USE OF BACKBOARD

 

‘For ome or more games, please appoint responsible statisticians to gather data on
the use that is made of various parts of the backboard.

PREPARATION; Statisticians should train themselves by making test observations to
become familiar with the surface of the present backboard which is included in the
proposed board shown in dotted lines on pare 47 of the rules book. ‘ith practice,
the observer should be able to estimate the spot on the board where the ball

strikes.

METHOD: In gathering data, a dot should be entered in the proper place on the dia-
gram cach time the ball strikes the backboard. If the ball caroms into the

basket for a goal, a small cross should be placed over the dot. If the ball strikes
the edge of the board, a check mark should be placed outside the board diagram at

the proper placc.

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