Hurling (in Irish, iománaíocht or iomáint)es un deporte de equipo de origen Gaélico. Se juega con palos llamados hurleys y una pelota llamada sliotar. Tiene origen prehistórico, se practica fundamentalmente en Irlanda y es uno de los deportes de campo con el juego más rápido del mundo. Tiene mucho en común con el fútbol gaélico, como el campo y los goles, el número de jugadores y mucha teminología.
The object of the game is for players to use a wooden axe-shaped stick called a hurley or hurl (in Irish a camán, pronounced "kam-awn") to hit a small ball called a sliotar (pronounced "slitt-er") between the opponents' goalposts either over the crossbar for one point, or under the crossbar into a net guarded by a goalkeeper for one goal, which is equivalent to three points.
The sliotar can be caught in the hand and carried for not more than four steps, struck in the air, or struck on the ground with the stick. It can be kicked or slapped with an open hand (the hand pass) for short-range passing. A player who wants to carry the ball for more than three steps has to bounce or balance the sliotar on the end of the stick, and the ball can only be handled twice while in his possession.
Side to side shouldering is allowed although body-checking or shoulder-charging is illegal. No protective padding is worn by players, and although a plastic protective helmet with faceguard is recommended, this is not mandatory for players over 19.
The object of the game is for players to use a wooden axe-shaped stick called a hurley or hurl (in Irish a camán, pronounced "kam-awn") to hit a small ball called a sliotar (pronounced "slitt-er") between the opponents' goalposts either over the crossbar for one point, or under the crossbar into a net guarded by a goalkeeper for one goal, which is equivalent to three points.
The sliotar can be caught in the hand and carried for not more than four steps, struck in the air, or struck on the ground with the stick. It can be kicked or slapped with an open hand (the hand pass) for short-range passing. A player who wants to carry the ball for more than three steps has to bounce or balance the sliotar on the end of the stick, and the ball can only be handled twice while in his possession.
Side to side shouldering is allowed although body-checking or shoulder-charging is illegal. No protective padding is worn by players, and although a plastic protective helmet with faceguard is recommended, this is not mandatory for players over 19.
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Pues delante de mi casa tengo un gran campo donde entrenan y juegan Hurling (aunque eso lo descubrí hoy....).
Pues delante de mi casa tengo un gran campo donde entrenan y juegan Hurling (aunque eso lo descubrí hoy....).
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