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Proposal
Adopt the Seven-a‐side Variations for Kick off sanctions i.e. Free kick at the centre of the halfway line. The scrum alternative (Law 21.4a) option is not available at this free kick.
Justification
To eliminate poor kick-offs, to increase the time that the ball is in play, to eliminate delays that are caused by scrums, to promote enjoyment for participants and to promote entertainment for spectators. On average between 3/5minutes are wasted during the game when the current options are taken. i.e. time consumption from option being taken then formation of scrum on half way line.
Adopt the Seven-a‐side Variations for Kick off sanctions i.e. Free kick at the centre of the halfway line. The scrum alternative (Law 21.4a) option is not available at this free kick.
Justification
To eliminate poor kick-offs, to increase the time that the ball is in play, to eliminate delays that are caused by scrums, to promote enjoyment for participants and to promote entertainment for spectators. On average between 3/5minutes are wasted during the game when the current options are taken. i.e. time consumption from option being taken then formation of scrum on half way line.