The president of the United States, Donald Trump, crossed out of “Ridicle “The new rule for the 'Kickoff' used by the NFL Since this season and said it contributes to the American football is “effeminate.”
“The NFL has to get rid of that ridiculous new rule of 'Kickoff'. How can they implement such a large and radical change with such ease and speed? It is at least as dangerous as the initial 'normal' kick and looks fatal, “Trump said in the social social network.
“The ball moves, but the players do not, just the opposite of what American football is. American 'effeminate' football is bad for the United States and bad for NFL! Who can think of these ridiculous ideas? “Added the president.
Trump's criticisms are directed to Norm that the NFL has put into practice since this season for the 'Kickoff' or initial kick with which a team grants the possession of the ball on the contrary every time it scores and is also used at the beginning of the match, the second half or the extension.
The New rule is designed to reduce the risk of injuries and ensure the health of playersaccording to the NFL, since it shortens the distance between the players of both teams.
Until now, The greatest distance allowed players to reach a higher speed when they ran in opposite directions -And seeking to write down and the others stop the corridor-, which increased the risk of injury.
The regulations also established a series of situations in which the ball should not even be returned by a player, almost completely avoiding those clashes.