New York, NY -- The Women's National Basketball Association will have a different look in 2006, as the Board of Governors announced three rule changes for the upcoming season on Tuesday.

Games will follow a more professional format, with four 10-minute quarters, instead of two 20-minute halves.

The WNBA will also implement the NBA's 24-second shot clock in replace of a 30-second clock. When a defensive foul or violation occurs with less than 14 seconds left, the clock will reset.

Jump balls to open the third and fourth periods -- formerly the second half -- have been eliminated, with the team that wins the opening tip receiving the ball to begin the fourth quarter as well. The loser of the tip will get the ball first in the second and third quarters.

"As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the WNBA, we are thrilled with the continuing evolution of the game," said chief of basketball operations and player relations Renee Brown.