Since its introduction some years ago I have always believed that the penalty in hurling is wrong. The shot s taken 20 metres out. A small ball travelling at around 100 or more kilometres an hour. I think it's true to say that in most cases a goal is scored. Of course the shot taker should have the advantage as a foul has been committed. In soccer and gaelic football the ball is so much bigger and the ball doesn't travel as fast as in hurling. I'm not saying penalties should be abolished, just give the defence more of a chance of saving the shot. This could be done by having the goalkeeper plus one in the goal and perhaps bringing the ball out an extra 5 metres. It would still favour the shooter but it would increase the chance of a save been made. I believe that it would lead to a better game. I know many will disagree with me on this issue but surely it's worth thinking about and maybe some delegates might put forward as a proposal at the annual conference.
Replying To Magpie2: "Since its introduction some years ago I have always believed that the penalty in hurling is wrong. The shot s taken 20 metres out. A small ball travelling at around 100 or more kilometres an hour. I think it's true to say that in most cases a goal is scored. Of course the shot taker should have the advantage as a foul has been committed. In soccer and gaelic football the ball is so much bigger and the ball doesn't travel as fast as in hurling. I'm not saying penalties should be abolished, just give the defence more of a chance of saving the shot. This could be done by having the goalkeeper plus one in the goal and perhaps bringing the ball out an extra 5 metres. It would still favour the shooter but it would increase the chance of a save been made. I believe that it would lead to a better game. I know many will disagree with me on this issue but surely it's worth thinking about and maybe some delegates might put forward as a proposal at the annual conference."
I agree there should be rule changes around penalties, but not the one you are proposing. Plenty of penalties are missed in hurling. Football ones are taken alot closer in as it is, and a Football keeper doesn't have a hurl to save the ball with. A deliberate pull down that stops a shot for goal should be a penalty whether its in the large rectangle or not would be the rule change Id like to see. Or see enforced more.
Replying To Magpie2: "Since its introduction some years ago I have always believed that the penalty in hurling is wrong. The shot s taken 20 metres out. A small ball travelling at around 100 or more kilometres an hour. I think it's true to say that in most cases a goal is scored. Of course the shot taker should have the advantage as a foul has been committed. In soccer and gaelic football the ball is so much bigger and the ball doesn't travel as fast as in hurling. I'm not saying penalties should be abolished, just give the defence more of a chance of saving the shot. This could be done by having the goalkeeper plus one in the goal and perhaps bringing the ball out an extra 5 metres. It would still favour the shooter but it would increase the chance of a save been made. I believe that it would lead to a better game. I know many will disagree with me on this issue but surely it's worth thinking about and maybe some delegates might put forward as a proposal at the annual conference."
How many penalties in an average hurling match? Need to address Ball throwing, cynicism, dissent and sideline picks a metre inside the sideline perhaps?
I'd like to see something done when you win a free inside your own 65. This carry on of bringing your freetaker all the way back to take it and him taking all day slows the game down. It should be taken by the player thats fouled. Or the player nearest to the free. Refs need more help making decisions, as we saw again yesterday. Surely a 4th official could see the game on a screen and help him out as the standard of umpiring seem to be getting worse.
Replying To Seanfan: "How many penalties in an average hurling match? Need to address Ball throwing, cynicism, dissent and sideline picks a metre inside the sideline perhaps?"
Sidelines in hurling have to be taken from inside the sideline. Its the opposite of Football. Cynicism and dissent need to be dealt with better for sure. Ball throwing should probably be legalised at this stage, maybe underhand with a maximum distance would be easy enough to enforce?
Replying To Seanfan: "How many penalties in an average hurling match? Need to address Ball throwing, cynicism, dissent and sideline picks a metre inside the sideline perhaps?"
Not many to be fair but they sometimes mean the difference between winning or losing.