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Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

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NATIONAL BASKETBALL COMMITTEE
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ANNUAL QUESTIONNAIRE

This questionnaire is sent annually to representative basketball men of the country in order. that their vies may be

   

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Concerning center jumps:

a. Do you favor the rule which eliminated the center
jump after a successful free throw? Yes. iE
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List desirable modifications on reverse side.

b. Do you favor eliminating jumps after a field
goal? Yes. a i] oN No. /

c. If b should be adopted ball should be awarded to
opponent
1. At end of court. Se Bee
2. At end of division line.

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3. At the center circle.

d. If present center jumps should be retained would

you favor rotation of jumpers? Yes. i He
No. O.©..

Concerning restraining circles:

a, Do you favor retaining the restraining circles for
jumps at the free throw lines? Yes. &.%..

No. my nee)

b. Would you favor having a restraining circle at

center? Yes. 43 .. No.. &&

c. If three restraining circles are used would you favor
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having all jumps at the nearest circle? Yes. Ae eS

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Concerning the rule which states that a fumble is not
a dribble (check one)

a. Present rule is satisfactory . S. hoo a

b. Return to 1934-5 rule..... :

c. Allow fumble only before start a dribble . / oe

Would you favor removing the restriction on com-

. No. 3b.

munication by a substitute? Yes. > /

 

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Concerning the three second lane rule (check one)
a. Present rule is satisfactory . EG oo.
b. Return to 1934-5 rule..... ia.

Would you favor making the free throw lanes

wider? Yes. Af . No. on
If you answer yes, check desirable width:

10 feet?..&-.. 12 feet. . He

Concerning the awarding of an additional free throw
for unsportsmanlike conduct for a deliberate or flag-
rant foul (check one)

a. Retain present rule... gs
b. Return to 1934-5 rule. y eas

Would you favor eliminating free throws for a
double foul? Yes. Hh .. No
Would you favor legalizing a court marking which

would place the end line four feet from the plane of
the backboard on floors long enough to permit this

extension? Yes. 36 ., Need...

Concerning High School overtime games (check one)
a. Present rule is satisfactory. . ‘7. o. ‘

b. Use sudden death method in first overtime. 7 ik
c. After one overtime, use free throws. .... .{>..

Concerning disqualification for four personal fouls
(check one)
a. Present rule is satisfactory. . SF Ss

b. Disqualify on fifth foul..... ‘
c. Disqualify for remainder of half for third foul in

that half... ae Wels,

If any particular section of the rules needs improve-
ment, give rule and section number.............

Comment on reverse side.

QUESTIONNAIRE COMMITTEE,
J. H. CROCKER,
E. J. HICKOX,
W. E. MEANWELL,
OSWALD TOWER, Editor,
H. V. PORTER, Chairman

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Treasurer, A. E. METZDORF
97 Elmsdorf Ave., Rochester, N. Y.