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HURLING Hurling is a game similar to hockey, because it is played with a small ball and a curved wooden stick. Hurling is a common Irish game. There are certain rules you have to know before Hurling. They are: ~ Players may not lift the ball directly from the ground. ~ When in possession of the ball, a player may take no more than four steps. ~ A player may pass the ball using either the hand, or by kicking the ball to a teammate. There are certain terms one should know about hurling before playing. ~Tackling is when a defending player may try to deprive an attacking player. ~Pulling means that no player may pull the jersey of an opposing player during the game. ~Pushing is if one player pushes an opposing player. ~Striking is if a player strikes a