what sport is the Art of striking a dead ball between 2 Posts the most difficult

Maroon Heaven · January 29, 2009, 06:15:01 PM

I am having this argument on a betting forum and I would be interested in your opinions...

There seems to be a toss up between American Football or Rugby... Am I blind in thinking that a Lighter small Ball in American Football makes it easier, then the Rugby Ball. I wouldn't even have American Football in the Top 3, (Rugby, Gaelic, Hurling)

The Real Laoislad · January 29, 2009, 06:16:09 PM

Takes more skill to do it in Hurling without out a doubt IMHO

SidelineKick · January 29, 2009, 06:16:37 PM

I wouldnt have hurling in the top 3!

Gabriel_Hurl · January 29, 2009, 06:16:59 PM

Surely lighter ball = more movement because of the wind?

Maroon Heaven · January 29, 2009, 06:19:01 PM

Quote from: The Real Laoislad on January 29, 2009, 06:16:09 PM
Takes more skill to do it in Hurling without out a doubt IMHO

No Chance - Small Heavy Ball, Its only distance that makes it difficult

Maroon Heaven · January 29, 2009, 06:20:38 PM

Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on January 29, 2009, 06:16:59 PM
Surely lighter ball = more movement because of the wind?

True, but smaller ball makes the posts bigger

The Real Laoislad · January 29, 2009, 06:20:42 PM

Quote from: SidelineKick on January 29, 2009, 06:16:37 PM
I wouldnt have hurling in the top 3!

Why

Kicking a ball off the ground is one thing,but rising the ball off the ground and hitting it in mid air and still getting the direction right is much harder IMHO..
Jaysis even rising the ball is a skill in itself

Maguire01 · January 29, 2009, 06:21:11 PM

Hurling? The ball is tiny and the target is (relatively) massive.

The Real Laoislad · January 29, 2009, 06:23:40 PM

Why would American Football be a option?
Are all them kicks not straight in front of the posts?

SidelineKick · January 29, 2009, 06:24:48 PM

I don't play hurling but like everyone else I'm sure have a stick in the house. I would be confident of knockin it between the posts from 50 yards out. Definitely easier than the footballing equivilant.

The Real Laoislad · January 29, 2009, 06:26:35 PM

Quote from: SidelineKick on January 29, 2009, 06:24:48 PM
I don't play hurling but like everyone else I'm sure have a stick in the house. I would be confident of knockin it between the posts from 50 yards out. Definitely easier than the footballing equivilant.

I doubt it

The Real Laoislad · January 29, 2009, 06:30:47 PM

Actually Rugby would probably be tough enough,I have never tried it in Rugby but would probably be one of the toughest

SidelineKick · January 29, 2009, 06:31:11 PM

My ability or the fact that its easier? I can hit a ball theres not a problem there. Strking a ball off the ground its something very few people can do. You have much more control over something using your arms in comparison to your legs.

The Watcher Pat · January 29, 2009, 06:31:35 PM

Quote from: SidelineKick on January 29, 2009, 06:24:48 PM
I don't play hurling but like everyone else I'm sure have a stick in the house. I would be confident of knockin it between the posts from 50 yards out. Definitely easier than the footballing equivilant.

maybe you should change your name to sidelinepoc then..

SidelineKick · January 29, 2009, 06:33:31 PM

f**k naw I couldn't hit a sideline in hurling, you're opening up a whole different can of worms!