Javier Suardíaz Gutiérrez This Irish sport comes from the Celts and has been played for more than 3000 years. Shares the principal characteristics of multiplayer team sports such as soccer, rugby and more specific division lines as the Gaelic football. It is played on big rectangular grass fields. The players use a stick to kick and hold the ball called “Hurley”, a ball which name is “sliotar” and can also hit, catch and hold the ball with the hands. The Hurling does n ot only remain to Irish grounds , It is also played in North America and Argentina where Irish communities have gone to live. Hurley Sliotar The Hurling is a contact sport. But with beginners there will be some rules to limit this contact. Lets see how we will play:
This Irish sport comes from the Celts and has been played for
more than 3000 years. Shares the
principal characteristics of multiplayer team sports such as
soccer, rugby and more specific
division lines as the Gaelic football. It is played on big
rectangular grass fields. The players use a
stick to kick and hold the ball called Hurley, a ball which name
is sliotar and can also hit,
catch and hold the ball with the hands. The Hurling does not
only remain to Irish grounds, It is
also played in North America and Argentina where Irish
communities have gone to live.
Hurley Sliotar
The Hurling is a contact sport. But with beginners there will be
some rules to limit this contact.
Lets see how we will play:
Beginning with Hurling
Materials/equipment: Handmade Hurleys and little soft balls. Two
little goals.
Space: Soccer field
Number of participants: All class group divided in two
teams.
Duration: 10-15 min
Task description: All the participants by their way will have to
find the best way to drive the ball while running. Then in a
limited area, they will have to hit the ball of the rest outside
the area. If your ball is out you will have to design an English
rule which will be written on a blackboard. At the end, a match
will be played with two teams based on the rules written. The one
who makes a fault on any rule will have to play without the
freehand, with a smaller Hurley or with black glasses (can not
see). Norms/rules: Also there would be some general rules: Anyone
can hit other players with the stick. Holding the ball with the
freehand you can not move. Alternatives: Smaller field 3x3
tournament. Two sticks each one so the ball can not be catched by
the hands.
