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of the NC 4, representatives to the Rules Committee and the feeling of the
NC + . regarding our problem.

The frilure of ow representatives on the Rules Committes to give weight to our pro-
posals in the face o& our research influence’ the committee to study especially the
functions of these men. Quoting from Mr. Badger's letter of December 4th: "--8--
In reply to your specific question relative to the functions of the N.Y aout, repre=
sontatives on the National Rules Committee, they represent specifically anc solcly
the colleges and wniversities of the various districts from which they come, Uh»
viously, the four representatives on the National Committee from the National Fede
eration of High Schools are supposed to represent dircetly the high schools, Sim»
itarly, the three ¥,1, 5,4, representatives ond the two representatives from Canada
are supposed to represent respectively their particular institutions and associa»
tions,~==—-=8-Of course, it is perfectly natural for the N.C,.4, representatives to
know something of basketball conditions in their respective areas over anc beyond
the college game, but primarily are members of the committee as representatives

of the colleges and universities as explained,”

Further, regarding the problem of equipment, Mr. Badger states; "s----=I was inter-
ested in roading what you had to say about the findings of your research relative
to the molded basketball and the fan-shaped backboard--=\<<=I have not had the oc=
casion to look into the source of pressure that has been brought to bear for . geone-
oral adoption of these products, but it is most certainly true that there is no
reason for the group to accept dictation from any other group as to how the college
game shall be played or as to what equipment shall be used.”

 

(2) Present our own Rules Questionnaire to the basketball conches in every college
an? university in the United: States.

This phase of our work was to be so complete that it would answer the objection that
our Association was only a minority of the college coaches of the country. Our 3563
returns from 724 cuestionmires mailed out represents a more complete return shan
the 312 colleges listed on the tabulation of the National Basketball Committee.

(3) The presentation of our recommendations anf the findings of the questionn.ire to
our N,C,4.., represemtatives constitute? the third step.

(4) The fourth step was in the presentation of the mterials to the National Basket-
ball Committee in their session. This was felt to be an important phase of the
relationshipe

(5) An juvitation to the members of the National Basketball CommisStee to attend our
convention sessions, especially those dealing with rules proposals. Many of *he
members attended and gave us the benofit of their experience in helpving us to
formulate proposalse

The committee feels that these five steps were carried out in proper order and fool
that a decided more toward better relationships has been instigated.

RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE COMMITTEE
1, Our association should study the methods employed by the National Football

Coaches association relative to their relationships with the National Coilasi.2%0
Athletic Association.