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1 Upward Basketball Coach Playbook 2012 Upward Unlimited. Upward and Upward Basketball are registered trademarks of Upward Unlimited. Scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL READER S VERSION Copyright 1995, 1996, 1998 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved Orange. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations in this publication are from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSON NIV 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. All rights reserved.

2 Table of Contents Introduction Introduction...3 Section one: Practice Practice Chart...6 Warm-Up Activities...7 Skills and Drills...7 Offensive Plays...25 Mid-Practice Huddle (Devotions)...32 Practice Practice Practice Practice Practice Practice Practice Practice Practice Practice Last Practice Devotion...54 Section two: Games Game Format...58 Rules for Play...59 K5 Rules Modifications...61 Substitution Forms...64 Star Distribution Forms Upward Basketball Coach Playbook

3 Table of Contents Introduction Welcome to Upward Basketball! As a coach, you will have an incredible opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the players on your team this season. Your league will equip you with all the resources you need as you invest your time and talents in the lives of children and families. This coach playbook outlines basic skills and drills to use as well as practice devotions for the mid-point of each practice. Your playbook also contains a complete list of rules unique to Upward Basketball as well as your substitution forms and a star distribution form to use on game days. Be sure to check out the coach resources on MyUpward.org. There you will find the Coach s Sideline, a weekly practice plan customized for your team s age group. Each one contains an individual skill focus with corresponding drills, team meeting topics and the appropriate mid-practice huddle devotion. An additional resource for you is the coach training guide. This guide details the role and responsibilities of an Upward Basketball Coach while teaching the basics of the substitution system. If you did not receive a coach training guide at the coach training conference, please see your coach commissioner or league director. Upward Basketball Coach Playbook 3

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5 Section One: Practice Upward Basketball Coach Playbook 5

6 Suggested Practice Chart Below is a suggested practice chart to help you organize your practices. This chart can be used in conjunction with the Coach s Sidelines or it can be used independently. Either method will help you plan an organized practice. Practice Practice Focus Team Meeting Rules to Cover Skills & Drills 1 Get to know each other Evaluate skills Set practice rules Teammate introductions Discuss practice ground rules Introduce basic footwork, dribbling, and shooting skills Practice rules Footwork (see page 8) Dribbling (see page 11) Shooting (see page 18) 2 Continue skill evaluation Teach common violations Teach basic offensive skills Re-introduce players and coaches Discuss some common violations Traveling Double dribble Palming or carrying the ball Footwork (see page 8) Ball Handling (see page 11) Dribbling (see page 11) Shooting (see page 18) 3 Teach additional violations Teach lining up for free throws Teach additional offensive skills Teach rebounding Teach defensive skills Review traveling double dribble, and palming the ball Discuss game format and substitution system No double-teaming No pressing in the backcourt Passing and Receiving (see page 15) Defense (see page 23) Rebounding (see page 21) 4 week of first game Teach 3-second violation Discuss positions on the court Skill development Review defensive rules Games situations and court spacing Three-second violation Common fouls Help defense Rebounding (see page 22) Defense (see page 24) Scrimmage or more drills 5 Teach offensive movement Continue to teach court spacing Discuss practice focus Review the last game Review basic rules Review all rules as a fun quiz Offensive plays (see page 25) Areas the need improvement from the game 6-11 Continue skill development Analyze game performances, coach through improvements Review the last game and improvements that need to be made Discuss practice focus Continue to review rules for clear understanding Work on both offense and defense Areas that need improvement 6 Upward Basketball Coach Playbook

7 Warm-Up Activities Use the first five minutes of practice to get the players moving. This can be done by incorporating athletic development exercises like the examples below or by incorporating a drill from an earlier practice. Power jumps - With players in a standing position and their arms above their heads, have them jump up and down. Feet on fire (running in place) - This drill helps players get their feet moving. Jumping jacks - Instruct players to count out loud. Skills and Drills This section reviews the fundamental skills of basketball, explains why each is important and emphasizes the skill s basic teaching points. Each skill is followed by a basic drill that reinforces the skill. This drill is acceptable for any age group as it introduces the concept of the skill. For more drills for each skill, as well as complete practice plans, go to MyUpward.org. Many of the drills described in this playbook require one ball per player. If you are limited in the number of balls you have for practice, you will need to modify the drill by creating lines based on the number of balls you have available. KEY TO DIAGRAMS Player Player movement without the ball Dribble Pass Shoot Rebound Screen Coach Sequence Cone Use this key for the drills located on pages Upward Basketball Coach Playbook 7

8 FOOTWORK Proper footwork promotes balance, quickness, and readiness to make something happen on the court. Being proficient at this will improve a player s performance both offensively and defensively. Ready Position Players get into an athletic stance - feet shoulder width apart, arms and legs bent, and weight shifted slightly forward to the balls fo the feet Triple Threat Position Position the basketball in the shooting pocket with shooting elbow over knee Provides the player the option to pass, shoot or dribble Jump Stop Allows a player to establish a pivot with either foot off a dribble or pass Leap/jump should be low to the floor (like sitting in a chair), not a high jump Both feet hit floor at the same time good balance Land on floor in triple threat position Front Pivot and Reverse Pivot Lift heel, protect ball, stay low, and lead with elbow Allows a player to pivot in one or more directions by keeping one foot planted on the ground to move away from defenders, while protecting the basketball 8 Upward Basketball Coach Playbook

9 Footwork Drills Footwork Line Drills (no basketball required) 1. Players form lines on baseline or sideline two players deep 2. Use cones or mark the court for starting/stopping spots minimum 3 spots 3. No basketball necessary players dribble and hold imaginary basketball 4. Players will start/stop on voice command or whistle 5. Players should stop at each spot with jump stop and land in triple threat position 6. Pause between stops/starts to check for proper balance Spot #4 Spot #3 Spot #2 Spot #1 7. Second player in line starts as the preceding player leaves first spot Upward Basketball Coach Playbook 9

10 Rotate the following footwork line drills: Jump Stop/Triple Threat Jump Stop/Triple Threat/Right Front Pivot Jump Stop/Triple Threat/Left Front Pivot Jump Stop/Triple Threat/Right Reverse Pivot Jump Stop/Triple Threat/Left Reverse Pivot Have each player raise his or her hand in the air that coincides with the desired pivot direction. This will help each player pivot in the correct direction. Variation: Add basketballs after your players understand the above concepts. Allow them to practice the above skills after picking up their dribble and receiving passes. Pivot Drill (no basketball required) Players should spread out in your practice area no basketball necessary Players start in triple threat position, protecting an imaginary basketball Instruct players to establish a pivot foot Practice half-turns and front/reverse pivots Repeat with opposite foot established as the pivot Variation: Add basketballs and defenders after your players understand the above concepts. Allow them to practice the above skills after picking up their dribble and receiving passes. 10 Upward Basketball Coach Playbook

11 BALL HANDLING AND DRIBBLING An adept ball handler and dribbler can make things happen on the court. Mastering these skills can help create open shots, obtain better passing angles, and lead to fewer turnovers. A great offensive player must be able to handle the ball! Dribble with fingers, not palms similar to typing on a keyboard Proper body position, with knees bent and body flexed at the waist Keep head up see the court Protect the basketball use your non-dribbling arm as an arm bar, meaning sticking it outward with the elbow slightly bent to protect the dribble from defenders reaching in Work both hands be able to go right and left When picking up a dribble, end in triple threat position Basic Dribbling Skills: Control Dribble (Use against defensive pressure) With body turned to the side, dribble basketball near the back knee Keep the dribble low and compact, below the knees Non-dribbling arm should be held out in front of the body to protect the ball from defenders arm bar Upward Basketball Coach Playbook 11

12 Speed Dribble (Use to push the ball up the court and on fast break situations) Dribble is pushed out in front of the body but controlled Retreat Dribble (Use to avoid defensive pressure and to keep dribble alive) Dribble backwards (hop back) to avoid pressure Dribble requires a change in speed and change in direction Dribble teaches players not to habitually pick up their dribble when heavy, defensive pressure is applied Crossover Dribble (Use to break down a defender; good penetration move) Dribble must be kept low when crossing over from one hand to another, keeping it away from the defender Use head and shoulder fakes to help sell the move Explode to the basket with speed dribble after the crossover Spin Dribble (Use to avoid defensive pressure and to dribble by defender) Pull the basketball through low during the pivot Keep the basketball in the same hand until completing the pivot Pivot should be low and quick with head up Explode to the basket with speed dribble after the whirl pivot 12 Upward Basketball Coach Playbook

13 Behind the Back Dribble (Use to break down a defender; good penetration move) Use head and shoulder fakes to help sell the move Swing the basketball behind your waist, turning the hips and driving the ball down with a snap of the wrist Slap opposite back thigh during the exchange Ball Handling Drills (team drills) (one basketball per player or divide your team into two groups) Ball Slams With feet shoulder-width apart, have players slap the basketball with fingers spread wide. Players should slam the ball by alternating their right and left hands. Fingertip Drill With feet shoulder-width apart, players pass the basketball from hand to hand in front of the body using only the fingertips. Move ball from ankles, to knees, to waist, to chest, to head, and to above head using the fingertips. Encourage players to keep their arms straight. Leg Wraps With feet shoulder width apart players pass the ball around their leg. Can also have them dribble around their leg. Have them go around each leg. Body Wraps Players pass the ball around their head, then around their waist and finally around their knees. Then work their way back up. Upward Basketball Coach Playbook 13

14 Dribbling Drills Dribbling Line Drills (three to five basketballs required) During all dribbling line drills, you should stand in front of the players to teach, encourage, and evaluate each player s performance. 1. Players form lines on baseline or sideline (two players deep) one basketball per line 2. Use cones or chairs to represent stopping/starting points or change of-dribble spots 3. Players will begin the drills in triple threat position 4. Players will start/stop/change dribble on voice command or whistle 5. Pause between stops/starts to check for balance, arm bar, and if head is up 6. At the turnaround point, require jump stops with pivots 7. Work opposite hand on return dribble Turnaround Point 8. Players should end drills with a jump stop, giving the basketball to the next player in line 14 Upward Basketball Coach Playbook

15 Rotate the following dribbling line drills: 1. Speed Dribble 2. Speed Dribble/Control Dribble - on command, stationary control dribble 3. Speed Dribble/Retreat Dribble on command, two to three dribbles backwards against imaginary defender followed by speed dribble PASSING AND RECEIVING Passing and receiving a basketball allows a team to effectively move the ball quickly around the court. A team that has players with strong passing and receiving skills will spread the defense and be hard to guard. Passing Teaching Points: Two hands on the basketball, with fingers on the sides of the ball Ball in middle of body Step toward target Push thumbs through ball and snap wrists, creating backspin on the basketball Extend arms completely as you follow through toward target Receiving Teaching Points: Both hands up in ready position show a target Step toward the ball when passed meet the pass and get into triple threat position Upward Basketball Coach Playbook 15

16 Basic Passing Skills Two-Hand Chest Pass Basketball is held with two hands Passer targets the receiver s chest area Passer steps toward their target with either foot as the ball is thrown Snap the thumbs down extending the arms Two-Hand Bounce Pass Basketball is held with two hands Passer aims for a spot on the floor about two-thirds (a little more than halfway) of the way to the receiver Passer targets the receiver s mid-section from the bounce Overhead Pass Basketball is held with two hands above head Passer targets the receiver s chest area 16 Upward Basketball Coach Playbook

17 Passing and Receiving Drills Distance Passing (one basketball for each pair of players) Be sure to incorporate all three basic passes into this drill. 1. Pair up players and have them face each other six to eight feet apart 2. Instruct players to pass the basketball back and forth using a chest pass 3. After several repetitions, have each player take one to two steps backwards and continue passing 4. Continue moving players back until they are passing from a challenging distance Two Line Passing (two basketballs required) Two pairs of players can perform this drill at one time. Turnaround Point 1. Pair up players and have them face each other six to eight feet apart 2. Establish a starting and turnaround point 3. One player in each pair needs a basketball 4. Using defensive slides, players move up and then back down the court 5. While sliding, instruct players to pass the basketball back and forth using a chest pass 6. Players pass the ball immediately upon receiving the ball pairs 6-8 feet apart pairs 6-8 feet apart Upward Basketball Coach Playbook 17

18 Variations: Both players running up and down the court, rather than sliding. You may also require the receiver to perform a jump stop upon catching the basketball and immediately passing it to his or her moving partner. SHOOTING Shooting Teaching Points: Square up shoulders to the basket Ball on fingertips, not palms Opposite hand should be lightly placed on side of ball (balance/weak hand) Practice BEEF principles: Balance Learn to prepare for the shot by stopping with the feet set, knees slightly bent, ready to jump (good triple threat position) Elbow - Proper shooting alignment; ball should be directly over the elbow with the wrist cocked Eyes - Pick a spot (front of the rim, back of the rim, etc.) and focus on that target as the shot is being attempted Follow through - Release the ball smoothly, completely extend the arm, and snap the wrist, which should create good backspin on the basketball Shooting Drills Lay-Up Steps (no basketball required) Instruct your players to shout STEP-HOP-SHOOT when performing this drill. Mirror this drill to practice left-handed lay-ups. 1. Allow players to spread out in your practice area, at least four to five feet apart 18 Upward Basketball Coach Playbook

19 2. Players start in triple threat position, holding imaginary basketballs with heads and eyes up on the target 3. On the STEP command, players step with their left foot (right-handed layups) 4. On the HOP command, players raise their right knee and right arm toward the basket (visualize a string connecting a player s right arm and right leg) 5. On the SHOOT command, players extend their right arm as they shoot an imaginary ball Wall Shooting (one basketball per player or divide your team into two groups) This is a great drill to keep idle players busy while running a drill on the court that may not involve your entire team. 1. Player stands about four to five feet away from the wall 2. Help the player find a reasonable shooting target on the wall 3. Player assumes triple threat position 4. Player shoots the ball at the target, concentrating on elbow in and full extension 5. Player should finish the shot up on his or her toes with proper follow through, creating good backspin Variation: If coaching third- through sixth-grade players, allow them to shoot using only their shooting/strong hand. Upward Basketball Coach Playbook 19

20 Two Line Shooting Drills (one or two basketballs required) Players rotate lines after each turn. After several repetitions shooting from one side of the goal, change the designation of both lines and shoot from the other side of the court. 1. Players form two lines opposite the goal in each corner of practice area: a shooting line and a rebounding line (use cones or chairs to mark a starting point) 2. Shooting line: Assume triple threat position, showing ready hands to receive a pass 3. Rebounding line: Players should block out an imaginary defender and rebound the ball above their head. 4. The player from the rebounding line secures the rebound and dribbles to a designated cone, makes a good jump stop landing in triple threat position, and uses proper passing techniques when passing to the next shooter in line 5. Shooter receives the basketball and performs the drill as instructed by a coach Rotate the following two line shooting drills: Lay-ups Stress jumping off the proper foot and using the backboard (STEP-HOP-SHOOT) Rebounding Line Shooting Line 20 Upward Basketball Coach Playbook

21 Pull-up Off the Dribble Set a cone at desired shooting spot (stress good jump stop and use of backboard when shooting from appropriate angle) Rebounding Line Shooting Line REBOUNDING When discussing offensive rebounding, remind players that each shot taken by a teammate is a pass to them! Second chance points (put-backs) can be a big contributor to a team s offensive production. Rebounding Teaching Points: Defensive player stays between the opponent and the basket Using a front or reverse pivot, the defensive player pivots and makes contact with the opponent s body when the ball is shot ( block out ) Defensive players should yell shot to signal a rebounding opportunity Hold the block out position momentarily, with the head up and body facing the goal Release the block out - be hungry for the basketball Secure the basketball Be strong with the basketball, keeping the ball at chin level with elbows out Upward Basketball Coach Playbook 21

22 Rebounding Drills Rebound Outlet Drill no defender (one basketball required) 1. Facing the basket, players form two lines: one at the corner of the freethrow line (elbow), the other at the foul line extended (wing) 2. Coach stands at the other elbow with a basketball. Coach throws the ball off the backboard closest to him/her 3. First player in line at elbow catches the rebound with strong hands, elbows out, and ball to the chin. He/she then pivots toward first player in the wing line and throws a two-handed chest pass 4. Player from the wing line passes ball back to the coach 5. Both players swap lines and drill is repeated with second players in each line Rebound Outlet Drill with defender (one basketball required) 1. Facing the basket, players form two lines: one at each corner of the freethrow line 2. Place one player at each wing area to serve as an outlet receiver 3. The player in the front of each line will turn his back toward the basket (defensive player), facing the next player in line (offensive player) 4. When the coach shoots the basketball, the defensive players will yell shot and pivot into the offensive players to obtain a good block out 5. Offensive players cannot move 22 Upward Basketball Coach Playbook

23 6. Once a defender secures the basketball, he or she will pivot and throw a crisp overhead outlet pass to an outlet receiver 7. Players rotate from offense/to defense/to outlet receiver/to back of the line Variations: Use one line instead of two When the ball is shot, the offense can move and try to score off a missed shot DEFENSE Defense Teaching Points: Proper defensive stance Stand with feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart Knees bent, with waist slightly bent forward Good balance ready to move and slide Place weight on the inside front of the feet but not on the toes Extend arms to the side, slightly bent Open hands, so palms face the offensive player Ball/you/basket principle: When the offensive player being guarded has the ball, the defensive player should stay between this assigned offensive player with the basketball and the basket See the ball at all times Sprint down the floor on a change of possession, stopping any fast breaks Upward Basketball Coach Playbook 23

24 Defense Drills Defensive Slides (no basketball required) Focus on players feet sliding (rather than hopping or skipping) and players maintaining a proper defensive stance. Have fun with this drill! Allow players to express enthusiasm and desire by slapping the playing floor and yelling DEFENSE on command. Drill should last seconds. Allow short rest and repeat as desired. 1. Allow players to spread out in practice area, at least four to five feet apart 2. On command, players yell DEFENSE and freeze in the defensive stance 3. On command (either verbal or hand signals), players will slide left, right, up, and back Zigzag (no basketball required) Focus on players making a drop step each time they turn (rather than crossing their feet) and on players sliding correctly while maintaining a proper defensive stance. 1. Form a line of players at one end of your practice area 2. Set-up cones or chairs in a zigzag pattern, spaced feet apart (minimum 3 spots) 3. On command, the first player in line will assume the correct defensive stance and will slide in a zigzag pattern as dictated by the cones or chairs 4. Next player in line starts as the preceding player leaves first spot 5. As each player reaches the final spot, he or she should sprint back to the end of the line 24 Upward Basketball Coach Playbook

25 OFFENSIVE PLAYS (3rd-6th Grade Only) The following offensive plays are provided to help your team with floor spacing and floor balance. These plays are intended for third- through sixth-grade teams. However, every team s talent level will vary. Reminder: View the Skills and Drills videos on the coach section of MyUpward. org for live demonstrations of the following offensive plays. Half-Court Sets Box Set Motion Scoring Options: 1. Player 5 posting up down on ball-side block diagram 1 2. Player 4 coming off of low screen 3. Player 3 cutting to the free-throw line Players 2, 3, 4, and 5 are in the box offensive set (diagram 1) Player 1 (point guard) yells MOTION or GO to start the play (player 1 should keep dribble alive until making a pass) Players 4 and 5, who are standing outside the lane area at the free-throw line extended areas, will screen down for players 2 and 3 (diagram 2) diagram 2 Before the screens occur, players 2 and 3 will take two to three steps toward the lane area (to set up their defenders) and then make hard V-cuts to their respective wing areas (diagram 2) Upward Basketball Coach Playbook 25

26 Player 1 will pass the basketball to player 2 or 3 (assume player 2 in this example) who will square up to the basket (diagram 3) Player 5, post player on the ballside of the court, will post up for two seconds (diagram 3) After two seconds, player 5 will screen away for opposite post player - player 4 (diagram 3) As player 5 turns to screen away for the opposite post player, player 3 will cut toward the free-throw line and player 1 will fill his or her spot at the wing (diagram 3) diagram 3 Scoring Option #1 diagram 4 After posting up for two seconds, player 5 screens away for player 4. If a pass cannot be made to player 4 coming off the low screen or to player 3 on the cut to the lane area, player 3 will move to the top of the key area to receive a pass from player 2 (diagram 4) If the pass is made to player 3 at the top of the key area, team will be in the box offensive set again (diagram 5) Scoring Option #2 diagram 5 Scoring Option #3 26 Upward Basketball Coach Playbook

27 Box Set (Double Down) Scoring Options: 1. Player 3 coming off of low screen diagram 1 2. Player 2 coming off the double screen Procedure: 1. Players 2, 3, 4, and 5 are in the box offensive set 2. Player 1 (point guard) yells DOUBLE or GO to start the play (player 1 should keep dribble alive until making a pass) 3. Player 1 dribbles to right-side of the goal - can go to right or left (diagram 1) diagram 2 4. As player 1 dribbles to the wing area (attack zone), player 2 will screen away for player 3 (diagram 1) 5. Player 3 cuts to the ball-side block area hoping to receive a pass from player 1 (diagrams 1 and 2) 6. As player 3 cuts to the ball-side block area, players 4 and 5 will set a double screen in the middle of the lane for player 2 (diagram 2) 7. Player 1 looks for player 2 as he or she curls around the screen for an open jumpshot (diagram 3) Scoring Option #1 diagram 3 Scoring Option #2 Upward Basketball Coach Playbook 27

28 Inbounds Plays Stack (baseline) 1. All four players line-up straight across from the player throwing in the basketball (diagram 1) diagram 1 2. When the passer slaps the basketball or yells break, the players move simultaneously as follows (diagram 2): First player in line breaks to ball-side corner * *move on the slap of the ball Second player in line cuts to opposite block diagram 2 Third player in line moves straight down to block area toward the ball Fourth player in line takes two to three steps back, serving as a safety valve Reminder: This play can also be used on the sideline, with players moving in the same pattern as above. 28 Upward Basketball Coach Playbook

29 Box (baseline) Each player takes a spot outside the lane area, with the post players (Players 4 and 5) at the block areas and the perimeter players (Players 1 and 2) at the free-throw line extended areas. Player 3 will throw in the basketball (diagram 1). * *move on the slap of the ball When the passer slaps the basketball or yells break, the players move as follows: diagram 1 Box Option #1: 1. Player 5 sets a diagonal screen for Player 1 (diagram 2) 2. Player 1 waits for the screen and moves toward the basketball to the opposite block (diagram 2) 3. If Player 1 does not receive the basketball, he or she continues to the ball-side corner (diagram 3) diagram 2 4. Player 4 moves up to set a screen on Player 5, who cuts down toward the weakside block (diagram 3) 5. Player 4 rolls toward the middle of the lane after setting the screen (diagram 4) 6. Player 2 serves as a safety valve (diagram 4) diagram 3 Upward Basketball Coach Playbook 29

30 diagram 4 Box Option #2: 1. Players 4 and 5 screen up for Players 1 and 2 (diagram 1) 2. If a pass cannot be made to either 1 or 2, they each move to the closest corner (diagram 2) * *move on the slap of the ball 3. After setting the screens, Players 4 and 5 should roll back toward the ball (diagram 2) diagram 1 diagram 2 30 Upward Basketball Coach Playbook

31 Box Option #3: 1. All four players will take one to two steps toward the closest sideline to set up their defenders (diagram 1) 2. Players 5 and 2 will both cross-screen for Players 4 and 1 on the weak-side (diagram 1) * *move on the slap of the ball 3. After setting a screen, Player 5 will turn around with ready hands (diagram 2) diagram 1 4. Player 2 will roll back to ball-side, freethrow line extended area to serve as a safety valve (diagram 2) Note: All inbounds plays - Players should use fakes and jab steps to set up their defenders and get open. Encourage players coming off a screen to rub shoulders with the screener. As the person throwing in the basketball can pass to any teammate, encourage ready hands. diagram 2 Upward Basketball Coach Playbook 31

32 Mid-Practice Huddles (Devotions) The below chart is designed to assist you as your organize and prepare for your devotions known as the mid-practice huddle. It shows the virtues and verses for each group of practices. These will be the focus of your practice devotions. Practice Number Virtue Verse Practice 1 Practice 2-4 Practice 5-7 Practice 8-10 Last practice of the season None ( Get to Know You time) Self-Control Responsibility Hope Gospel Presentation None (Scripture learning begins at Practice 2) Everyone should be quick to listen. But they should be slow to speak. They should be slow to get angry. James 1:19 (b) (NIrV) Jesus replied: Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. Matthew 22:37 (NIV) In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. John 16:33 (b) (NIV) For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 (NIV) 32 Upward Basketball Coach Playbook

33 Mid-Practice Huddle Devotion 1 Coach: Gather the players together and get them to sit in a circle. Go around the circle and have each player share his/her name and his/her favorite food. Once everyone has shared their name and favorite food, instruct players with the following: We all have our favorite foods. But I wonder what you think about a few other foods. I want you to give each a thumbs up if you like it or a thumbs down if you don t. Ready? Strawberries Brownies Popcorn Broccoli Squash Cotton Candy That was fun! Getting to know each other better is something that we ll do a lot of this season. As a team, we ll work hard to encourage one another to do our best at practices and games! As you play games during your Upward Basketball Season, you will be rewarded afterward with different colored stars that each means something special. Your actions, attitudes and words on game day will determine what star you will get. These are the game day stars and what they mean: The blue star represents EFFORT: What does it mean to show effort? It means working hard to try your best at all times. Upward Basketball Coach Playbook 33

34 The gold star represents SPORTSMANSHIP: What does it mean to show sportsmanship? It means treating the people you play with and against the same way you want to be treated. You show respect for yourself, your teammates, opponents, the referees and the coach. You play fair and follow the rules. The gray star represents OFFENSE: What should you do when you play offense? The offense is responsible for scoring points. This means doing your best while trying to move the ball forward together as a team to score a basket. The red star represents DEFENSE: What should you do when you play defense? The defense is responsible for preventing points from being scored. This requires staying with the player you are guarding and moving your feet to stay in good position to prevent a basket. The white star represents CHRISTLIKENESS: What does it mean to be Christlike? Being Christlike means to do your best to imitate Jesus in every way through words, attitude and actions. It means loving others and following God s Word in the Bible; choosing God over the temptations in the world around you. At each practice we will stop to have a Mid-Practice Huddle. We will learn about God and learn a verse from the Bible together. During this time you will have a chance to earn a green star. The green star represents SCRIPTURE LEARNING: What is a Scripture? Scriptures are verses from the Bible. How can I learn scripture? At different practices this season I will give you a practice card that has a Scripture verse on it. Memorize it, think about it, and talk about it with others. Come prepared to say it during practice and learn more about it! 34 Upward Basketball Coach Playbook

35 Before we get back to practice, I want to tell you all about a great website that has been designed just for you! TeamUpward.com is your place to play cool games, watch fun videos and download free music. One of the best things about TeamUpward.com is there are videos where a former NBA player instructs you on how to improve your basketball skills. You really need to check it out. Our team is going to have a great season! Let s pray and then get back to practice. (Lead the team in short prayer as you thank God for all the players and a great season ahead.) Mid-Practice Huddle Devotion 2 Practice Card Reminder: At the end of this practice, remember to distribute the practice cards entitled Practice 2. INTRODUCE: Virtue: SELF-CONTROL is choosing to do what you should do, not what you want to do. Scripture Verse: Everyone should be quick to listen. But they should be slow to speak. They should be slow to get angry. James 1:19b (NIrV) Bottom Line: Pause before you lose your temper Visual/Object Lesson: Have you ever lost your temper? Have you ever gotten so mad that you did something mean to someone or maybe even lost control and broke something because you were angry? (Wait for a few responses) If you re like me, the smallest things like a little brother messing with your stuff or your mom calling you down for dinner for the fourth time can just set you off. It s not that you try to lose your temper. In fact, once you do, you almost always feel bad. Because unfortunately, when we lose our tempers, we say or do hurtful things that we can t take back. Upward Basketball Coach Playbook 35

36 Who here has a remote control with a pause button on it? So you all know that a pause button freezes a TV show, movie, or video game so you can grab a snack or answer the phone. How great would it be if you had a pause button for life? If you could push pause when your sister drinks the last of the juice? Or when your mom won t let you go to a friend s house? Well, we are going to talk about pushing a mental pause button so we can choose a better response before we lose our tempers. Our Scripture verse for the next few weeks tells us that everyone should be slow to get angry. In other words, when we feel ourselves start to get angry, God wants us to pause, take a step back, and choose how we should respond before we do something we can t take back. Pausing before you lose your temper is a great way to show self-control. Selfcontrol is choosing to do what you should do, not what you want to do. While you and I might WANT to lose our tempers in the heat of the moment, it s always better to pause and have self-control. Two of the best ways to pause before you lose your temper are counting to ten and taking deep breaths. Let s all practice now. Everyone close your eyes and think about the last time you got really angry or a situation that usually sets you off quickly. Now, we are going to all take ten deep breaths. (Demonstrate and count aloud as you lead your team in counting to ten and breathing deeply.) Ok open your eyes. Doesn t that feel better? Now you are relaxed enough to look at the whole situation and choose how you should respond. Application: Well one thing is for sure we have ALL lost our tempers at one time or another. The good news is, we can choose to make a different choice next time. No matter how frustrated or annoyed or mad we get, there is always the choice to have self-control. The key is to stop and take a break before we respond. Instead of reacting, God wants us to make a different choice and pause before you lose your temper. 36 Upward Basketball Coach Playbook

37 3rd - 6th Grade Only Interaction Questions: 1. Where do you lose your temper the most? At school? At home? While playing sports? Who do you lose your temper with the most? Your parents? Siblings? Friends? 2. What kinds of things do you typically do when you lose your temper? 3. What kinds of things could you choose to do instead after counting to ten like we did? Prayer: Thank god for reminding us how important it is to have self-control. Tell God we don t want to ruin our relationships just because we cant control our tempers. Ask God to help us push the pause button next time we feel frustrated to show self-control. Mid-Practice Huddle Devotion 3 COACH: DO NOT DISTRIBUTE PRACTICE CARDS AT THIS PRACTICE REVIEW: Virtue: SELF-CONTROL is choosing to do what you should do, not what you want to do. Scripture Verse: Everyone should be quick to listen. But they should be slow to speak. They should be slow to get angry. James 1:19b (NIrV) Upward Basketball Coach Playbook 37

38 Bottom Line: God can give you the power to control yourself. Visual/Object Lesson: Have you ever done something while you were mad that you later regretted? Like maybe you screamed at your sister or threw something across the room in a fit of anger. And once you did it, did you almost immediately want to take it back? The second the words flew out your mouth or the toy flew out of your hand, did you wish for a do-over? Those kinds of reactions happen all the time when we forget about self-control. God doesn t want us to live without self-control because he knows that if we did, we d end up hurting others and hurting ourselves. Instead, he wants us to be protected. In the book of Proverbs, a man named Solomon had something to say about self-control. Solomon was the wisest man who ever lived. And lucky for us, he recorded some amazingly wise things in this little book almost in the center of your Bible. Here s what Solomon had to say in Proverbs 25:28 (NIV) he said, Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who lacks self-control. Back when Solomon lived, cities were always under attack. Armies of men from neighboring towns would attack a city and attempt to take it over. As a way to protect themselves, cities were almost always surrounded by high walls. These walls served two purposes to keep the bad guys out and to keep the good guys safe and sound. So in this verse, Solomon is telling us that a man who doesn t have selfcontrol who does whatever and says whatever without thinking about the consequences is like a city with no walls. He is unprotected. But guess what? When you DO have self-control you and all your relationships are protected. You won t hurt yourself or someone else in a way you will regret later. 38 Upward Basketball Coach Playbook

39 Application: Now you might be saying, that s great and all but how am I supposed to control myself all the time? What if someone really makes me mad, should I just let him get away with it? The truth is, we automatically want to take matters into our own hands. But God wants us to know that HE can give us the power to have self-control. It isn t easy but we don t have to do it alone. Because of his love for us, God has made a way for us to have a relationship with him. And once you have that relationship, he is always with you to guide you and help you make better choices. And when you choose to show self-control, you will be protected because you chose to trust and follow God. Just like a city with high walls surrounding it, your choice to show self-control will protect you and your relationships with the people around you. 3rd - 6th Grade Only Interaction Questions: 1. Have you ever had something really hard to do? What was it? 2. Did you turn to God for help? How did or could he have helped you? 3. What are a few ways we could lean on God to help us have self-control? (pray, memorize Bible verses, seek wisdom from the Bible, etc.) Prayer: Tell God we are thankful he doesn t ask us to do things that are impossible. Tell him we can do anything even show self-control- because he is with us. Ask God to give us the power this week to show self-control. Ask God to help us be a city with strong walls because we ve chosen selfcontrol. Upward Basketball Coach Playbook 39

40 Mid-Practice Huddle Devotion 4 COACH: DO NOT DISTRIBUTE PRACTICE CARDS AT THIS PRACTICE REVIEW: Virtue: SELF-CONTROL is choosing to do what you should do, not what you want to do. Scripture Verse: Everyone should be quick to listen. But they should be slow to speak. They should be slow to get angry. James 1:19b (NIrV) Bottom Line: Select your words carefully Visual/Object Lesson: Imagine this: What if every single word you said from the moment you woke up in the morning until the moment you laid your head on your pillow at the end of the day was recorded on paper for you to read? Sounds pretty silly right? Okay, let s take it one step further. What if every single word you said ALL day long was recorded for your mom and dad to read? Does that make you a little nervous? Does your head start to spin a little bit thinking about the hurtful or careless words you ve said to someone in the heat of the moment? If you knew that you would have to stand up at the end of the day and explain all the words you chose that day, do you think you d be more careful about the words you choose? Do you think you d actually think BEFORE you speak? My guess is yes! Absolutely! Now think about it another way. When you say hurtful things, what happens? When someone makes you mad and you lash out with mean words, how does it affect the other person? How does to change your relationship? 40 Upward Basketball Coach Playbook

41 Application: In our Scripture verse, James wisely says that we should all be slow to speak. In other words, we should stop and think about what we say before we say it. But so many times, we speak without thinking, don t we? We react in an angry or hurtful way and immediately wish we d chosen different words or no words at all! Because hurtful words have the power to wound. Helpful words have the power to heal. When we choose hurtful words, we ruin our relationships and tear each other down. When we choose helpful words, we strengthen friendships and build each other up. We have the power to choose words that wound or words that heal. So the next time you start to speak out of anger or frustration, stop yourself. Remember what your words have the power to do. Remember to think before you speak and choose your words carefully. 3rd - 6th Grade Only Interaction Questions: 1. What is the nicest thing anyone has ever said to you? How did/does it make you feel? 2. What is the most hurtful thing anyone has ever said to you? How did/does it make you feel? 3. How would your life be different if you chose to only say helpful words? Prayer: Tell God we want to honor him with our words. Ask him to help us think before we speak and choose our words carefully. Tell him we want to choose helpful words, not hurtful words. Upward Basketball Coach Playbook 41

42 Mid-Practice Huddle Devotion 5 Practice Card Reminder: At the end of this practice, remember to distribute the practice cards entitled Practice 5. INTRODUCE: Virtue: RESPONSIBILITY is showing you can be trusted with what s expected of you. Scripture Verse: Jesus replied: Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. Matthew 22:37 (NIV) Bottom Line: I can be trusted when I put God first Visual/Object Lesson: Do you ever want to be first? First in line. First one in the pool. First in the car so you can get the window seat. First one down the stairs on Christmas morning. First picked for the team. First to score a goal. I would guess that if you could choose your place in any situation, you would almost always choose the first spot! If we re completely honest with ourselves, we want to win. Nobody wants to lose. And that drive to win will serve us well on the court. But this me-first attitude could also get us in trouble. If we let it, the race for first might lead us to do some things we wouldn t normally do. We might cheat to gain an advantage. Or lie to get ahead. We might hurt a friendship or a relationship with a sibling if we re always fighting to be first. For the next few practices, we re going to talk about responsibility. Responsibility is showing you can be trusted with what s expected of you. Now you might be thinking, what does responsibility have to do with being first? Well, let s talk about that for a minute. 42 Upward Basketball Coach Playbook

43 What happens if you only look out for yourself? What happens if you knock your brother over on the way to the car? What happens if you cheat to get the best grade on a spelling test? What happens if you take off for a cannonball into the pool without watching where you re going? In all of these scenarios, somebody is bound to get hurt. And in each of these situations, the drive to be first or to win causes others to not be able to trust you. Application: You see, when it comes to being first, there s something you and I need to remember. When you are always trying to be first, you end up losing the trust of everyone around you. But when you put God first, you begin making choices that prove you can be trusted. Think about it, what would happen if you thought about how God wants you to treat your brother before blowing past him on the way to sit in the best seat? What if you first thought about how God would want you to act when taking a spelling test or our next basketball game? What would happen if you took a second to think about how God would want you to behave and treat others at the swimming pool before jumping in full force? Chances are, you ll begin to make choices that honor God. Instead of pushing your way to the front, you might see a friend that s always overlooked and give him the first spot. Instead of being tempted to cheat in order to get ahead, you might remember the consequences and what God has to say about honesty. If you want to be given more responsibility and to be seen as someone that can be trusted, the quickest way to get there is to put God first and follow what he would want you to do. Because you can be trusted when you put God first. Upward Basketball Coach Playbook 43

44 3rd - 6th Grade Only Interaction Questions: 1. What does it mean to put God first? 2. Name a few ways you could put God first at home or school. 3. Name a few ways you could put God first in our practices and games. Prayer: Tell God we want to be trusted. Ask God to help us put him first as we earn the right to have more responsibility. Tell God we want to honor him in the choices we make instead of always trying to win or be first. Mid-Practice Huddle Devotion 6 COACH: DO NOT DISTRIBUTE PRACTICE CARDS AT THIS PRACTICE REVIEW: Virtue: RESPONSIBILITY is showing you can be trusted with what s expected of you. Scripture Verse: Jesus replied: Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. Matthew 22:37 (NIV) Bottom Line: I can be trusted when I make the most of what God has given to me. (Parable of the Talents Matthew 25:14-30) 44 Upward Basketball Coach Playbook

45 Visual/Object Lesson: Have you ever had anyone tell you that you have a natural talent for something? Maybe you can draw or maybe you can hear a melody once and play it back on the piano from memory. Maybe you love to build things and have a knack for figuring out how things fit together. Maybe you re really great at basketball! Whatever your skill or talent might be, did you ever think about what would happen if you DIDN T use it? If you knew you had a talent and you chose to do nothing with it? There s a story in the book of Matthew that Jesus told about three men. Their boss decided to go on a journey so he gave each of them part of his money. Let s say to the first guy, he gave 50 dollars. To the second, he gave 20 dollars and to the last he gave 10. Now the first two men were smart. They went out and used the money in a way that doubled it! So the first man ended up with 100 dollars while the second ended up with 40. But guess what the last guy did with his 10 dollars? He buried it! Now, if you were that master, who would you be frustrated with? The two men that doubled your money or the one who buried it in the ground? That s right the guy who buried your money. Application: So what does this story have to do with you and me? Why would Jesus choose to tell it? Well, in this particular story the master is our Heavenly Father and the money is the gifts and talents that God has given us. If you have a knack for art, or writing, or music or basketball, or anything else, God wants you to use those gifts not bury them and act like they don t exist. See the master in this story was proud of the men who chose to use his money. And because they proved they could be trusted with a little, their master said he would trust them with more in the future. Upward Basketball Coach Playbook 45

46 Our ultimate responsibility, as our verse says, is to love the Lord with all our heart, our soul, and our mind. When we first love God with everything we ve have, it s only natural for us to choose to use the gifts and talents God has given us. When we do that, we show him that we can be trusted with more and more. This is true for me. I know that I can be trusted, when I make the most of what God has given to me. And once you discover the unique gifts and abilities God has given to you, you will be trusted with more, too. 3rd - 6th Grade Only Interaction Questions: 1. What abilities do you think God has given to you? 2. What abilities do you see in your teammates, friends, or family? 3. Name a few ways we can use the abilities we mentioned in a way that would make God proud. Prayer: Thank God for reminding us today that he has given us unique gifts and abilities. Ask God to help us discover what our gifts and talents are and how to best use them to make him happy. Mid-Practice Huddle Devotion 7 COACH: DO NOT DISTRIBUTE PRACTICE CARDS AT THIS PRACTICE REVIEW: Virtue: RESPONSIBILITY is showing you can be trusted with what s expected of you. 46 Upward Basketball Coach Playbook

47 Scripture Verse: Jesus replied: Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. Matthew 22:37 (NIV) Bottom Line: I can be trusted when I choose to help others Visual/Object Lesson: Ever wish you were older? Old enough to drive a car? Old enough to make your own decisions? Old enough to stay up as late as you want? Or how about this? Maybe you wish your parents would just see that you ARE able to take care of yourself and give you more responsibility. The truth is that responsibility goes hand-in-hand with trust. When you ve proven you can be trusted, you re given more responsibility. Maybe your mom or dad waited to see if you could take care of the neighbor s dog for the weekend before agreeing to get you a dog of your own. Maybe you had to prove that you could handle riding your bike in your own cul-de-sac before your mom would let you ride to your friend s house down the street. Whatever the privilege or responsibility, chances are you had to prove that you could be trusted first. Name some responsibilities that you ve been given around the house. (examples taking out the trash, cleaning your room, finishing your homework, feeding the dog) What happens if these responsibilities aren t met? (examples the trash piles up, your room is a total disaster, you get in trouble with your teacher, the dog howls all night because he s hungry) Now name some things you re responsible for that help someone else? (examples helping your brother with his homework, feeding the neighbor s dog while they re out of town, help your mom carry in the groceries) Application: The best way to be given bigger responsibilities is to follow through and do what you re asked to do. But I ll take it one step further. One BIG way you can show you re ready for more responsibility is by helping others. Upward Basketball Coach Playbook 47

48 Think about it, when you choose to help your brother with his homework, when you choose to help your neighbor by feeding his dog or when you choose to help your mom by carrying the groceries, you re showing others that they are more important than you. When you are willing to sacrifice your own time to help someone else, you show them that you really care about their needs. And when you do, you show that you can be trusted and that you are responsible. Who can remember our Scripture verse? (ask players to say aloud) Right after that verse, Jesus also says you should love your neighbor as yourself. It is our responsibility, given by God to love HIM first, and then also love our friends and neighbors. So look for ways this week to help those around you. Seek out opportunities to make someone s day a little easier and watch your responsibilities grow because you can be trusted when you choose to help and love others. 3rd - 6th Grade Only Interaction Questions: 1. What are some ways you have helped others in the past? 2. How could we all help each other on this team? 3. Why does it show responsibility when we help others? Prayer: Ask God to help us find ways we can help those around us this week, Thank him for loving us. Mid-Practice Huddle Devotion 8 Practice Card Reminder: At the end of this practice, remember to distribute the practice cards entitled Practice Upward Basketball Coach Playbook

49 INTRODUCE: Virtue: HOPE is believing that something good can come out of something bad. Scripture Verse: In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. John 16:33 (b) (NIV) Bottom Line: Whatever happens, remember God has a bigger story Visual/Object Lesson: Anybody here like to work on puzzles? (pause for responses) When you work on a puzzle, what s the first thing you do? (pause for responses) I would guess that at some point you take a long hard look at the picture on the front of the box. Then maybe you pull out all the edge pieces and lay them out to create the frame. Or maybe you like to wing it and just start throwing pieces together till something fits. The truth is our lives are like big puzzles. Every day in our lives is a piece of a big puzzle. On good days, the piece seems to fit perfectly. After all, everyone loves a good day. But what about the bad days? What about the difficult situations? How do we make those pieces fit into our puzzles? If we could see the box lid or the full picture of our lives, we might choose to take out the pieces we don t like the hard stuff, the difficult days, the mistakes we ll later regret. But we can t see the picture on the box. We are only given one piece at a time. Application: And guess what? Did you know that God has a bigger story, too? In fact, his story is WAY bigger and WAY better than ours. We can be a part of it because of what he s done for us. Because God sent his one and only Son to save us, we can have a relationship with God. And guess what? God holds the puzzle box lid. He knows what the whole picture looks like. And when we believe and trust that God knows where every piece good and bad fits, it s easier to believe that something good can come out of something bad. That s what hope is and that s what we will be talking about over the next few weeks. Upward Basketball Coach Playbook 49

50 So when you have a hard day, remember, God has a bigger story. He is in control and his story is bigger and better than anything we can imagine. Once we choose to trust him, we can have hope that things will get better. 3rd - 6th Grade Only Interaction Questions: 1. Has there been or is there now something in your life that doesn t seem to fit? That doesn t make sense? 2. What does it mean to be a part of God s bigger story? 3. Does it give you hope to know that God sees the picture of your whole life and even more? Why or why not? Prayer: Thank god for allowing us to be a part of his Big Story. Ask God to help us remember that even when things go wrong, he is still in control. Mid-Practice Huddle Devotion 9 Coach: If this is your last practice of the season, DO NOT use this devotion. Instead, use the devotion entitled Last Practice found on page 54 and also distribute the practice cards entitled Last Practice to each player. If this is NOT your last practice, use the following devotion and do not distribute practice cards. INTRODUCE: Virtue: HOPE is believing that something good can come out of something bad. 50 Upward Basketball Coach Playbook

51 Scripture Verse: In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. John 16:33 (b) (NIV) Bottom Line: Whatever happens, remember God is stronger than anything. Visual/Object Lesson: Who s your favorite superhero? Is it Batman? What about Iron Man? What about Superman or Captain America? Here s another question, if you could have ANY super power what would it be? Maybe you like Batman and Iron Man because of all their cool toys. Maybe you wish you could run and jump from building to building and shoot crazy webs like Spiderman. Maybe you wish you could fly or turn things into ice or walk through walls. It would be pretty amazing to be able to do any of those things wouldn t it? Application It s fun to dream about super powers but the truth is, we ll never be as powerful or strong as the superheroes we read about in comic books or watch in movies. But guess what? There is someone real who is more powerful than any imaginary superhero! Our Heavenly Father can do ANYTHING! He has the power to create oceans and mountains and you and me. But he doesn t stop there. Through Jesus he performed miracle after miracle and just when we think he can t get any more powerful, God showed he was even more powerful than death when he raised Jesus from the dead. You see, everyone s sin was getting in the way of our relationship with God so God decided to do something about it. He sent Jesus to take the punishment for our sin by dying on the cross. And then, just in case we didn t already know how powerful he is, God raised Jesus from the dead three days later! That s why it s so easy to have hope when we trust in God. Because whatever happens, God is stronger than anything! Upward Basketball Coach Playbook 51

52 3rd - 6th Grade Only Interaction Questions: 1. What are some things that have happened to you or someone you know that you don t think you are strong enough to handle or overcome? 2. When those things happen, what are some ways we can find hope in God? 3. How could it change your outlook on life if you knew that God was stronger than any situation? Prayer: Tell God we do believe he is more powerful than any situation we may face. Tell God we are so thankful that he send his son Jesus. Thank God for being powerful enough to bring Jesus back to life so that we can have HOPE. Mid-Practice Huddle Devotion 10 Coach: If this is your last practice of the season, DO NOT use this devotion. Instead, use the devotion entitled Last Practice found on page 54 and also distribute the practice cards entitled Last Practice to each player. If this is NOT your last practice, use the following devotion and do not distribute practice cards. INTRODUCE: Virtue: HOPE is believing that something good can come out of something bad. 52 Upward Basketball Coach Playbook

53 Scripture Verse: In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. John 16:33 (b) (NIV) Bottom Line: Whatever happens, tell others what God has done Visual/Object Lesson: Hope is an interesting word. We hope for a lot of things. We hope we do well on a big test. We hope our mom or dad remembers to pack a dessert with our lunches. We hope our team will have a winning season. We hope the teacher will forget about that spelling test. But there s more to hope than just making a three point shot or chocolate chip cookies. Hope is more than the silly things we wish for. Real hope hope that things will turn out all right in the end only comes from one place: a relationship with God. In John 16:33, it says, In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. In this world, we will have trouble guaranteed. We can all think of situations in our own lives that have been hard or that you wish were different. Maybe your dad has recently lost his job. Maybe you ve been having a hard time in a certain subject in school and you can t see how you ll pass the class. Maybe your parents are fighting and you wonder if they ll be okay. While I cannot guarantee that these specific situations will work out after all, that s the trouble this verse is referring to I can guarantee one thing. God is still in control, despite the circumstances we might face after all, he has already overcome the world! Application: Because of what we have seen God do in the Bible, in our own lives and in the lives of others, we can have hope real hope even when things are bad. Hope is believing something good can come out of something bad. And while you and I may not be able to see the good that will come out of a bad situation, we can certainly tell others about the amazing things we have seen God do. Upward Basketball Coach Playbook 53

54 Since we know and believe that God s story is so much bigger than just today and because we have seen how God is more powerful than anything we can give others hope. We know that in the end, God wins! He sent his one and only Son to save us and now we can live forever in heaven with him. He promises to make all things right in the end if we choose to trust him. And that is definitely something to talk about. So remember whatever happens, tell others what God has done. 3rd - 6th Grade Only Interaction Questions: 1. Has anyone ever cheered you up when you were down? How? 2. Do you know someone who is going through a hard time right now? Would you like to share? 3. How would it help them if you shared what you have seen God do? Prayer: Tell God we are thankful for his love and that he gives us HOPE. Ask God to help us be bold to tell others about what he has done for us. Mid-Practice Huddle Last Practice of the Season Practice Card Reminder: At the end of this practice, remember to distribute the last practice card to your players. Bottom Line: God loves you and gave us Jesus to trust and follow. INTRODUCE: You are part of God s Big Story! 54 Upward Basketball Coach Playbook

55 Scripture Verse: For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 (NIV) Introduction: We ve had a GREAT season! It s been so much fun watching each of you become better players and better friends with each other! We ve learned a lot about basketball but we ve also learned a lot about ourselves and about others. Think about the things that we ve learned during our huddle time this year. Do you remember the three virtues we ve discussed? What were they? (Allow players to answer the question.) First we learned about Self-Control. Self-control is choosing to do what you should do, not what you want to do. This includes taking a moment to pause before we lose our temper when we get angry. It also means choosing our words carefully before we speak, especially when we re mad. God wants us to turn to him in those times when we feel like we are losing self-control. Then we learned about Responsibility. Responsibility is showing you can be trusted with what s expected of you. When we make wise choices and put God first, that s when we can be trusted. We also should use the talents and gifts God gave us so we can be trusted even more. We can also show we re responsible when we choose to help others. We also learned about Hope. Hope is believing that something good can come out of something bad. We learned that no matter what happens to us, we can know that God is stronger than any superhero and that we have Hope in knowing that God has a bigger story planned for each of us. He wants us to not only know this story for ourselves, but to tell others about it as well. Upward Basketball Coach Playbook 55

56 Listen to this week s verse, For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 (NIV) We have all made mistakes. The Bible tells us that because of sin, we are separated from God. But because God loves us so much, he provides a way back to him. Our verse teaches us that this way is through his son, Jesus. He sent his only Son, Jesus, to live a perfect life on earth and then pay the price for all of our sins on the cross. And because of that act of forgiveness, we can be with God forever. I ve got something else to tell you. Did you know that you are part of God s BIG STORY? That s right he has a BIG STORY and each one of you are in it! You will learn more about that BIG STORY at the awards celebration. It s gonna be great! Let s pray to God and thank him for all he s done for us. Prayer: Thank God for an awesome season! Thank God for teaching us about Self-Control, Responsibility and Hope. Thank God for sending his son Jesus for each one of us and always forgiving us when we mess up. 56 Upward Basketball Coach Playbook

57 Section Two: Games Upward Basketball Coach Playbook 57

58 Section Two: Games Rules for Upward Basketball Game Format A referee leads both teams in prayer at center court before every game. K5 division games will consist of six 4-minute segments and an 8-minute halftime. All other divisions will play six 6-minute and an 8-minute halftime. Games consist of two 18-minute halves and an eight-minute halftime. A coin toss or other impartial method determines which team receives possession first. In jump-ball situations, possessions will alternate. During each segment the clock runs continuously stopping only at the end of each segment for predetermined substitutions. No timeouts are used in Upward Basketball. At the end of each segment, the team that receives the ball next is based upon the direction of the possession arrow. Therefore, an end-of-theperiod shot is encouraged. Teams switch goals at halftime. No scores are kept in the K5 or first- and second-grade divisions. Any games ending in a tie should remain a tie. No division standings are maintained in any division. Coaches are allowed to walk the sidelines and encourage their players without stepping in the playing area. K5 coaches are allowed on the court with the players. All coaches will adhere to the substitution system (for more information on the substitution system, see your coach training guide or visit MyUpward.org). 58 Upward Basketball Coach Playbook

59 Section Two: Games Rules for Play Except where the rules unique to Upward apply, play is governed by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Rules Book (website: www. nfhs.org). 1. Man-to-man defense will be played at all times. Zone defenses are not allowed. 2. Defensive players must stay within arm s reach of the player they re guarding. (Isolation plays are not part of Upward Basketball because they take away the opportunity for improvement for all players and contradict the spirit of the rules. This prevents defenders from sagging or crowding an area of the court to gain a defensive advantage.) 3. Double-teaming is not allowed. Help defense is strongly encouraged in the following instances: Picks and Screens: Defensive switching is allowed on offensive picks or screens. The non-screened defender can help his or her teammate by temporarily switching until the teammate recovers to defend their offensive player. This is commonly referred to as help and recover. Fast Breaks: During any fast break (when the team that gains possession of the ball pushes it quickly into the opponent s end of the court, hoping to get a good shot off before the other team has a chance to set up on defense), another defensive player not assigned to the ball handler may help in order to slow or stop the fast break. Upon stopping the fast break, defenders should return to guarding their assigned players. Lane Area: If a defender is in the lane, and the player he or she is guarding is within arm s reach, the defender is allowed to provide help defense. Upward Basketball Coach Playbook 59

60 Section Two: Games 4. At the beginning of each segment, both coaches should lineup the players at mid-court and match them up by ability without giving verbal cues. If both coaches and referees foresee a match-up problem due to position and height, players can be shuffled around to create a better game situation. 5. Full-court presses are not allowed. Defensive players may not guard their opponents in the backcourt. 6. Backcourt violation will not be called due to the shortness of the court in cross-court play. However, if playing full court on a regulation-size court (84 feet), this violation should be called. 7. The offense must purposefully attack the defense in every situation no stalling. After a warning from the referee, a violation will be called resulting in a turnover. 8. Referees will call and explain all violations. The detail of explanations will vary according to the age group and understanding of the players and should decrease as the season progresses. 9. When possible, referees will advise players of potential violations before the violation occurs. 10. The three second restriction (lane violation) should not be called in the kindergarten or first- and second-grade divisions. However, coaches and referees should encourage offensive movement in and out of the lane area. 11. No technical fouls or protest of games. 12. No score will be given for a basket in the wrong goal. The offensive team will be able to retain possession via an inbounds play. 60 Upward Basketball Coach Playbook

61 Section Two: Games 13. A player committing two fouls in one segment must sit out the remainder of that segment. The next player in the rotation comes in as the substitute. This does not change the normal rotation, because the fouled-out player does not come back into the game until scheduled to do so. The player who comes in as a substitute gains extra playing time. This extra time does not affect the predetermined substitution system. Note: In a second foul situation, when a team only has five players at a game, replace the substitution rule with a two-point penalty by awarding the fouled team two additional points. The opposing team then takes possession. 14. Non-shooting fouls result in the ball being taken out on the side by the offended team (no bonus rule). All shooting fouls result in free throws. Note: In the K5 division, no fouls result in free throw attempts. After a foul is called, play will continue inbounds at the spot of the foul. 15. The game clock runs continuously, with the following rules going into effect when fewer than two minutes remain in the game: Non-shooting fouls result in the offensive team getting one point and the ball. Shooting fouls result in the offensive team scoring two points. The opposing team then takes possession. Players fouled in the act of shooting and making the basket are credited with the basket plus one point. The opposing team then takes possession. K5 Rules Modifications Players participating in your K5 age division are new to the basic concepts of basketball and are also developing motor skills needed to play the game. With this in mind, Upward Sports has developed some rule modifications specifically for this age division. These modifications are found in areas of the game format as well as some common basketball adjustments. The chart below details different areas of basketball to show what is allowed for each age division: Upward Basketball Coach Playbook 61

62 Section Two: Games RULE K5 SCORE IS KEPT Stealing of ball from dribbler allowed Stealing of pass allowed Violation called for two hands on the ball while dribbling Double dribbling (stopping and restarting) resulting in a turnover Traveling called resulting in a turnover Feet shuffling during shot set-up called as a travel Fast breaks allowed off loose balls, muffed passes or dribbles Fast breaks allowed off of made baskets and/or rebounds 3-second violation NO NO NO NO No (Called but not a turnover) No (Called but not a turnover) NO NO NO NO Backcourt violation called Coaches NO Allowed on court with players 62 Upward Basketball Coach Playbook

63 Section Two: Games 1st-2nd Grade 3rd-4th Grade 5th-6th Grade NO YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES NO YES YES NO Allowed to walk sidelines Yes, unless playing cross court Allowed to walk sidelines Yes, unless playing cross court Allowed to walk sidelines Upward Basketball Coach Playbook 63

64 Section Two: Games Week Second Half Game Player s Name first Half 18 min 12 min 6 min 18 min 12 min 6 min Day Stars Week Second Half Game Player s Name first Half 18 min 12 min 6 min 18 min 12 min 6 min Day Stars 64 Upward Basketball Coach Playbook

65 Section Two: Games Week Second Half Game Player s Name first Half 18 min 12 min 6 min 18 min 12 min 6 min Day Stars Week Second Half Game Player s Name first Half 18 min 12 min 6 min 18 min 12 min 6 min Day Stars Upward Basketball Coach Playbook 65

66 Section Two: Games Week Second Half Game Player s Name first Half 18 min 12 min 6 min 18 min 12 min 6 min Day Stars Week Second Half Game Player s Name first Half 18 min 12 min 6 min 18 min 12 min 6 min Day Stars 66 Upward Basketball Coach Playbook

67 Section Two: Games Week Second Half Game Player s Name first Half 18 min 12 min 6 min 18 min 12 min 6 min Day Stars Week Second Half Game Player s Name first Half 18 min 12 min 6 min 18 min 12 min 6 min Day Stars Upward Basketball Coach Playbook 67

68 Section Two: Games Week Second Half Game Player s Name first Half 18 min 12 min 6 min 18 min 12 min 6 min Day Stars Week Second Half Game Player s Name first Half 18 min 12 min 6 min 18 min 12 min 6 min Day Stars 68 Upward Basketball Coach Playbook

69 Section Two: Games Week Second Half Game Player s Name first Half 18 min 12 min 6 min 18 min 12 min 6 min Day Stars Week Second Half Game Player s Name first Half 18 min 12 min 6 min 18 min 12 min 6 min Day Stars Upward Basketball Coach Playbook 69

70 Section Two: Games 70 Upward Basketball Coach Playbook

71 Section Two: Games STAR DISTRIBUTION FORM Use a pencil to record the color of star that the players receive each game. Name Game 1 Game 2 Game 3 Game 4 Game 5 Game 6 Game 7 Game 8 Blue (B): Effort Gold (Go): Sportsmanship Gray (Gr): Offense Red (R): Defense White (W): Christlikeness Upward Basketball Coach Playbook 71

72 Section Two: Games 72 Upward Basketball Coach Playbook

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