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?