New technology to virtually light up 3-point line on ABC

ESPN said Thursday that it is using new technology to

show viewers when a player attempts a jumper from beyond the 3-point arc. "ESPN Virtual 3" will debut for Saturday's matchup between the Cavaliers and Spurs.

For a made 3-pointer, the line will briefly remain lit up. For a miss, the illumination will end immediately.

Senior coordinating producer Tim Corrigan says "it will give viewers instant clarity on whether a 3-point shot has been attempted, which hasn't been consistently evident during a live telecast."

Read more at: https://phys.org/news/2016-01-technology-virtually-point-line-abc.html#jCp