Er. Nelson ¥. Nitchman,
U. S&S. Coast Guard Acadeny,
New London, Conn.

Dear Mr. Nitchman:

ZI have outlined on the reverse side of your letter the
tactios that I have found most effeative against the style of
all-court pressing or rushing games. On diagram #1 I have shown
pressing against a set offense, but the same principles can be am-
ployed whether it is set or down the court. You will notice that
the square, the defensive left forward, isa pressing the defensive
right guard.

If the center will cut across in front and toward the side-
line he will draw his opponent with him. Then the left guard on the
offense can cut across to the vacated area and receive the ball.
Then the offensive right forward cen come up and receive the pass
from the offensive left guard. As soon as you break this ali~set
— defense you will have no trouble in working through it.

On diagram #% the conditions are reversed. On diagran 72
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in the middle of the back line. Either one of the guards can cut
diagonally to the front and across the oenter and they will open up
the Forunrd penktios se Win She Sevaeet mig resntee the pass from
the quarterback or center.

pro-

“The players may not be spotted on the all-over court
position as I have them here, but I believe that this will give you
en escape that should enable you to free yourself from this pressing
Games ee

that this is satisfactory, and that you have con-
tinued good luck, I am

Sincerely yours, \

Director of Physical Education,
FCA :AH Varsity Basketball Coach.