The rules of the composite sport are designed to allow for neither side to gain an advantage, eliminating or imposing certain restrictions. The goals are those used in Hurling with 3 points for a goal and 1 for a shot over the bar. A stationary ball taken straight from the ground counts gives the scoring team 2 points.
Players may not catch the ball unless they are the keeper (or a defender on the line for a penalty) and this must be released within three steps. Players may not kick the ball but can drag the ball with their foot.
Although there is a statutory size for the ball to used in the games, there is often a custom of using a sliotar in one half and a shinty ball in the other.
Each half lasts for 35 minutes.
Gives them a good advantage in that regard
The rules of the composite sport are designed to allow for neither side to gain an advantage, eliminating or imposing certain restrictions. The goals are those used in Hurling with 3 points for a goal and 1 for a shot over the bar. A stationary ball