Many excellent basketball books have been written in past years that have contributed greatly to the growth of the game. This book is presented in the sincere hope that it will be a worthwhile contribution and that each reader may find something of benefit. The manual represents an attempt to compile numerous offensive and defensive formations, fundamental techniques, and supplementary coaching methods into one easy-reference volume. The author encourages correspondence from readers and will welcome any suggestions that may be used in future revision to make it a more complete guide to modern basketball.

The author wishes to acknowledge the many fine coaches and players he has been associated with while playing and coaching the game. It is only through these associations that this manual has been made possible. Special thanks must be expressed to Coach Murray Arnold, DeLand High School; Coach Bob Weickel, Stetson University; Coach Charles Morris, David Lipscomb College; Coach Bill Vining, Ouachita Baptist College; Coach Bill Stokes, Middle Tennessee State College; Coach Lanny Heath, Florida Military College; and to Roger Gilmore of the Deland Sun News for their suggestions regarding this handbook.

The author also feels indebted to the excellent coaches in the Florida Intercollegiate Conference whose thorough coaching methods constantly keep the author in search of improved techniques:

Bruce Hale, University of Miami

Dan Nyimicz, Rollins College

Tom Greene, Florida Southern College

Bob Lavoy, University of Tampa

Dick Kendall, Jacksonville University

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