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					Originally Posted by BktBallRef  The Handbook says the rule for the 3 point line was installed in 1986.  But the 3 point field goal wasn't added until 1987.  Doesn't make much sense. | 
	
 This happens sometimes when it comes to remarking floors.  They'll allow for a line or mark to be there one year and require and make use of it the next.  That way, if a school is repainting or building a new gym, they don't have to spend money to remark it one year later.