Boston, D.C. Heath, (1929). A volume presenting basketball as an avenue for developing physical, mental, social, and moral qualities in young women. Complete with suggestions on teaching methods; warm up drills; techniques for passing and shooting; offense and defense; the character of coaches and officials; the structure of practices and competition; and an appendix diagramming 60 plays. Inscribed by the author: "Nellie, You've been an inspiration to the basketball class and I've enjoyed having you in it. Let's always keep the standards of girls basketball high." Recipient's signature on both pastedowns; light foxing to endpages; modest staining to the boards, more so on the rear board. A very good copy, lacking a dust jacket. [#036608] $450