Finally - pro rules that make sense

[Mark Padgett]

I don't know how much any of you know about the "new" ABA, but they are expanding from seven to thirty-two teams this upcoming season. The ABA is a "minor" league that competes with the CBA, USBL and others. They have some rules that are really cool.

3D rule: if a team commits a turnover in its backcourt, the other team gets an extra point if it scores on the subsequent possession. If they are fouled, they get an extra free throw. This is to encourage pressing.

Super bonus rule: once a team gets into the super bonus (10th team foul on the opponent in a half), they have the option of shooting the free throws or taking a 3 point shot! If they choose the 3 pointer, the players line up on the lane just like a free throw and the ball is live on a miss. Not only that, but anyone on the team can take the shot, not just the player that was fouled.

Basket interference: there is none, either by the offense or the defense. Once the ball touches the rim, it's fresh meat.

For more, go to http://www.abalive.com. Oh yeah - they use the red, white and blue ball.

[Edited by Mark Padgett on Jun 26th, 2004 at 09:40 PM]