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Niche team sports – hurling

Popular and well-known team sports, such as football, volleyball and basketball, belong to the group of contact and very dynamic games. The players run about 10-12 kilometers during one football match. However, in Ireland, many centuries ago, a discipline called hurling arose. It is the fastest, most dynamic and one of the most brutal team sports in the world. Check out what you should know about hurling.

A Brief History of Hurling

This team game comes from Ireland and historians trace its origins back to prehistory. The first mentions of hurling date back to the 5th century AD. An interesting fact is that it was one of the favorite games of the Celts. An important moment in the hurling world was the 18th century, when the first hurling teams began to form. It is worth knowing that in 1878 this sport was introduced to a wider audience at the Olympics in Saint Louis.

What is hurling?

The hurling pitch measures 140 x 90 meters, so it is much larger than the football pitch. Teams consist of as many as 15 players:
– 1 goalkeeper,
– 6 defenders,
– 6 attackers,
– 2 helpers.
Each of them has a specific task to perform. In the case of professional teams, the team’s coach decides on the tactics. The players are equipped with special sticks that can be used to bounce the ball or with their help to move it. The ball can also be kicked and caught in the hands. The goal of the players is to hit the opposing team’s goal for which 3 points are awarded. Players can also throw the ball over a competitor’s crossbar for one point. The rules may seem complicated to many, but after a match is played, everything becomes clear.
Hurling, as well as other team sports, are usually very dynamic and require a lot of fitness from athletes. Competitors who practice this type of discipline should take care not only of perfect physical fitness, but also of the appropriate outfit.

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