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All-Star Three-Point Shootout, Slam Dunk Contest Rules

February 2, 2006 - American Basketball Association (ABA) News Release


Indianapolis, IN. The American Basketball Association (ABA) today announced the rules for the Three Point Shoot-Out and the Slam Dunk Competition to be held at the All-Star Game on Saturday, February 11 at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida. According to Ricardo Richardson, ABA EVP, "Wait until the fans see these deadly shooters and the artistry of out "slam-dunkers." If there has ever been a question about the ability of ABA players, it will be answered on the 11th. We're bringing in the best - and they can match anyone, anywhere."

The Three Point Shoot-Out Rules and Regulations

1. Five racks of five balls are placed around the three point line. 2. Each shooter will have 75 seconds to shoot as many balls as possible. 3. All shots must be taken with both feet of the shooter behind and not on the three point line. 4. Each of the first four balls on the rack count as two points. The last ball on the rack counts four points. (3-D Ball). 5. The 3-D light will go off at the last shot of each rack. 6. In the player scores 15 or more points, he will be invited back to the championship round and the other contestants that do not have a score of 15 points or higher will be eliminated at that time. 7. Scores from the qualifying round do not carry over to the championship round. 8. The person scoring the most points in the championship round will be declared the winner.

The Slam Dunk Competition Rules and Regulations

1. Each competitor will attempt 3 dunks per round. 2. 2 replacement dunks per round. 3. 1 to 10 points can be scored per dunk. 4. Maximum score is 50. 5. Competitors will have 24 seconds to attempt each dunk. 6. Judging is based on style, athletic ability and creativity. 7. The person scoring the most points will be declared the winner.

Ricardson added, "These two events are only two of many great things happening on Saturday afternoon. It will be a full day's entertainment and certainly will make this the best sports and entertainment value to hit South Florida in a long time. We hope the stands are full." For more information, visit www.abalive.com.

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