the work of this committee in testing proposed
rule changes has uncovered facts which proved
the fallacy or soundness of many theories,
Aiding in the experimental efforts the labors
of the Visual Research Committee have done
much to demonstrate better methods of teach-
ing as well as in the standardization of rules
interpretations.

Keenly realizing that the concomitant learn-
ings in a sport are as important in its con-
tributions as are skill developments the As-
sociation early established a Committee on
Wihics which has done notable work in con-
centrating attention on proper conduct and
the place of basketball in the teaching of good
citizenship.

In the administrative field the Association
also has rendered fine service. Through its
Bulletin members have been given monihly
news of developments in other sections of the
country. Exchange of experiences and ideas
between members at conventions has smoothed
out many administrative problems concerned
with the operation of contests, the making of
schedules, and the handling of crowds.

Through the strenuous efforts of the Olympic
Committee headed by Dr. F. C. Allen basket-
ball was included in the Olympic Games at
Berlin and probably will be on the program at
all future Olympiads. In this connection the
Association conducted a nation-wide drive for
funds which enabled it to send Dr. James
Naismith, the inventor of basketball, to the
Berlin Olympics as a good will ambassador of
the basketball men in the United States to the
game’s leaders from the rest of the world.

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