The NBA's Strict Procedure Amidst Team Training Facility Opening Plans

JAKARTA - The training facilities owned by NBA teams are scheduled to reopen on May 8. For this reason, the NBA has prepared player training procedures according to health standards in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic or the unfinished corona virus.

The NBA explained that the opening of the training facilities was the first step before the restart of the league which had been suspended since March 11, 2020 after Utah Jazz player Rudy Gobert tested positive for COVID-19.

"The procedure or rules are made for the safety and security of the players. In addition, we want that procedure to be a safe training guide for players in other states of the United States (US)," said a statement quoted from the NBA website. , Wednesday, April 29.

Under these rules, players can use the facilities of their team to train or recover from injuries.

For teams in the state that do require all citizens to stay at home, the NBA will try to discuss with the local government to find alternative solutions.

Furthermore, the rule also states that no more than four players may train at one time and cannot be accompanied by a coach.

Group activities are still prohibited, whether in the form of practice or training.

Players are also prohibited from using facilities that do not belong to their own team, such as a fitness center or health club.