What is hurling?
Q: What is hurling?
A: Hurling is an Irish outdoor team sport similar to hockey, played by two teams of 15 people.
Q: What is the objective of the game?
A: The objective of the game is for players to use a wooden axe-shaped stick called a hurley or a hurl to hit a small ball called a sliotar 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.
Q: How can the ball be played in hurling?
A: The ball 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.
Q: Can the ball be kicked or slapped with an open hand?
A: Yes, the ball can be kicked or slapped with an open hand, which is known as a hand pass, for short-range passing.
Q: Are there any limitations on carrying the ball in hurling?
A: Yes, a player who wants to carry the ball for more than three steps has to bounce or balance the ball on the end of the stick, and the ball can only be handled twice while in his possession.
Q: What is the stick used in hurling called in Irish?
A: The stick used in hurling is called a camán in Irish.
Q: What is the small ball called in hurling?
A: The small ball used in hurling is called a sliotar, pronounced as slith-er.
