5. What Are the Rules for Playing G@AL-HI ?

A special and complete set of Goal-Hi rules has been written by Dr. Allen and is
available in book form. An official rules book is supplied gratis with each piece of
Goal-Hi equipment ordered. Rules are simple and easily modified for informal play.
When playing the formal game Goal-Hi has the usual complement of officials, i. e.,
Referee, Timer, Scorekeeper, etc., but for informal play the classroom instructor or the
playground director can easily officiate.

6. What Are the Unusual Features of G@ALHI 7

Because the single piece of equipment required to play Goal-Hi is located in the center
of the circular playing court, thus making the basket the focal point of activity for all
players, there is little or no chance for the ball to go out of bounds after a try for a
basket. In regular basketball with a rectangular court and one backboard and goal
located very near each of the end lines, a large majority of short or missed shots are
caused to go out of bounds, thereby breaking the continuity of play.

It will be noted that the bottom of the basket is equipped with a special 3-way, conical
projector. When a ball enters the basket it strikes the projector or chute and is carried
out of and away from the basket through one of the three exits. It is impossible to deter-
mine in advance where the ball will emerge from the basket and thus speculation and
interest is maintained every time a goal is made. Likewise, the smart team captain will
deploy his men in such a manner that every basket exit is ‘covered’.

The three swinging gates suspended from the 18-inch rim, while preventing the en-
trance of a low ball into the basket by way of any one of the three exits, are so con-
structed that a ball leaving the basket is not retarded.

Unlike regular basketball that requires the players to shuttle back and forth from one
end of the rectangular court to the other, Goal-Hi is played in a more concentrated
area. Consequently, all of the fundamental activities are exercised without consuming
too much of the players (especially young players) energies.

Goal-Hi encourages the players of tomorrow as well as members of this year’s basket-
ball team to practice whenever possible throughout the year.

7. What Equipment Is Required to Play G@ALHI 7

A minimum of inexpensive equipment is required to play Goal-Hi. One air inflated ball
of 291%” circumference and one Goal-Hi Standard is all that is required. An ‘official’
Goal-Hi leather covered molded ball and a ‘regula-
tion’ ball of the same type both for indoor play are
described on the pages that follow. Likewise, an
‘official’, ‘regulation’ and ‘playground’ Goal-Hi rubber
ball for outdoor play is offered. The official Goal-Hi
standard is available in several types. The movable
type may be moved indoors or out-of-doors at will. The
fixed type of standard is offered for permanent outdoor
installation. Both of the above types may be had in
three fixed heights for elementary school, junior high
school or high school and university use. Either the
movable or fixed type of Goal-Hi standard may be had
with a height adjustment feature that permits the basket
to be raised or lowered at will. For complete descrip-
tions and prices, see pages that follow.

 

The Panthers and the Tigers rate Goal-Hi on the |
playground a ‘swell’ night as well as day game. |