The WNBA Board of Governors unanimously approved several modifications to the instant replay rules that will go into effect for the upcoming 2011 season, the league announced on Wednesday, December 8. Instant replay may now be used:
The Board of Governors also approved the following modifications of rules regarding correctable errors.
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