WNBA Announces Rule Changes
Published on December 6, 2005 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
New York Liberty News Release
The WNBA has just approved three rule changes for the 2006 season. They include a four-quarter format, a 24-second shot clock and eliminating jump balls after the opening tip. The modifications, which were recommended by the WNBA Competition Committee, were approved by the WNBA Board of Governors earlier today.
The format of WNBA games will be changed to four 10-minute quarters instead of the previous two 20-minute halves.
In addition, the 24-second shot clock replaces the previous 30-second clock. It will be reset to 14 seconds when a defensive foul or other defensive violation occurs with less than 14 seconds remaining on the shot clock. It will be left unchanged when a defensive violation occurs with 14 seconds or more remaining on the shot clock.
Jump balls to begin the second, third and fourth quarter, formerly the second half, have been eliminated and the winner of the opening tip will receive the ball out of bounds at the start of the fourth quarter. The loser of the opening tip will have possession at the beginning of the second and third quarters.
You can see these changes for yourself next season: for 2006 Liberty ticket information call 212-465-6073 or log onto nyliberty.com.
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