Now we have two 3 pt. lines, which so far have had little effect on the men, but what has happened is that the women have subconsciously adapted to the men's line.  Bad change.  Second rule change has to do with Technical fouls.  The misconduct T counts for 3 "bad points" whereas a rule violation T (like calling TO when you don't have any left) is 2 "bad points".  Six "bad points" and you're out.  This year any ball pinned on the board is considered on the way down -- hence goal tending.  Other rules have to do with when the horn sounds after a player fouls out, area that teams must stay in, and some other minor stuff.