Coach Training Guide Substitutions 2017 Season 1
COACHES RESPONSIBILITIES FOR PRACTICE DAYS Make out a practice schedule of what you would like to accomplish prior to your arrival at the Sports Center. Review the Team Talk for the day so you are prepared to discuss it with your team. Arrive ten (10) minutes early to practice. Come prepared with Coaches Manual, practice agenda, and a smile to greet your team. Please stick to your scheduled practice time only! If you share the gym with another team, it is your responsibility as coaches to work out a predetermined time to give your Team Talk each week. Make sure to cover fundamental skills each week; repetition is crucial in the learning process. A mini-scrimmage may be included within your team, the other team that is practicing (if age appropriate), or try a parent game! Always start practice on time, even if some players arrive late. Do not let players on the court prior to scheduled practice time if there are teams already practicing. Keep the kitchen open at all times during practice for access to first aid kit. Do not allow balls to go outside; this is crucial to avoid lost or damaged equipment. Make sure to schedule ten (10) minutes for your Team Talk and prayer. Always remind players the time of the next game and to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the game time. Do not leave practice until all team members have been picked up. The last team practicing for the evening is responsible for putting all balls in the ball bag, lock all doors and, turn off all lights. AWARENESS OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONSIDERATION OF OTHER TEAMS WILL HELP PRACTICIES RUN SMOOTHLY THROUGHOUT THE SEASON. 2
COACHES RESPONSIBILITIES FOR GAME DAYS Have a line-up ready prior to arrival at the Sports Center. Be prepared for changes because it is common for players to not show up or to be late. Line-ups must always be flexible. Preparing a line-up in advance will make substitutions during game time much smoother. Arrive at least twenty (20) minutes prior to the scheduled time of game. Come prepared with line-up, coaches manual, clipboard, pencil, etc. Gather team fifteen (15) minutes prior to scheduled start of game. Use this time to go over lineup, give pep-talks, stretch and warm-up. GYM WARM-UP TIME IS LIMITED! Once the previous game is over, you may bring your team on the court and prepare to warmup. Please wait to begin warm-up drills until the closing prayer is completed from the previous game! When the buzzer goes off to begin the game, immediately come to the center court for opening prayer. Substitutions should be done quickly at the end of each period (30 Seconds). The referees will start the game with or without all players on the court! Train players to turn backs to scorekeepers so jersey numbers can be recorded. Keep the next rotation of players informed of where they will be playing in the next period. No water bottles at players bench! Water spills cause slippery footing, which leads to injuries! Have parents keep the water bottles in the stands where players can get them at half time and/or after the game. At the end of the game, line your team up for handshakes and closing prayer. IF YOUR TEAM IS PLAYING THE LAST GAME OF THE DAY (8pm game), HELP PICK UP TRASH FROM THE BLEACHERS, AND STACK ALL CHAIRS. MANY HANDS MAKE LIGHT WORK! THANK YOU! 3
LEADING A CHILD TO CHRIST It is important that we, as Coaches, Teachers and leaders, believe that children can be born again. Some people will have strong opinions that run contrary, but these opinions are not biblically based. The majority of adults who are saved today can identify with a childhood experience that began their walk with Jesus. Salvation must come before any meaningful Bible learning or life application can take place. Psalm 78:1-8 makes it clear that it is possible to teach Biblical truths to kids. Therefore let s believe for their salvation and give them early opportunities to receive Christ. Children can receive Him as soon as they begin to learn the difference between right and wrong. Children most often will make several decisions and responses to the gospel message- it is normal! Some kids may follow what their friends are doing rather than making a personal decision. When that happens, take time to explain to them again what it is you are asking them to do. Be sincere and loving, just as Christ would. Remember that we are all sinners and we must present salvation in a loving, accepting manner. Trust God to work in the child s hearts. Make salvation a possible task after all, it is a free gift. At the same time, it shouldn t be a mumbled prayer. Consider these steps: 1. Explain that God loves everyone and wants each person to become a member of His family. (John 3:16) 2. Sin prevents us from being a part of God s family. The Bible says sin is doing wrong and when we sin we are not being obedient to God. Romans 3:23 says that everyone has sinned. A child needs to understand that everyone includes him/her. 3. Romans 6:23 says the payment for sin is death. God loves us so much that He does not want us to die. He sent his son Jesus to die for our sins. (2 Cor. 5:21, I Peter 2:24). 4. If we want to become a part of God s family, we must ask God to forgive us for the things that we have done wrong. According to John 3:36, we need to encourage the child to believe that God has forgiven him. 5.Be sure the child knows that even after we have been saved, we still make mistakes. In I John 1:9 it states that if we tell God what we have done, He will forgive us and we will still be a part of God s family. All of this must be done using vocabulary that is simple, straightforward and free from confusing symbols and analogies. It is important to follow-up and help children build a strong foundation. The biblical command of Matthew 28:19-20 goes beyond just telling them about Jesus ; we are also to make them disciples! 4
COACH TRAINING BACK TO BASICS 5
Coach Wooden s Philosophy: Be more concerned with your character than your reputation. Character is what you really are; reputation is what you are perceived to be. If you don t have time to do it right when will you have time to do it over? 7 POINT CREED (WOODEN) 1. Be true to yourself 2. Help others 3. Make each day your masterpiece 4. Drink deeply from good books, especially the Bible 5. Make friendship a fine art 6. Build a shelter against a rainy day 7. Pray for guidance and count and give thanks for your blessings every day. 2 SETS OF THREE S Never lie Never Cheat Never Steal Don t Whine Don t Complain Don t Make Excuses Basketball Essentials Ball Handling Shooting Defense Passing 6
BALL HANDLING Fingertips (finger prints) Curved hand Body position Head up Protect Ball V turtle shell bar arm PRACTICE PLAN Ball Handling - Warm-up First 15 Minutes 1. Seated 15 seconds right hand 15 30 seconds 3-5 seconds each finger Repeat #1 other hand 2. On knee 15 seconds right hand 15 seconds side 2 side 15 seconds front/back Repeat #2 other hand 3. Standing 15 seconds right hand 15 seconds with guard arm 15 seconds left hand 15 protected cross over 15 V dribble 4. Jogging 15 seconds right hand 15 seconds left hand Add jump stops Jump stops with pivots 5. Cone dribble (4-5 cones) 2 x right hand - lay up 2 x left hand - lay up 2 x right hand shot 2 x left hand shot BALL HANDLING RUBRIC (Criteria is based on 5 rubric) 5+ Off the charts 5-- Excelled with both hands, up to full speed, without looking at the ball, includes change of direction, may include evasive movement attacking or protective (attacking or protective moves may include one or more of the following cross over s, spin move, behind back) 4-- (5 for Pee Wee)-(5+ for Clinic) Excelled with both hands, up to full speed, without looking at the ball, forward motion only, may lack some fluid movement in change of direction, and may include attacking and protective moves. 3-- (4 for Pee Wee)-(5 for Clinic) - Average could use both hands or be strong dominate, without looking at the ball, shows some ability to change direction, may have one go to move. 2-- (3 for Pee Wee)-(4 for Clinic) Will have some ball control, without looking at the ball, able to dribble dominate hand jogging, may have a problem coming to a stop. 1-- Minors & Up (2 for Pee Wee) (3 for Clinic) Looking at ball, may be able to dribble ball dominate hand jogging, stopping a problem. 1-- Pee Wee -(2 for Clinic) probably slapping the ball, able to take a few dribbles before losing control, may be able to regain ball control. 1-- (for Clinic Only) Using two hands, can t put a successive dribble together, can t regain control of ball after losing it. V Dribble 2 x right hand - lay up 7
Stance Power source Hand position Follow Throw Hop & pop (All div) SHOOTING Focal Point front center of the rim PRACTICE PLAN DRILL Shooting Technique base position Pee Wee up Teaching shooting form non shooting hand is weak, off hand tip of weak side foot touches the line. Heal of dominate foot to the inside arch (so feet are side by side). Widen feet out to shoulder width. Check by having players place their hand pointing straight down on the top of their thighs. Teaching Option #1 feet and shoulders stop and pop using hurdlesto jump stop and shoot the ball. Option #2 (more advanced) heel toe toe teaching to step opposite weak side foot first roll to toe strong side toe to shooting position. SHOOTING RUBRIC Based on 6 & 12 feet in. 5-- (All other divisions) Should be making 5 out of 10 shots. Most likely more, they re shots are smooth & on target. Know exactly where the basket is when attempting to make shots. Have excellent depth perception. Great arch on shots, added/perfect spin rotation on bank shots, great shooting form, knees bent, beautiful hand/wrist follow through. Great body and ball control. 4-- (All other divisions) Should be making 3 out of 10 shots. Most likely more, but they are spot on to the rim or target. Know where the basket is when attempting to make shots. Have above avg. depth perception. Good arch on shots, correct spin rotation on bank shots, good shooting form, knees bent, nice hand/wrist follow through. Good body and ball control. 3-- (All other divisions) Should be making 2 out of 10 shots. Possibly more, but they are close to the rim or target. Know where the basket is when attempting to make shots. Have decent depth perception. Some arch on shots, slight spin rotation on bank shots, decent shooting form, knees bent, hand follow through. Needs more body and ball control. 2-- (All other divisions) Should be making 2 out of 10, possibly less but they are close to the rim or target. Know where the basket is when attempting to make shots. Lack depth perception. No arch on shots, no spin rotation on bank shots. No body or ball control. Clinic Only - Feet and shoulders are square to the basket. Eyes on front center of the rim-training guide. Minor, Peewee Majors - Feet and shoulders are square to the basket. 8
SHOOTING (Focus foot position, focal point, power source, hand position, follow through) A. foot position - Foot in foot to shoulder width B. Power source bend the knees onto the toes C. focal point - eyes on the front of the rim D. hand position pointer middle finger on the seam below the air hole E. follow through - finish with fingers in the basket Hop and Pop Step and shoot Setting screens Shooting off the screen Shooting off the dribble Pick and roll SHOOTING RUBRIC 5-- (Clinic Only) Should be making 4 out of 10 shots. Have arch on shots, have strength to get it there & beyond, can shoot very accurately with players in front of them. 4-- (Clinic Only) Should be making 2 out of 10 shots. Have arch on shots, have strength in shot, can get shot near target w/ player in front of them. 3-- (Clinic Only) Should be making 1 out of 10 shots but they are close to the rim or target. Has strength to get ball to hoop, but not every time. Can shoot w/ person in front of them, but not accurately. 2-- Clinic Only) Knows where the basket is when attempting to make shots, and they have the basic idea of what to do. Can t shoot with person in front of them. 1-- (Clinic Only) Lack the physical strength to make a basket, don t look toward the basket when attempting a shot. Pick and pop 9
Feet moving Hands up Bottom Down DEFENSE Stance DEFENSE RUBRIC 5-- Can hold the defensive slide; utilize proper hand position (two hands shadow dead ball, one hand down other hand up defending the dribble). Anticipates ball movement off the dribble, pass and shot off the rim. 1. Happy feet keep feet moving On ball focal point above k division 2. Belly button - Off ball focal point - Zone D concept midway between ball and me - Man concept jump to ball Practice Plan Drill Focus stance (feet moving, hands up, bottom down, imaginary belly button) lateral slides 3 x 20 seconds (hand position) 4-- (5 for Clinic / Pee Wee) - Can hold the defensive slide position, possibly utilize proper hand position (two hands shadow dead ball, one hand down other hand up defending the dribble). Anticipates ball movement off the dribble, pass and shot off the rim. Player is able to do 3 out of 4. 3-- (4 for Clinic / Pee Wee) Move with player or ball, not necessarily both. Can hold the defensive slide position, possibly utilize proper hand position. May anticipate ball movement off the dribble, pass and shot off the rim. Player is able to do 2 of the above. 2-- (3 for Clinic / Pee Wee) Move with player or ball, not necessarily both. 1-- Minors & Up (2 for Clinic / Pee Wee) - Following either ball or player, not in between player and ball or ball and basket but tends to follow the ball or be behind the offensive player. 1-- (Clinic / Pee Wee) - Not aware of where the ball is or where the basket is. Diagonal Slides (focus hand position) 10
PASSING PASSING RUBRIC Based on accuracy for age Stance Hand placement on ball Creating force Accuracy (V bounce of the ball) eyes on target follow through Release point Passing (focus eyes on target, snap thumbs down, step to pass, receiver meet the pass) Blue tape wall pass, chest Bounce Overhead (majors up) 5-- (Majors and Up using 5+ rubric) Correct form, ball rotation, able to step and pass with appropriate force, and above average accuracy, able to execute overhead, chest pass, bounce pass and can even make successful one handed passes. 4-- (5 for Clinic) Able to step and pass, above average passing form and accuracy, can execute all three of the passes 1- overhead, 2-chest & 3-bounce pass. 3-- (4 for clinic) Able to step and pass but not specifically w/ appropriate force; average accuracy and passing form, can execute two of the three passes either 1- overhead, 2-chest or 3-bounce pass. 2-- (3 for clinic ) Difficulty in ability to step and pass, below average accuracy and passing form, may be able to execute one of the three passes either 1-overhead, 2-chest or 3-bounce pass. Practice Plan Drills - Teach hand position - Teach bounce pass and chest pass - Partner pass with 1 ball 1-- Pee wee & Up (2 for clinic) Can t step & pass, well below average accuracy and passing form, difficulty executing chest or bounce pass. 1-- (clinic) Lack strength to pass, poor form, tend to pass ball off target. 1. Tape on the wall step and pass 2. Slide and pass 3. Partner pass 1 ball 4. Partner pass 2 balls 5. Partner pass 1 ball sliding 6. Pass to shooter 11
AGGRESSIVENESS Applies to all divisions 5-- Attacks basket or looks to be offensive, looks to score, or create an offensive opportunity. Steals, passes, rebounds, gets rebounds from anywhere, blocks shots everywhere. 4-- Looks to be offensive when by themselves. Reads passes, posts up for rebounds. Looks to steal on the dribble, hand up to block everyone in reach. 3-- Delayed response in looking for the basket when they receive the ball. Gets rebounds outside post and looks to steal the ball/pass. Gets hand up against shooter of player they re guarding. 2-- Catch the ball rarely looks at the basket. Rarely tries for rebounds or steals, late getting hands up to block shot. 1-- Doesn t help on D freezes when they get the ball. Doesn t get hands up to block shots. 12
PRACTICE PLAN WEEK 1 Warm up - 4 basic drills (10 20 min) Ball Handling Dribbling (3) Stationary Drills - Seated dribble, on a knee, standing dribble with guard arm up. (2) Moving Drills - Jog dribble, cone dribble (3) Jump stop drills - Dribble to jump stop, dribble to jump stop and a pass, catch a pass on a jump stop Lay-up - Off the dribble, lay up lines Lay up - Off the pass Defense Lateral slides 3 x 20 seconds (hand position) Position- man and or zone Rebound box out grab rebound 13
PRACTICE PLAN WEEK 2 Warm up - 4 basic drills (10 20 min) Ball Handling Fingertip, sitting on the floor (focus fingertips) Finger tip dribble ball slap Standing Finger tip ball off ground Dribble front/back side to side V dribble using both hands Dribble walk right hand, left hand back Shooting Teach shooting Tape on the wall step and pass Slide and pass Partner pass 1 ball Partner pass 2 balls Partner pass 1 ball sliding Pass to shooter Defense lateral slides 3 x 20 seconds (hand position) diagonal hand position) slides (focus Passing Blue tape wall pass, chest Bounce Overhead ( majors up) Wall pass moving Partner pass Partner pass moving 14
PRACTICE PLAN WEEK 3 Warm up - 4 basic drills (10 20 min) Use full court 2 baskets Ball Handling Jog right dribble Cone cross over dribble Dribble jump stop Dribble jump stop, pass Dribble jump stop with give and go cut, lay-up and jump shot Defense Defensive slides cone to cone Then w/partner staying in front of the ball. Practice target passing then when player is passing have a defender steal the ball from them Help slide position top of key pass to target on the wing, defensive player attempts to steal the ball from the box (on the either side of the key). 15
PRACTICE PLAN WEEK 4 Warm up - 4 basic drills (10 20 min) Defense Patty Cake (emphasis coordination and proper hand position) 1. Partner up face to face 2. Arm distance apart, assume defensive stance 3. Start right palm to right palm 4. 30 seconds switching and slapping hands Coach dribbling while doing lateral slides 3 x 20 seconds (hand position) diagonal slides (focus hand position) 16
PRACTICE PLAN WEEK 5 Warm up - 4 basic drills (10 20 min) Ball Handling (1) Seated drill (1) Standing drill Cone drill to Hop and pop (change angle and distance from rebound shot) Team Time Shooting Stance Fingers shoot 20 shots each Follow through Defense Defensive slides cone to cone Then w/partner staying in front of the ball. Practice target passing then when player is passing have a defender steal the ball from them Help slide position top of key pass to target on the wing, defensive player attempts to steal the ball from the box (on the either side of the key). 17
COACH TIPS Stay Positive. Praise. Stay Consistent. Encourage your star player to make everyone better. Maintain consistency with the practices. Build upon each drill-add degrees of difficulty as you progress. Keep practices upbeat. Formulate a practice schedule with allotted times for each drill. Use note cards. Be sure to explain positional responsibilities, ex. Only your forward takes your ball out of bounds. No more than 2 to 3 players in line use multiple lines to keep players engaged in practice and to maximize time with drill. Look incorporate things that they struggled with during the game. 18
DRILLS TO CHOOSE FROM Warm up - 4 basic drills (10 20 min) Ball Handling - Dribbling Standing guard arm up Standing guard arm up side to side dribble Standing guard arm up front back dribble Jog dribble, head up cones rt/on left only lay-up Jog cross dribble cones jump stop Dribble jump stop pivot Dribble jump stop Shooting Defense Whole group lateral & diagonal slides Teach pistols ball you (defender), man Box outs 2 x ea. Dribble jumps stop pass & cut pass back for lay-up 2 x ea. Dribble jumps stop pass & cut pass back for Patty Cake (emphasis coordination and proper hand position) Partner up face to face Arm distance apart, assume defensive stance Start right palm to right palm 30 seconds switching and slapping hands 19
Defense lateral slides 3 x 20 seconds (hand position) diagonal slides (focus hand position) Shooting Foot position - Foot in foot to shoulder width Power source bend the knees onto the toes Focal point - eyes on the front of the rim Hand position pointer middle finger on the seam below the air hole Follow through - finish with fingers in the basket Passing Teach hand position Teach bounce pass and chest pass Partner pass with 1 ball Tape on the wall step and pass Slide and pass Partner pass 1 ball Partner pass 2 balls Partner pass 1 ball sliding Pass to shooter 20
Substitution Guidelines It is the goal of Whittier Area Sports to provide equal playing time for all youth participation in our leagues. Each game consists of eight (8) periods. Listed below is the required amount of playing time each player must receive during a game. The amount of playing time directly depends on the amount of players a team has for that particular game. Exceptions: 1. Player Injury - If a player is injured during a period and must come out of a game, a replacement player of equal caliber may be put in for the remainder of the period. The period counts against the original player, not the replacement player. 2. Late Arriving Player - If a player arrives at a game after it has begun, the coach is only responsible for playing that player for a ¼ of the game, not 1/2 of the game which is our normal rotation. There is no catching up required. If a player shows up for the 7th and 8th periods/quarters you are not required to play them. Do your best, but don t penalize the players that were on time. Documentation: The scorekeeper officially documents playing time. If there are any discrepancies in the amount of periods a person has played. The final decision lies with the scorekeeper. There are not exceptions to this rule. "Clinic K " 6 Players (3v3) 6 periods = 18) Number of Players Playing Time (3) player rotation Every player plays 6 periods (4) player rotation 2 play 5 AND 2 play 4 (5) player rotation 3 play 4 AND 2 play 3 (6) player rotation Every player plays 3 periods "Minor Girls Division" 8 Players (4v4) 8 periods = 32) Number of Players Playing Time (4) player rotation Each player plays 8 (5) player rotation 2 play 7 AND 3 play 6 (6) player rotation 2 play 6 AND 4 play 5 (7) player rotation 4 play 5 AND 3 play 4 (8) player rotation Every player plays 4 periods 21
Substitution Guidelines Number of Players "Peewee Division" 6 Players (3v3) 8 periods = 24) Playing Time (6) player rotation 6 play 4 (5) player rotation 4 play 5 AND 1 play 4 (4) player rotation 4 play 6 (3) player rotation 3 play 8 "Senior Boys & Major/Senior Girls, & Minor Boys" 10 Players (5v5) 8 periods = 40) Number of Players Playing Time (6) player rotation 2 play 6 AND 4 play 7 (7) player rotation 2 play 5 AND 5 play 6 (8) player rotation Every player plays 5 periods (9) player rotation 5 play 4 AND 4 play 5 (10) player rotation Every player plays 4 periods 22