January 9, 1945.

detthling, pivoting, passiiee, detenn, rebtend-

You will find a number of drills and suggestions on these funda-
mentals in my book, “Better Basketball”. In the lest hour of prac-
tise the time should be devoted to developing team offense, defense,
ee eee lays, out of bounds plays, offensive plays, fast break

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Here is a sample schedule for one week. Monday - 30 minutes
set shots from all angles; 50 minutes deibble and pivot
Grill, also hook pass; 15 minutes working offensive plays without
opposition; 30 minutes working offense against opposition; and to
wind up the practice each boy takes fifty free throws. Tuesday -
50 minutes shooting set-ups; 15 minutes passing and 15 minutes in-
dividual defense; seimmage 30 minutes; free throws. Wednesday -
shooting 30 minutes; 15 minutes out of bounds playss; 20 minutes de-
fense, emphasizing fast break from the defense; 20 minutes scrimmage;
free throws. fhursday - shooting 30 minutes; free throws 30 minutes;
and run through out of bounds plays or offensive plays without
opposition. Friday - gaye. 5

| I trust thls information will be helpful to you and T wish you
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Sincerely yours,
PCA:AH Director of Physical Education.