3 Point line Rule History?

[JRutledge]

Does anyone know when the 3 point line was brought into National Federation rules?

And if the rule was implimented by the National Federation, did any state use the rule before accepted by the National Federation.

I do know that in college the rule came in for the 1986-1987 season, but it seems unclear if that was the same year for the National Federation. Calling all my old-timers to help me out with this one.

Peace

[BktBallRef]

2011-2012 NFHS Handbook

1987-Adopted three-point field goal;

[JRutledge]

Was that the 1987-1988 season or the 1986-1987 season?

Peace

[Rich]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

Was that the 1987-1988 season or the 1986-1987 season?

Peace

My first year of working high school basketball was 1987-88. It was the first year of the 3 point line in PA.

[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.

If it was added in 87, it was for the 87-88 season.

[johnny d]

dont know when federation put it in rules, but the first season it was used in illinois was definately 1987-1988 season.

[Altor]

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.