November 4, 1944.

Mrs. Alice K. Griffith,
The Athletic Journal,
6858 Glenwood Avenue,
Chicago 26, Illinois.

“Bear Mrs. Griffith: —

Yes, ma'am, I am planning to write on the various defenses.
I believe that I can present a pretty good article for youe I had in
mind that I preferred an article on how to meet the fast — razzle-
dazzle offense when they pick you up all over the floor. our article
that you nowhave is entitled “How to Combat a Pressing AP sat °

Yes, it is eometimes called a "forcing defense", but I be-
lieve pressing is better. That means, of course, when they pick ypu up
all over the floor. As soon as "A" team loses the ball, “B" team members
immediately pick up their opponents without the retreating defense which
is so much in ——-

I expect to come to my office tomorrow, Sunday, to work on
the artiole ‘and I will have it polished and ready for you in the prescribed
ime. |. |

I sisi to congratulate you upon your effort to unify the
basketball nomenclature. The Athletic Journal has contributed much to
‘the nomenclature. So many coaches still use the term "block" when they
mean “screen”. Screening is legal, and blocking is a foul, but a majority
of the coaches use the wrong terminology even to their boys when they are
coaching as well as in writing articles.

Sincerely yours,

Direotor of Physical Education,
PCA:AH _ Varsity Basketball Coach.

PP. S. You know, Mrs. Griffith, I have something that I could show the
coaches that I think would be worth while if it didn't get in on the field