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| Basics of Hurling A brief introduction to hurling-- one of the fastest field games in the world! |
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| 1. HOLDING THE HURLEY: the player's stronger hand grips the top of the hurley, the weaker hand, which is closer to the base of the stick, gives extra control |
| 2. Hurley is about to address the SLIOTHAR (ball) for a groundstroke--one of the many skills of hurling... |
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| 3. Thumbs Up! BATTING: Another of the skills of hurling. This is a great defensive stroke requiring athleticism, judgement and bravery in equal amounts |
| 4. STRIKING FROM THE HAND: After rising the sliothar--and possibly soloing with it--a player may strike the ball from the hand on either his/her left or right-hand-side and effect a 100 metre clearance, play a delicately judged pass or score a goal (great) or a point (very good!). A goal is worth 3 points. |
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| A supplement to The Green and White Fanzine Website--especially for Surfers from Overseas... |
| A Few Basic Hurling Tips (for curious web-surfers... & those new to the game of hurling...) |
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| So, buy a hurley...and get cracking ! |