Running Floater Series

Setup

Player starts at the elbow and attacks the middle.

Steps

1. 1Two dribbles into the lane, gather off the inside foot.
2. 2Flick a high, soft runner off one foot.
3. 3Repeat from the other elbow, other hand.
4. 4Make five each side.

Coaching points

• Go up early, off one foot, on the move.
• High and soft — let it drop over the rim.
• Balanced landing, ready to rebound.

Why kids love it

The runner is the counter to shot-blockers — smaller guards love adding it both ways.

Variations