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five players, Goal-Hi can be played by entire classes of play-
ground boys and girls. When played in the school, an entire
gym class can participate in this healthful exercise.

GOAL-HI AND THE LITTLE TOTS

“For years I have had hundreds of parents and youngsters
ask for instructions on laying out a basketball court for out-
of-doors. I have always found the question a difficult one
to answer. First, the expense of two basketball backboards
and two goals is almost prohibitive, and, secondly, the lack of
adequate space in most backyards is an obstacle that is
impossible to overcome.

“The single Goal-Hi standard in the backyard will permit
the individual child to practice field goals and free throws in
his leisure time. And thus, in addition to the healthful bene-
fits derived from this practice, he will gain a knowledge of
basketball fundamentals which may later help him to national
prominence on some varsity team. The great stars of the
basketball court have been youngsters who have had access
constantly to a basketball goal in their backyards or on the
playground.

“For the physically handicapped child a modified form
of Goal-Hi as described in the Rules Book offers unlimited aid
to these unfortunates. :

GOAL-HI AND THE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETE

“I think it hardly necessary to direct the attention of bas-
ketball coaches to Goal-Hi as a splendid lead-up game to
basketball. For year-round basket shooting practice by team
members, the game has unlimited possibilities; and for the
up and coming youngster who may some day warm the heart
of his high school or college coach, Goal-Hi is just what he
needs to give him the fundamentals of basketball. The mere
handling of the ball, the value of team work, an appreciation
of clean sportsmanship, and a familiarity with the routine of
shooting a basket, etc., are a few of the ABC's which the player
of tomorrow can thus acquire in his school gymnasium, in the
outdoor schoolyard, or in the public playground. I am con-
stantly urging my basketball players to keep practicing
throughout the year and not to forget basketball when the

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