New Penalty Protest Rules NBA Players Association

New York - To reduce the number of 'theatrical action' on the pitch, also known as the 'flop', the NBA set rules for new sanctions. But the players' association are now protesting.

On Wednesday (10/03/2012) local time yesterday, the NBA announced that players who flop on the ground will get more severe sanctions. The penalty imposed was a fine and the amount will continue to increase if the player is found to repeat the action.

According to NBA rules, players flop is defined as an action that was done on purpose to pretend to have been violated in order to provoke the referee claimed foul on an opponent. In football branch, is known for its diving action.

Mentioned that the players who flop for the first time will be a warning. But then, there will be a series of penalties that await if returned to action. Penalty starts from U.S. $ 5000 and increased to U.S. $ 30,000 for five violations.

"Flop has no place in our game - they deceive the referee by asking cited a violation that is not really feasible. Was also made fans think that the referee had made the wrong decision," said NBA Executive Vice President of Operations, Stu Jackson.

However, these rules can now opposition from the players association (The National Basketball Players Association / NBPA). Assume that the NBA players' association did not have the authority to decide unilaterally the new rules new fines. In addition, there should be action flop endless penalties.

"NBA may not unilaterally implement a new economic discipline rules against players without first negotiating with the players association. We believe that every sentence in the form of fines for such actions (flpo) is not something that should be in this sport or the other," said President NBPA director Billy Hunter. So reported Yahoosports.

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