Slam Dunk Games for Kids

S.L.A.M.D.U.N.K.

• S.L.A.M.D.U.N.K. basketball at cartoonnetwork.com/games/knd/slamdunk features characters from the Cartoon Network's "The Kids Next Door" series. While the game functions as a typical 2-on-2 game of basketball (though each quarter only lasts 1 minute), each player has an opportunity to make a "special shot." If you properly prepare that shot, you will soar high and score a slam dunk.

  While using the arrow keys to move, press "c" to use turbo speed (this makes you run fast for a short period of time) and then "x" to shoot once you get to the free throw line. Make sure to hold down "c" until you actually shoot, and that you shoot before your turbo power disappears.

Nothing But Slam Dunk

• If all you want to do is practice your slam dunk technique, visit kibagames.com/Game/Sports/Slam_Dunk. You will see a hand pointing down to the spot to "press,' which you do so by clicking your mouse in the spot. Once your player starts moving, click the spot three times to set up your move/shot.

  Watch for the level of power that appears as you click in the spot; depending on how well you time your clicks, you can make your player leap high and do flips on his way to the rim. Depending on the quality and technique of your shot, you can score between 135 and 175 points for each one. Your dunk percentage and score appear on the screen,

Mr. Peanut Slam Dunk

• You can compete in a Planters slam dunk contest at addictinggames.com/slamdunk.html. Use your mouse to select a jersey color, and then choose either a free play practice game or high score tournament game. When playing the free game, you can choose between a reverse dunk attempt or a 360 dunk. Click anywhere on the screen to start the power meter in motion, and then once more to lock the power level in place.

  When you see the circle underneath your player turn green, jump, watch the circle to see how close you are to the net, and then click to slam the ball into the net.

  If you play the high score game, you compete to get a spot on the high score board. In each of the four rounds, your opponent performs a dunk, after which you have two chances to beat his score. When it's your turn, you perform a dunk, after which your opponent performs the same dunk. If you outscore your opponent, you progress further into the tournament and more dunk styles become available.