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My name is Adrian “A.C.” Cooley. Basketball is my ministry. My services are not just about getting better at basketball but also using basketball to learn life lessons.Please enter your contact information in order to receive my FREE Youth Basketball Guide. Type "FREE" in the message field

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** "My girls enjoyed the basketball clinic and the talent level " **
- Coach Reynolds, JC Booth Middle School

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- All games and skill development sessions will be atFayetteville Christian Church
114 Hickory Rd
Fayetteville, GA 30214- The academy will start April 26, 2025 and end on May 17, 2025.
- Optional Skill Development sessions will be every Saturday at 8:30am
- The games will be between 9:30am-11:00am every SaturdayNEW RULESThere is NO "make it take it"WATCH THE FOLLOWING EXAMPLE VIDEO

- Following each successful field goal or free throw a player from the non-scoring team shall "clear the ball" by dribbling or passing the ball from inside the
court directly underneath the basket (not from behind the end line) to a place on the court behind the arc.- Following each unsuccessful field goal or last free throw:
• If the offensive player rebounds the ball, he/she may continue to attempt to score without "clearing" or returning the ball behind the arc.
• If the defensive player rebounds the ball (including "air-balls", he/she must "clear" or return the ball behind the arc (by passing or dribbling).
• If the defensive team steals or blocks the ball, it must "clear" or return the ball behind the arc (by passing or dribbling).
• Possession of the ball given to either team following any dead ball situation shall start/resume with a checkball, i.e. an exchange of the ball (between the defensive and the offensive player) behind the arc at the top of the playing court.

Each team gets one 60 second time-out per gameSCORING
One point per basket inside the arc. Two points per basket outside the arc.
- A player will shoot one free throw after a foul if the player was in the act of shooting.
- A free throw is worth one point if the shooting foul occurs inside or on the three-point arc.
- A free throw is worth two points if the shooting foul occurs outside the three-point arc.
- A free throw is worth one point if the player is fouled while in the act of shooting and the player still successfully scores a basket.
Bonus Free Throws: One free throw will be given to a player fouled on the fifth team foul and all subsequent fouls by the opponent.ADDITIONAL RULES
- Each player will play at least four games every Friday
- There is no coaching at the games. Players will coach themselves.
- No coaching from parents or fans is allowed. Cheering is encouraged.
- The games will be three players against three players.
- Teams can have a maximum of five players.
- Each player must play at least 4 minutes a game.
- A team must have at least two players to start the game
- Ball size will be 28.5”
- Games are 10 minutes with a running clock.
- The clock will only stop on the referee's whistle during the last minute of the game
- The five-second closely guarded rule will be enforced the entire game

- 'Rock, paper, scissors' will determine initial possession of the ball. The referee will oversee the 'rock, paper, scissors' outcome.
- If a team has four or more players available then every player must play at least 4 minutes
- If a team has four or more players available then every player must sit out at least 2 minutes
- The players will make substitutions themselves
- Substitutions may only occur during dead-ball situations
- No stalling is allowed. The referee may implement a 30-second shot clock at his/her discretion
Possession of jump balls will alternate.
- Three seconds in the lane will result in a turnover.
- After an out-of-bounds violation, the ball will be checked behind the three point line.
- In addition to the normal out of bounds lines, the half-court line is also out of bounds.- Intentional fouls will result in 1 point and possession of the ball for the team that was fouled
- No swearing, taunting, or inappropriate verbal or physical behavior. At the referee’s discretion unsportsmanlike play may result in: 1) Warning; 2) Sitting out; or 3) ejection from the game or league.
- If the score is tied at the end of the game then the game will be settled with a free-throw shootout. “Rock, paper, scissors” will determine which team gets possession of the ball first.

PAYMENTS

GOLD Monthly Plan $250
Unlimited group sessions per month
Max 6 players per group sessionIf you want to pay using a credit card or debit card, instead of a PayPal account click "Debit or Credit Card". Your card will be automatically charged monthly.You will receive a confirmation e-mail confirming payment was sent to ACA Investments LLC

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SILVER Monthly Plan $120
4 group sessions per monthIf you want to pay using a credit card or debit card, instead of a PayPal account click "Debit or Credit Card". Your card will be automatically charged monthly.You will receive a confirmation e-mail confirming payment was sent to ACA Investments LLC

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WEEKLY INSTALLMENT PLAN
Basketball Academy
SESSION ONEFour weekly payments of $45If you want to pay using a credit card or debit card, instead of a PayPal account click "Debit or Credit Card". Your card will be automatically charged monthly.You will receive a confirmation e-mail confirming payment was sent to ACA Investments LLC

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- Games are ten minutes.
- Games are running clock except the last minute of the game
- 2 minute breaks between each game
- High school 19'9" three-point arc will be used
- One point per basket inside the arc. Two points per basket outside the arc.
- A player will shoot one free throw after a foul if the player was in the act of shooting.
- A free throw is worth one point if the shooting foul occurs inside or on the three-point arc.
- A free throw is worth two points if the shooting foul occurs outside the three-point arc.
- A free throw is worth one point if the player is fouled while in the acting of shooting and the player still successfully scores a basket.
Bonus Free Throws: One free throw will be given to a player fouled on the fifth team foul and all subsequent fouls by the opponent.
- Intentional fouls will result in 1 point and possession of the ball for the team that was fouled
- No swearing, taunting, or inappropriate verbal or physical behavior. At the referee’s discretion unsportsmanlike play may result in: 1) Warning; 2) Sitting out; or 3) ejection from the gym.
- Tie games at the end of regulation will be decided by sudden death.

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