Gaelic Football and Hurling
How big is a hurling field and what is it called?
130-140 meters long, 80-90 meters wide. It's called a pitch
How big is the football field?
130-145 meters long, and 80-90 meters wide
How many people are on each team in hurling?
15 - 6 backs - 2 midfielders - 6 forwards - 1 goalkeeper Each roster has 26 players, only 15 can start the game and 5 substitutes can play
How many players are on each football team?
15 on field 6 off
How many teams are there
32, one for each county. Like football there's club teams in each county
How many football teams are in Ireland?
32, one for each county. Within each county there are club teams.
How many steps can players take with the ball in hand in football?
4
What sizes do the footballs come in?
4 and 5
What is Gaelic Football played with?
A football (not the American kind)
What gear is used in hurling?
A helmet with a face guard, sliotar (small ball), a hurl
What kind of wood is a hurling stick made of and what is it called
Ash, a hurl
Rules of hurling
Can only take 4 steps, after they have to handpass, hit, or solo the ball Cannot pick the ball straight off the ground, or must be roll lifted or jab lifted Shouldering is allowed but no contact above the head No tackling unfairly or illegally, this will let the other team have a free
What happens in football if men pick the ball straight off the ground?
Free kick or throw for the other team
How is hurling played?
Hit the sliotar with the hurl and scoe by hitting it between the posts. If it goes under the bar, into the net it's called a goal and worth 3 points. If it goes over the bar between the posts its called a point and worth 1 point.
How do you score in footbal?
Kick/fist pass the ball over the bar and between the posts for 1 point, or under the bar and into the net for 3
What is hurling called when played by men or women?
Men- Hurling Women- Camogie
Can players wear jewelry?
No, it must be removed or covered
What cards can be given in hurling?
Red- removed for the rest of the game with no substitute Yellow- warning Black- removed 10 minutes no substitute
What do the football players do after taking 4 steps?
Solo the ball, kick it it to a teammate or to score, or hand/fist passing it
What is soloing in hurling?
Soloing involves holding the sliotar on the hurl and running with it
What is hurling known as?
The fastest sport on grass
How do women pick the ball up off the ground in football?
They can pick it straight off the ground
How do men have to pick the ball off the ground in football?
They kick it up with their toe
How are women and men's football different?
Women- 2 cards can be recieved: yellow (out for 10 minutes) or red (kicked out the game). It is easier to foul another player and involves very little contact. They can pick the ball straight off the ground. Men- 3 cards: yellow (warning), red (removed from game), black (out for 10 minutes). Lots more contact is allowed, shouldering etc. Must pick the ball up off the ground with toe
Is there any difference between the men's and women's versions of football?
Yes
What is a free in hurling?
sliotar is lifted from the ground with the hurl and with without being touched by a hand.
