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UK Govt approves close contract training

United Kingdom government has approved close contact training for football clubs.

Phase two guidance has now been issued to teams regarding the way players can interact and train.

These sports teams, including those in the Premier League, would be allowed to resume matches when the protocol reaches phase three.

That is expected sometime in June.

The guidelines clarify that: “Stage Two training can be described as the resumption of close contact (interaction within the two-meter social distancing boundary) training where pairs, small groups and/or teams will be able to interact in much closer contact (e.g. close quarters coaching, combat sports sparring, teams sports tackling, technical equipment sharing, etc).”

Sports minister Nigel Huddleston said: “This new guidance marks the latest phase of a carefully phased return to training process for elite athletes, designed to limit the risk of injury and protect the health and safety of all involved.

“We are absolutely clear that individual sports must review whether they have the appropriate carefully controlled medical conditions in place before they can proceed, and secure the confidence of athletes, coaches, and support staff.

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“Given the wide-ranging input we have received from medical experts, we believe these pragmatic measures should provide further reassurance that a safe, competitive training environment can be delivered, as we work towards a restart of professional sport behind closed doors when it is safe to do so.”

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