\ March 14, 1945. Lt. Robert L. Van Citters, Go. A, 89th IATB, Camp Maxey, Texas. Dear Lieutenant Yan Citters: . Yes, I remember you very well indeed, and am happy to give you my opinion of the goal-tending rule. Your interpretation is exactly correct. You have a perfect right to tap any of those balls, except over the cylinder of the basket. You are certainly right in keeping the big boy from tapping it in. The offense is given enough ad- vantage already. I am mighty happy to hear from you and I wish you’ the best of luck in all of your activities. re Sincerely yours, Director of Physical Education, Varsity Basketball Coach.