The ball can be passed across rectangles and players can dribble inside their areas, but leaving one’s permitted area incurs a penalty. The modified game emphasises passing and shooting over running and fancy footwork, and of course there are no rough tackles. With just five players per side, the game also meets quarantine guidelines allowing outdoor activities with up to 10 people. Players are not allowed out of their designated zones (Natacha Pisarenko/AP)That includes professional football, where players are still waiting to resume training sessions. Argentina’s strict lockdown started on March 20 and, after some easing of restrictions, was renewed in Buenos Aires this week.

Source: Express July 03, 2020 03:45 UTC