During its history, basketball has gone through numerous changes, and the latest innovation comes from the Philippines, where the four-point shot will be officially introduced from mid-August, during the Governor’s Cup. This decision marks a significant step in the evolution of a game that previously involved only two- and three-point shots.
The four-point shot was first seen during the NBA All-Star event, but will now become part of the standard league in the Philippines. The move is intended to test how the new rule will work in real matches and potentially affect game tactics and strategy.
The new four-point shot line will be set at a distance of 8.20 meters from the basket, while the current distance for a three-pointer according to FIBA rules is 6.75 meters. We remind you that the half of the field is 14 meters from the front car, that is, 12.42 meters from the basket.
While the new rule may only have a minor impact on the game initially, it could lead to significant changes in the long run. It is expected that over the next ten years, young players will work more and more on this shot, which could dramatically change basketball tactics and strategy.
Similar innovations were also seen in the ACB league, where referees do not have to “check” the ball before it goes back into the game, which further shows how basketball develops and adapts to new trends and rules.
Stay tuned for the latest information and analysis on this exciting change in the world of basketball!