In the use of the weighted items the algebraic sum of
the positive and negative points is computed. This sum for each
game represents the total effectiveness of the team or player.
For the purpose of illustration the Kansas chart of
@ conference game is shown in Exhibit A with team and individual
_ points computed,

The data were collected by student assistants, majors
in the department of Physical Education. Twelve men students
were used in the collection of facts, six for each team. The
men worked in pairs, one acting as a recorder and the other as
an observer. One pair made a record of all the passes and catches,
one pair made a spot record of all the shots taken by players’ |
numbers, and the other pair recorded the remaining material.

Definition of Terms

The terms used in the evaluation chart study are for
the most part in common usage in the game of basketball and need
not be defined. However, some of the terms have not usually been
connected with basketball and for this reason are defined.

k. Immediate assist, a pass made to a player who scores a field

goal.
2. Secondary assist, the pass directly preceding an immediate
assist.

5. Error of omission, a mistake in judgment or observation, such
as a failure to pass to a teammate who is in a better position
for scoring.

4. Held ball obtained by an opponent, a player having complete
control of the ball and by poor ‘Setement er poor technique on
his part an opponent is able to "tie him up" to such an extent
that an official calls a held ball.