Australia - Three-point line extended in NBL
NBL sharpshooters will need to add some range to their arsenal after the league introduced some new rules for the 2010-11 season. In a move to keep pace with the international game, the three-point shooting arc will be increased from 6.25m to 6.75m, a distance first implemented by the American NBA.
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NBL sharpshooters will need to add some range to their arsenal after the league introduced some new rules for the 2010-11 season.
In a move to keep pace with the international game, the three-point shooting arc will be increased from 6.25m to 6.75m, a distance first implemented by the American NBA.
The shape of the NBL's keyway will also adopt the new standard FIBA rectangular shape and a no-charge zone marked by a semi-circle will be instituted directly under the basket, where defenders can't take a charge.
There has also been a minor adjustment to the 'Young Australian Player' rule, with all teams now required to have one Australian or New Zealander under the age of 24 as one of their 10 contracted players, up from 23.
"Basketball Australia previously made the decision following the unification of the sport in this country to bring the NBL under the standard FIBA international playing rules and this is the continuation of that initiative," NBL general manager Chuck Harmison said.
"There are obvious benefits to that, especially for the development of our international players.
"It's going to be interesting to see how teams adjust to the new rules, particularly to the longer three-point line."
The new rules will be in place when the NBL hold their official pre-season tournament.