Several reasons contributed to these changes. The try was worth three points in 1972, four in 1972, and five in 1991. Better pitches, a far more user-friendly ball, and lighter apparel and boots assist the modern player. The goal of rule revisions has always been to make the game more open and appealing. The amount of points granted for a try was raised by one point, from one in 1890 to two in 1891, and then to three in 1893. This remained unchanged for the next 78 years, until the value for a test was increased to 4 points on an experimental basis for two years in 1971, and then approved in 1973.