The Philippine Basketball Association is bringing out the compass to retrace its original three-point line, extending the circumference of the rainbow arc from 20.6 feet to where Allan Caidic drained a league record 17 triples 18 years ago – 22 feet away from the basket.

Prompted by its mandate to form the national team, the PBA reduced its three-point area several years back to conform with the internationally-accepted standard and familiarize its players with the regular FIBA launching spots.

But having completed its commitment after Powerade-Team Pilipinas’ eighth-place finish in the 25th FIBA-Asia Men’s Championship in Tianjin, China, and with the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas taking over, the PBA moved to revert to the 22-feet three-point area as part of a number of rule changes and modifications it is instituting for the 35th season.

As released by Rickie Santos, PBA operations and technical committee chief, the 24-second violation will be ignored if the opposing team has clear possession of the basketball.

All parts of the backboard are considered in play when struck by the ball except the back of the backboard, which is not in play.

Hanging on the rim after a dunk is now allowed (monkey ride).