Like The Ball

You have to promise to treat me like the ball:

To love the way I feel in your hands

To care about me more than the placement of your headband

To protect me from all who try to steal me away

To be ready for me whenever I'm in play

To carefully consider where you pass me

To practice so you learn how to handle me

To adjust your grip when necessary 

To be mindful of the shot clock and the time that you have me

To let me spin, hit the floor and come back to your palm

To keep your eyes on me as you run down the court

To be willing to chase me before I go out of bounds

To realize no one from the other team should be my rebound

To learn all the tricks when you're on the offensive

To remember what you have and what you should be defending

To listen to the coach so you won't go wrong

To pray you get this right so each shot goes in the basket, to limit turnovers and win a championship

You have to treat me like the ball...not the game.