First of all I have found that at that age I have to be
very deliberate in telling them who/where they are supposed to be guarding.
With an older team if need be I can just scream out, “Find somebody!”, and they
will pick up someone to guard. With these younger players I have to yell out
specific numbers to each individual girl (and keep yelling it out for each
possession.) And when it is a zone defense I find myself often have to remind
girls what area they should be in, as some tend to chase the ball like a dog
after a squirrel.
The second element is a simple rule of defense, “Stop the
ball!” One thing that is always true is that the only person in the gym that
can score is the person with the ball; and thus even if that person is not who
you are supposed to be guarding you still have to stop ball if it is heading
toward the basket… This may not have been part of the designed plan but it is
absolutely necessary to be ready to play “Help D.”
May I just “yell” out to the “court” of your life and
give you a Biblical admonition? “Find somebody!” By that I mean be intentional
about finding people to serve; and if you are struggling to find somebody just
let us know as we are more than happy to call out someone in need’s “number”
for you!
And secondly be ready for the unexpected opportunities
that present themselves for service; stay aware of those that come across your
path in need.
Proverbs 29:7 states that “the righteous is concerned for
the rights of the poor…” (NASB)
Proverbs 31:20 states that a virtuous wife “extends her
hand to poor; Yes, she reaches out her hands to the needy.” (NKJV)
Do you see the intentionality of “finding a man”?
And the adverse is stated in Proverbs 29:7 in that “the wicked
does not understand such concern.” (NASB)
Are you concerned with those in need? Are you going MAD
(Making A Difference) with your life? Do you have an intentional plan to serve
(someone’s number in your sites)?
FIND YOUR MAN!
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