How do you do a floater in basketball?

Answer 1

To shoot a floater in Basketball normally you will want to be in or right around the paint but close to the hoop, the take off like you are doing a layup depending on the side of the hoop you are on but do not take off with 2 feet. After this release the ball in a high arc with one or 2 hands it is your choice and the point is to float it over the player trying to block your shot.

Answer 2

first you throw your hand and the ball up then let the ball go