Three-Point Shot - When Was It Introduced in High Schools?

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Three-Point Shot - When Was It Introduced in High Schools?

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Mon May 14, 2007, 02:03pm

Rich

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Originally Posted by Tim C

"20 years ago (1986-87): The three point shot is implemented for high school basketball after five years of successful experimentation. The rule change made by the NFHS Basketball Rules Committee, was put in effect for the 1987-88 season. The line was placed in a 19-feet-9 radius measured from the center of the hoop." *

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* Source: NFHS News Vol 24. #8 -- May 2007 -- Page 29.

Yup, 1987-88. My first year of working basketball.

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