketball? ©Copyright by Shootaway.com

4. How to Shoot a Floater in 6 Steps ©Copyright by Shootaway.com

5. The first step in shooting a floater shot is identifying the space to shoot from. Note that floaters are shot from close range, and so in order to shoot a good floater, a player should be in close range of the basket, usually about 3 to 5 feet away. 1. Identify the Space ©Copyright by Shootaway.com

6. Just like a jump shot, a floater begins its journey by bringing the ball up to the shooting pocket. When beginning to bring the ball up to the shooting pocket, a player should start slow, as this will allow the player to pick a spot on the rim where they want to shoot the ball. It should be noted that the spot on the rim that the player picks is dependent on the player's shooting ability with the best shooting drill for basketball. 2. Start Slow and Pick a Spot ©Copyright by Shootaway.com

7. Once the player has started to bring the ball up to the shooting pocket as discussed above, the player should keep their head up and stay focused as much as possible. Why? Because the last thing a player wants to do is allow their head to drop, as this will trigger the flinch, which we discussed earlier. 3. Keep Your Head Up and Stay Focused ©Copyright by Shootaway.com

8. The player should go up as straight and quickly as possible, as this will shorten the player's shot and allow for a quicker recovery if the shot is missed. To help the player with this, the coach should spend time with the player practicing jumping as straight up as possible and staying low, which will also help with establishing an athletic low block (more on this in a minute). 4. Go Up Straight ©Copyright by Shootaway.com

9. The point of releasing high is to keep the ball in the air as long as possible, allowing the player to get more "hang time" and get more distance on his shot. • Note on jumping and releasing high: we've had some players who seemed to always jump high, whether they wanted to or not, and it made it difficult for them to learn to release high. 5. Release High ©Copyright by Shootaway.com

10. Vary the kinds of shots you shoot. Repeat each type of shot two times in a row and then go on to another type. For example, do two sets of "lay-ups" (meaning jump shots at the basket), two sets of "follow-throughs" (meaning shots from a distance of three-four steps from the basket), and then finish with a couple of "set-shots" (meaning jump shots from a distance of 5-7 steps from the basket). 6. Practice Variety ©Copyright by Shootaway.com

11. Now that you have learned one of the best basketball shooting drills, you need to practice daily. Not only will this ensure your technique is sound, but it will also help you play better. Enjoy playing basketball and be proud that you have achieved proper shooting form through your daily practice. Conclusion ©Copyright by Shootaway.com