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Players of ordinary heights will compete alongside tall teammates in a Short AND Tall league (or tournament) conducted by the_________________________, it was announced today. A total of _______________teams will participate, according to __________________________________.

Short AND Tall, modifying basic basketball rules, intends to equalize the natural height advantage. Games will be played at the ____________________, starting___________________for (gender and ages)________________________________________. A championship playoff of________games is planned.

Combining ordinary-height and taller teammates, Short AND Tall claims to "rescue" the natural abilities of players who are normally bypassed because of ordinary height. This increases overall game quality. Under the rules, balanced squads of up to 10 players compete.

"This is a new and unusual idea. They call it basketball for all. That sounds good to me. We're introducing it because it opens a door," said______________________________.

 "Basically it's just five-on-a-side basketball. The emphasis is on participation. It should be fun. Plus, it aims to boost skills. Anyway, it's a welcome mat for normal-size youths. It matches them with tall teammates who might otherwise just gang up together."