I lied, just one more #hurling toot:
Can I point out just how much I'm fascinated by this book cover? Especially the surprised-looking bald eagle taking over a quarter of the space! :joy: :joy: :joy:
#books
#BestOfAmazon
#selfpublish
https://octodon.social/media/O_3mabSuWhmopl3dmKI
So you know how hockey players are covered head to toe in padding? Not the case in #hurling! The only required gear is a helmet, with optional facemask.
The guy putting us through drills said that the safest place to be is right up on another player. That's because when they swing, you'll be too close to hit with the end of the stick. Instead you'll get an elbow, or maybe the butt end of the hurley tapping you, but that's ok. https://octodon.social/media/m9h3ESoW6BqI3B2XY3w
This is a hurley and a sliotar. (pronounced "hurley" and "slitter". Idk, gaelic is weird.)
