A play where you throw the ball up near the rim and your teammate catches it in the air and finishes—without coming down.

What it is #

• Pass usually goes above the rim
• Teammate jumps, catches, and scores in one motion
• Usually a dunk, sometimes a quick layup

What makes it work #

• Timing — both players have to read each other
• Placement — the pass has to be catchable and away from defenders
• Trust — you throw it knowing your teammate will go get it

When you use it #

• Fast breaks
• Backdoor cuts
• When a defender turns their head

High-level example #

• LeBron James to Dwyane Wade — full speed, perfect timing

Your voice version #

“Throw it where only your guy can go get it.”