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with the result in doubt until . the.. finish
RESULTS OF INCLUDING BASKETBALL - IN THE OLYMPICS

1. The game has earned a , Permanent place on the program with an initial entry
list of twenty-two courtries.

2, Amore prominent place seems assured in the next olympics to be held in
Japan where the game hes assumed national importance. Japanese authorities in-
tend to provide much better Tacilities.

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There maybe a classification of players according to height.
4, Girls teams may be included.

5....A wooden floor may be used even if nlay is ont-of-doors.

6. It is probabie that two officials will handlc each game.

?, The number of eligible players for cach meme probably will be increased t<
ten.
8. The rules will be simplified rather than made more complicated as most
of the teams have neither the facilities nor personnel to live up to the new
technique. Most of the foreign coaches are teaching the game es 4 sideline to
their regular duties as Y.M.C.A. directors, missionaries, and teachers.

A CHANGE OF EMPHASIS IS “NEEDED

Coaches Have Stressed Details of Legislation
and Playing Technique While Avoiding
Game Administrat ive Problems
eC; CARLSON, M.D.,
Pittsburgh University GOD
President Nios Ves. sion

The members of our organization have cdntributed greatly in the legislative and
technical cdvancement of Basketball, but there is much te be done along: the lines of
administration. Revolutionary changes have been introduced into the rules. By means
of clinics, coaching schools and writings there have been marked improvements ‘in the
technique of teaching and playing. The administration has lsgged behind for various
reasons which include slastic interpretations, conduct of coaches, and variable |
officiating. The needs of administration ehouLd receive emphatic action end adver-
tisement in order to improve the most apparent weaknesses of our game. ' Legisletion
and technioue have had their beginnings. In order es drive the greatest value from
_ these advancements, everybody must help in bringing the administration angle up to

» PAL, ae
"Interpret tion" is biamed for too many shortcomings by coaches, players,

and officials. "Misinterpretation" is more appropriate. This blind of "interpre-

tation" includes every shade and tint from rewriting the rules to the most asinine

practices of officiating. Experiences have shown thet there is some tendency to
favor the offense in the West, end to favor the defense in the East. Movies of the
pleyvy in the West have shown what offensive tactics are compatible with the rule
book, viz., that the pleyer is entitled to any position by priority. Movies taken in