Basketball Rule Changes

By Emersonrock

  • Player fouls allowed per game increased from 5 to 6

  • Maximum roster size reduced from 12 to 10 players

  • Zone defense outlawed

  • Lane widened from 6 to 12 feet

  • The 24 second shot clock is introduced

  • Lane widened from 12 to 16 feet

  • Team foul limit is reduced to 5 per quarter

  • Teams have 30 seconds to replace a disqualified player

  • 25 dollar fee for hanging on rim in pre-game

  • Referees increased from 2 to 3

  • 3 point line established