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A slam dunk is a Basketball shot in which a player jumps in the air achieving such a height that the player may then force the ball through the hoop in a powerful manner. Note: Touching, grabbing or hanging from the rim are not a requirement for a slam dunk.

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a amazing dunk with power vertical leap that makes the crowd cheer

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two reasons 1. It is the shot that has the highest chance of going in. 2. It excites your team and if your playing at home the crowd.

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To slam dunk, you need a basketball and a basketball hoop. The definition of a slam dunk is pushing the ball through a basketball hoop.

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Slam Dunk is the full term, dunk is the shorter one. They are the same thing.

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