Status : Verified
| Personal Name | Barcelon, Joseph Orland D. |
|---|---|
| Resource Title | FOUR THE WIN! Comparison of game statistics before and after the implementation of the 4-point shot in the Philippine Basketball Association |
| Date Issued | June 2025 |
| Abstract | This study examined the impact of introducing the 4-point shot in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), the first major 5v5 basketball league to adopt this rule. By comparing game statistics from the 48th Season (pre-implementation) and 49th PBA Season (post-implementation), the research evaluated changes in points per game, field goal attempts per game, field goal percentage, 2-point field goal attempts per game, 2-point field goal percentage , 3-point field goal attempts per game, 3-point field goal percentage, points in the paint, and points in the perimeter. The study employed a descriptive-comparative design, using paired t-tests and Cohen’s D to assess statistical significance and effect size. Results show that while there were minor increases in points per game, field goal attempts per game, field goal percentage, 2-point field goal attempts per game, 2-point field goal percentage , 3-point field goal attempts per game, 3-point field goal percentage, points in the paint, and points in the perimeter, only the reduction in 3-point shot attempts was statistically significant—suggesting a reallocation some of the long 3-point shots prior to the implementation to 4-point attempts after the implementation and teams being encourage to take shots from the 4-point line than taking those previous long 3-point shots for an extra point, with little difference in difficulty. Despite limited attempts and low accuracy of the 4-point shot, it has begun influencing offensive strategy and spacing on the court. The findings offer critical insights for coaches, league officials, and sports analysts, and serve as an early evaluation of a landmark rule change in professional basketball. |
| Degree Course | Bachelor of Sports Science |
| Language | English |
| Keyword | statistics; scoring; spacing; scoring efficiency; 4-point shot |
| Material Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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