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G 54” FLAT BOARD G 54” CONVEX BOARD

3. (1) Increase space under basket from which goal may be made... (2) permit. a rebounder
to escape from congested area.”’

CLAIM No. 1 is enhanced by reason of curvature of convex board as illustrated below.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE: Because both left and right ends of convex backboard are turned away
(back), the shooting area directly beneath the backboard is increased consider-
ably. Likewise, the convex backboard eliminates the mental hazard represented
by the edge of a straight or flat backboard, which hazard to the player is always
present when agoalis attempted fromthe sides ofthe court directly opposite the board.

CLAIM No. 2. Balls rebounding off of convex back- can be best proved by 15 minutes of demonstration or

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board will be found to cover a wider floor area than
when rebounding from plain or flat surface. This fact

“Simplify bridgework, etc.’’

A plane surface or convex surface backboard would
enjoy this same advantage although it should be noted
that the construction of a convex board automatically

‘‘More pleasing streamlined appearance...
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The above drawings conclusively illustrate the advan-
tages of the modified 54” straight or flat backboard
(and goal) as a better target than the present 4’ x 6’
board in use today. It follows that if maximum visibility

comparison test, and is considered an important factor
in breaking up play in a congested area.

provides a more rigid and generally stronger piece of
equipment.

a better target, thus promoting greater accuracy.”’

floor makes for a better target, then the convex back™
board qualifies as a marked improvement over the
same modified size board with a flat surface and that
greater accuracy can be expected of the convex board.

from every possible shooting position on the playing

Coaches, the National Basketball Rules Committee,
and Equipment Manufacturers have joined forces
in a cooperative effort to find the right solution to the
question of what design, size, etc., backboard will
best serve today’s type of game. What is your
opinion? It is generally recognized that the present
4’ x 6’ flat backboard designed for playing condi-
tions of several decades ago is now obsolete and
inadequate for today’s game. Cooperation be-
tween several parties has made it possible for you to
gain a first-hand acquaintance with the modified

Do You Favor the Modified Backboard on Exhibit?

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board on display and you are invited to express
your opinion of this special demonstration board.
Suggestions for improvements or changes are
in order.

Similar demonstration backboards are being tested
in Coaching Schools this Summer and all comments,
recommendations, etc., from Coaches will be
tabulated and the results transmitted to the Research
Committee of the National Basketball Committee of
the United States and Canada. Your opinion will
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