Dermarr might not be blowing up as we thought

[Blunt91]

I was over at the site for the Long Beach Jam of the ABA and checked outtheir rules of the game.

To encourage that defensive emphasis, the ABA realized that some rules needed to be changed. Rules that the ABA game will make use of are:

* The 3-D Rule:

When a team loses possession of the ball while it is in the backcourt, the 3-D rule is in effect: one additional point is added to the point value of the field goal. In other words, 2-point baskets count as three, three as four, and four as five. The 3-D rule remains in effect until the team scores, attempts a free throw, the other team gains control, or the period ends. When the defense commits a foul with the 3-D rule on AND free throws are to be attempted, the number of free throws will be increased by one.

* Player's Sixth Foul Rule:

Players in the ABA cannot foul out. On and after a player's sixth personal foul, the opposing team will shoot an additional foul shot and maintain control of the ball by taking the ball out of bounds at the closest spot to the foul.

* Basket Interference Rule:

Once the ball hits the rim, either the offense or the defense may make contact with the ball.

* Super Foul Rule:

On or after the 10th team foul, the team whose player was fouled may shoot the traditional two foul shots or may choose any player to shoot one 3-point shot from anywhere outside of the 3-point arc. All non-shooters are lined up on the foul line with the same restrictions as in traditional foul shots. All non-shooters not on the foul line cannot be lined up or standing within approximately a 10 ft. radius of the shooter attempting the 3-point super foul shot.

These rule changes, among others, show that the ABA wants to provide the most exciting brand of basketball available.

I still want the guy on the hawks team but by those rules listed he doing that great.

[macdaddy]

Is that the ABA or JamBall? I'm surprised its not the XBA. Its scary that people find regular basketball boring.

[chillzatl]

apart from 6-7 teams, it's pretty boring to watch. And I'm a big basketball fan! Just too many players that can't play these days..

[TJ_Swann]

Can I get an Amen!