diff --git a/.asf.yaml b/.asf.yaml
index cc1dcf46a48..19efd1f6c98 100644
--- a/.asf.yaml
+++ b/.asf.yaml
@@ -34,15 +34,9 @@ github:
     # Enable projects for project management boards
     projects: true
   protected_branches:
-    master:
-      # only disable force push
-      foo: bar
-    3.0:
-      # only disable force push
-      foo: bar
-    3.1:
-      # only disable force push
-      foo: bar
+    master: {}
+    3.0: {}
+    3.1: {}
   labels:
     - java
     - rpc