Subj : Re: What, no thread on new experimental rules from FIFA?
To   : rec.sport.soccer
From : Werner Pichler
Date : Tue Jul 20 2021 06:38 am

On Monday, July 19, 2021 at 3:15:58 PM UTC+2, alka...@hotmail.com wrote:
> On Monday, July 19, 2021 at 9:08:59 AM UTC-4, Al Kamista wrote: 
> > Currently being trialed at a youth tournament in Netherlands. 
> > 
> > They are:
> My $0.02
> > 1) Clock stopped for all stoppages (out of play, fouls, injuries, etc.),
i.e. like the NBA. And hence no stoppage time.
> Love it. Time management in the sport shouldn't be some great mystery,
considering that the stopwatch was invented over 300 years ago.
> > 2) Two 30 min halves
> Sounds a bit drastic at first, but with all stoppages being accounted for,
will actual match duration even out closer to 45 min halves?
> > 3) Yellow card sin bins (5 min expulsion for the player)
> Again, the visceral reaction is no, but on further thought, there is little
penalty right now for taking a deliberate yellow (aside from the limited threat
 of getting 2
> yellows). This will add a more tangible immediate punishment. Still not sold
on it though.
> > 4) Kick-ins instead of throw ins
> This one makes me LOL. But whatever.
> > 5) Allowed to dribble from corners (i.e. don't have to pass it to a
teammate)
> No real opinion here.

I kind of wonder if you wouldn't enjoy Futsal more?

Ciao,
Werner
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