Taking a shot in Corangamite, Scott Morrison's hoop dream might be more evasive than the marginal Victorian seat.
A group of young basketballers lined up to meet Australia's 30th prime minister as part of his visit to Wurdi Baierr stadium in Torquay on Wednesday.
His appearance at the stadium's entrance sparked a shout.
"I see him!," one young boy yelled.
The kids seemed to know the script as Mr Morrison ran past their outstretched hands, trying to catch a hi-five as he went.
Asked if there was anything that would make the Wurdi Baierr stadium better, they replied "seating!"
Hoping the adult voters in the room were listening in, Mr Morrison grabbed the opportunity to spruik a $500,000 commitment for seating stands and a scoreboard at the stadium, if he's elected come May 21.
The club presented Mr Morrison with his own Surf Coast Charger jacket before he autographed basketballs and a couple of pairs of Crocs.
The prime minister was joined by Senator Sarah Henderson and Liberal candidate Stephanie Asher and the trio ran through training drills with the kids.
Senator Henderson lost the Corangamite seat to Labor's Libby Coker at the 2019 election before being chosen to replace former communications minister Mitch Fifield in the upper house.
The government aims to win Corangamite back this year, along with maintaining Senator Henderson's upper house seat.
It's a shot the prime minister doesn't want to miss.
And like elections, it wasn't all slam dunks on the day either.
"Our teams are versing each other this weekend," Mr Morrison told the kids, referencing the upcoming match between the Melbourne Storm and Cronulla Sharks.
"We'll win", one shot back.
It's tough being a Sharks supporter in Storm territory.
But despite the known trope to never work with children or animals, within the first three days of his election campaign, Mr Morrison has done both.
The trip to the court followed his Tuesday visit to Assistance Dogs Australia where he fed treats to support dogs in training.
