The Rules of Gaelic Football - EXPLAINED!
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- Ninh explains the Rules of Gaelic Football. A beginner's explanation of the Irish Sport known as GAA Gaelic Football.
Watch this short tutorial video guide on how Gaelic Football is played by the Gaelic Athletic Association Rules.
Learn about goals, points, soloing, handpassing, free kick, penalty kick and more.
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Music: ‘Streets of Inwood’ by Geoffrey Castle
Narrated, Directed and Produced by Ninh Ly
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For all you people who get their kicks out of needlessly correcting people, saying stuff like 'you're wrong, it's 35 minutes per half' - READ THE SUBTITLE AT THE 0:48 mark!!!
Most normal games are 30 minutes per half (i.e. most of the games that are played) with Senior Inter-County matches being 35 minutes per half.
This was addressed in the video!
Kudos on your excellent video. I always share this with foreigners etc who are interested to learn the rules.
I’m a physical education teacher and I really enjoy and appreciate these videos.
@@oranglynn4803 He doesn't mean TH-cam annotations. He means the annotations he created and encoded into the video itself.
Pause at the timestamp he gave you and then read the text on screen *very carefully* to discover the egg on your face.
ocwkuro Sorry, it appears my eyes have fucked me over. Excuse my laziness and thanks for notifying me of my mistake.
I'm Irish and games are 35 a half
This is perfect for maradona
If he were young again, yes!
Omg this is so funny. 😅😂😂
Took me a couple of seconds for the penny to drop. Lol.
and thierry henry (oops, sry irish folks)
Still crying?
What a fucking wonderful sport!!! I am football trainer but this is amazing. You have mix of football, rugby, handball, basketball, in a same sport. I will consider this for trainer my boys, it's pretty good as tactical practice and neurological improve. God bless you, Ireland 🇮🇪🍀
Yes, this sport has a complete range of skills needed to be able to play this game well.
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It’s good, you should try it
Cornelius Scipio Rugby?! I guess but I’d give heaps more credit to actual Football and Aussie Rules footy
m8 did you forget soccer
Thanks man
Hi I play gaelic football 3-4 times a week and I can honestly say this is the best explanation any non-irish person has ever given👍great job!!!
Thanks friend, much appreciated!
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Great video! Now I want to play Gaelic football
Y tú qué coño haces aquí
Cool, thanks man!
Yeah Gaelic Football is a pretty awesome game. If you ever get a chance to go to a game in Ireland, I highly recommend it.
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@@elenaniveau8814 is tackling allowed?
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I wish this sport was more popular and available in the USA
+bayridge108 I know, right? It's pretty cool and it's a shame it's not known outside of Ireland. Thanks for stopping by, be sure to share this video and subscribe :)
+Ninh Ly just subscribed ...cool channel ..keep up the good work
bayridge108 Thanks! :)
+sunshine loliepops LOL I was in Cork back in December
I know. Looks like a different feel with the ball, more action, less time wasted on the sideline for the team to set up. I just learned to like it and now I have to wait for a new season to start.
I see where our Aussie Rules got a lot of its influences from here. Both are great games.
The Irish have added so much to our game over the years. Love it. Slainte!
My Grandad's brother was Gus Cremin who captained Kerry against Roscommon to win the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship in 1946. Always been proud of being related to a sports legend!
Great game, great video :)
Hey Stephen.
Wow, that's pretty cool. It is always good to be related to a champion!
Wish I was ... then I'd have some sporting talent.
Thanks for stopping by Stephen, always appreciated :)
Stephen Hope my dad went to Roscommon V Kerry in the all Ireland final but a different one. my grandad had tickets but he didn't and they managed to get him in because security was less good back then. he spent the whole match moving around the stadium and his name kept coming up on the big screen Roscommon lost though
Ninh Ly go back
Kwesi Addi That final was probably in 1980, was the last time the Sheep Stealers got there.
GO KERRY
Im from New Jersey in the US and my good friend from Dublin just told me about this sport . As a person who's played soccer/football my whole life growing up, im fascinated by this sport now. Amazing job the video mate!
Excellent, glad this video helps.
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M Gee NYC has a team
It was easy to understand, but how on earth can a referee count four steps for each of the players when the respective player has the ball in his possession? Lol I wonder and credit goes to the referee.
Hi Arka Sarkar
Referees are trained to do that, and players are trained to solo every four steps, so it's not as hard as you might think!
Well he often gets it wrong both in gaelic football and hurling and is often a talking point after matches.A gaelic referee is a very brave man indeed as is a soccer referee,but a soccer referee is often paid not so with the gaelic referee.The soccer referee is generally better protected as regards stewarding and police protection than gaelic referees.
The rulebook says 4 steps but you generally get away with it if you hop/solo every 7 steps or so. If referees were strict on the 4 steps they would be free kicks given every minute!
bsheehy94 Yes, I know that the referee's give a little leeway and I've even seen players bounce the ball twice in succession. But I didn't want to confuse a complete beginner with all of that, so I quoted the rulebook. Thanks for stopping by, be sure to share this video and subscribe :)
bsheehy94 nah I wouldn't say 7 steps maybe around 5.
I’m kinda angry that without this video popping up in my recommended I never would have heard of this sport in America, it looks like so much fun and I wish it was here
Yes, it's a cool sport for sure.
I don't know if Gaelic Football is played in the US, but Hurling is starting to make it's way across the pond.
They play a game at Fenway every year.
@@NinhLyUK Gaelic Football is played in the US with one senior inter-county team, New York GAA. They play in the Connacht league, but have yet to win a single match against an Irish team
@@NinhLyUK Gaelic football and hurling have been played in the U.S(and Canada and Australia) as long as there have been Irish diasporas there. I know loads of Irish lads that were on teams over in the States while they were living there. New York team was mentioned above. Also, London have a team.
Im Irish and I wish they had American football in Ireland haha
There are loads of GAA clubs in the US but depending where you are, it might be quite far from you. Just google GAA and the nearest city to you and you might find something
Seems quite similar to AFL, which makes it easier for an Australian like me to grasp. My family are from Co. Donegal so I'm trying to get a grip on this sport. So far, it looks fantastic.
+WardyYNWA Thanks man, I appreciate the comments. Yes, the two sports are similar and they actually have a hybrid game called international rules football which is a mixture of both. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)
Donegal have a very good team.They won the 2012 all ireland(grand final) appeared in the 2014 final won a good few ulster finals and are looking good this year
irishlongsword boland they won the 92 final aswell
Fun fact Australians got the idea off Gaelic
@@irishlongswordboland3114 They're looking even better this year arguably their best form since 2012
just watching a game on sky sports and it was confusing as hell then watched this video and wasnt so confusing and is a very good sport actually :)
***** Excellent, I'm glad that this video helped! Be sure to help me out by sharing this video and subscribe :)
This video was uploaded over 6 years ago.
Dublin have not lost a Football Championship game since before this video was uploaded. Crazy to think about.
You videos have gotten me into Australian rules football, Gaelic football, rugby (mainly union) and cricket.
Iran-Japan-Africa-America Cool, I'm glad that these videos make you watch or play more sports. That was the idea when I first started making these - to help out people understand! Thanks again for stopping by!
union is shite
As an Irishman 🇮🇪 and GAA coach, I can confirm that this foreigner 😁 got it spot on!
Well done, lad!
2×30 mins?
being from Australia, i became interested in Gaelic Football when Australia and Ireland traditionally went against each other yearly in International Rules Football by combining Aussie Rules and Gaelic Rules.
Two amazing sports 🇮🇪🤝🇦🇺
My favorite bit is when they brawl
I assume you are also aware that some players switch codes from Gaelic to Aussie Rules. I just ask myself, how? Sherrin is completely different from the round ball used in GF (and even harder to kick).
@@LomuHabanastill an easier transition from any other sports. A heap of our great players have been from the league
@@Holmesy89 that is true but that doesn’t mean the transition is easy. Very remarkable.
gteerings from Serbia :) this should be promoted in Serbia, many people would love it here
greetings*
+Jovan Tomic Greetings from the UK! I'm glad that this video helped you understand Gaelic Football. Thanks for stopping by, be sure to share this video and subscribe :)
Get a couple of teams going ✌
@John Rambo bilo bi kevara
Hello! I am a PE teacher in France and I teach as well in European section class. So I wanted to say I really LOVE all your videos about "new sports rules" because it's one of my first tool to start a new sport with my pupils. They stat watching your video to understand rules, then I do the rest of the lesson ;-) So please continue your great job and thank you again!
I believe they're starting to play Gaelic football in Brittany now
I'm from America and I have never played Gaelic football but I was chosen for my school team thanks it was very helpful
are you a munster fan sad news about anthony foley today
ya
Something unusual about ur profile pic
I didn’t know that they do Gaelic football in American schools. I’m surprised but it’s good
Murray Man yeah there’s bunch of youth clubs to in fact several of them go over to Ireland to compete in the feile
Hi Ninh Ly , great video! I'm a GAA ref here in the French league (yes, there is a French league!) and I also play on the ladies team in my local club. Great work. The only thing I thought might have been missing from this vid was a bit about shouldering/tackling the ball, and the 'pickup' technique; although you do mention that you can't touch it on the ground, so I can't fault you there. There are so many different techniques and rules, and you're right not to want to make it too complicated in an introductory video! Great stuff.
delarella Thanks, I appreciate the kind comments. Yes, there were many other rules that I didn't describe in detail for fear of confusing the absolute beginner. But I think I did a decent job in getting people to understand how Gaelic Football works.
Thanks for stopping by, be sure to share this video and subscribe :)
how competitive/serious is the french league? as an Irish person id love to know!
I am from South Korea and a friend of mine plays it with Ireland people. And I told him I am interested in exercising and he suggested I play this together... so I am here to study and I have found it more difficult than studying English in Korea.... lol. I think I will try this this month. Thanks, my friend Jun here and can't wait to run!!
🤑coems
Well done! Excellent introductory video to the game I love the most. I've shared with many of my US friends.
Mark O'Sullivan Thanks for the comment on this video about Gaelic Football. All-Ireland finals coming soon, should be a good one. And thanks also for sharing this video ... subscribe for more like these!
I played galic football when I was young,
In Liverpool for John Mitchell's, under 14 and loved it.
Even went and played at croak Park in 1978.
What a place. Against the Irish teams and won. Loved being there
I was watching this to refresh myself. When I was in Dublin there was a big crowd of sports fans heading to a game so I dumbly assumed it must be a football match. I asked asked local who was playing, and they informed me it was indeed not football, but GAELIC football that was going on. So when we got to a pub we watched the match and I absolutely loved the hell out of it. Great sport. Never knew of it before being in Ireland. I wish it was shown on TV in the states. Thanks for the video.
+Ryan Knudsen You're welcome Ryan, I'm glad you enjoyed Gaelic Football. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)
Irish people don't really go much to soccer matches in ireland except for the internationals and FAI cup final,because most of the interest is centered on football over in england so the club scene is very small.If you see large crowds of sports fans in ireland its either gaelic football hurling or rugby usually
Tremendous help. My nieces play for their local GAA here in the USA, and I needed a guide to get me through attending their matches. Thanks!
+Andrew Plagainos Thanks Andrew, I'm glad this video helps you understand Gaelic Football. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)
Slightly different rules for mens and ladies gaelic football though.
I'm from Ireland and play Gaelic myself this video is very accurate except you left out one foul which is if the player on the opposing team has the ball you must not touch or push there back but other then that great video
+Callum Fletcher Hi Callum, thanks for the comments. There's lots of rules I forgot to mention but as you can imagine, I can't recite every rule in 4 minutes. Glad you like the video, be sure to share this video and subscribe :)
Are you allowed to strip the ball off an opposing player? - Or only strike it out of their hands?
Also are you allowed to tackle? I saw some players attempting to, and if so, does play stop? And what happens next?
What and accurate description of Gaelic! As an irishcperson I've been growing up with this sport and it's so fun to play.
Big time life long college [American] football fan from Texas with an Irish surname here. I first read about Gaelic football many moons ago in high school. Finally got around to checking out some vids. (My mother and father in law went to Ireland last year and watched some on tv in a pub. So jealous.) This looks like a really beautiful game. Of all the forms of football in the English speaking world this may be the most perfect. Great vid. Appreciate it. I'm stoked to see more...
I have heard of Gaelic football and now that I've seen this video I am impressed. Very entertaining and should be demonstrated here in Canada perhaps using existing rugby fields if that is feasible. Thanks again Ninh!
Anytime! Glad you like this video.
I think they started playing Hurling in Canada recently. Maybe Gaelic Football will also make the transition.
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I know this is 3 years late, but I just wanted to comment in case anyone was reading the comments now.
I play for the Edmonton team, and there has been a team in Edmonton since 1975. We are coming up on 50 years soon! If you are in a big city, there is likely one or more teams, you just have to look into it. :)
I 💚 Gaelic Football ! Peter from Switzerland
Forgot about these videos looking up sport and here we are! Excited to watch this one Ninh. Thanks
Thank you for this succinct and thorough explanation! Excellent video.
Thank you! i appreciate the kind comments! :)
Nice name
Great vid - really clear and concise - I've always wanted to know how this game was played as it looks pretty cool so thanks for all the hard work of putting the vid together
Mick James You're welcome Mick! I'm glad you found this video helpful in helping you learn all about Gaelic Football. Be sure to check out my other videos (share this one if you can) and subscribe for more content like this! :)
As an AFL fan this sport is awesome to watch and very cool great video
I watched this video whilst the all ireland senior final was on. Helped me loads to see and appreciate the skill involved. Because, you were right, to begin with, without knowing the rules, I was mega confused. Great video. Thanks
The All Ireland Final is still one of the best sporting events in the world
Thanks for the video, a friend of mine was talking about a weird version of soccer or rugby they saw while in Ireland and now I know what it is. I wish this was played in the states, along with hurling. Looks like a blast.
Yeah it's a fun game to play, tough one to get right with the 4 steps and all.
Thanks!
As a football keeper, this sport sounds really fun. Not gonna lie. Might play it with my friends at school
Nice video, bro. Thank you so much for finally explaining this sport to me. It would've taken me ages to figure it out on my own.
I am french👌 and this video help me to choose my new sport thanks for that :)💪
Nicolas Lamour Gaelic football is becoming popular in parts of France, especially Brittany.
oh :) probably because of the the Celtic spirit
Nicolas Lamour play rugby league instead
@@qwertyTRiG I played it in England I'm from Ireland I'm from castlebar in mayo
@@kiancallaghan1918 Well my fellow mayoman
wow this sport looks pretty cool
Hon Ireland
It is
Best sport ever lad
Yes i play it
it is trust me
Nice video, Ninh. I've learned a lot from all your vids, but was interested in Gaelic Football the most. Good job!
Raddlesby Thanks man, I'm glad my videos help. Gaelic Football seems complicated, but it's actually quite easy once it's explained properly. Thanks for stopping by, be sure to share this video and subscribe if you haven't already :)
Looks like a fun game to play. 👏🏻
Another really interesting video man!
Thanks Taylor - I wish these things didn't take so long to make!
Appreciate it man :)
Same there so good!
Very helpful. Thanks a ton!
Hi Scott Ogawa
Thanks very much for the kind comment on this video. Yes, Gaelic Football seems complicated but it's actually quite simple!
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Fab, just what I need to explain the gaelic football I grew up with to my year 3 class here in England! Thanks!
ceebelle83 Thank you for the kind comments, I'm glad you found this useful as a teaching aid! Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)
Thank you! So many people try to gove you an hour long dissertation on the sport. I just needed a brief run down.
Your videos contributed me a lot to be GAA fan quickly, both football and hurling. Now I'm a fan of County of Dublin :p. Greetings from JKT.
Figra Ardham You're welcome! I'm glad my videos help you understand the rules of both Gaelic Football and Hurling. Thanks for stopping by, be sure to share this video and subscribe :)
Figra Ardham In ireland fan culture is a bit different you don't support the best team as such you support the team that represents your local county.For instance dublin supporters will always support dublin not kerry which are usually better.The same is true of some one in a weak county they will support there county not a top team like kerry or dublin.Soccer fans in ireland are completely different.In short the GAA is about where your from not what you like.Not that you have any choice,you probably have no irish connections or connections to a particular county just giving you an idea of the culture that surrounds the game though i wish you would support my parents county or the county iwas born and live in mayo and sligo
Thanks for the explanation, stoney. I was always wondering that it is possible that some person from one county can support other county like soccer/football do. Btw, I'm actually not a "fan" of Dublin in football/soccer context. I just have a tendency to support them in Championship/League because when I began to understanding the gaelic games, I, by chance, watched the highlights of the matches which Dublin involved in from 2000s to 1970s matches. Then I learned about Dublin and voila. I think if I watched match highlights (for understanding gaelic games) that other counties involved, i.e. Wexford, maybe I could be Wexford "fan" and so on and so on and so on.
Forgive my English, it is not my first language.
Figra Ardham Fair enough.Dublin .All international fans of GAA are welcome
Lad you're better off supporting mayo, nobody else really likes Dublin too much😂
I'm from England and proud to be quarter irish. I tried playing this in the park and it is honestly one of (or maybe even) my favourite sports. It's a shame we don't play it in England :/
It's certainly uncommon, but people do play it over here. Thanks for stoppig by, Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)
jaw1605 there are a couple of clubs in london. I dont know about the rest of the country though
jaw1605 wintersun nice
There are a few teams in England and lots of private schools I think or basically any school with an Irish immigrant
Just heard about this sport. Thanks for posting this!
Thanks for the comments Marty, be sure to share this video and subscribe :)
Thank you again for a video that's thorough and supremely well made! Keep it up... :)
you forgot the 45 when the defending hits it out
Yeah
and there is 6 subs
and 70 minutes
there is more than 6subs
ronan coyne and the sideline ball
So many ppl would have made a 20-30 long vid with half the info. Short snappy to the point good work.
Appreciate that Stephen, thanks!
Check out my channel for similar videos to this :)
hey thanks! just visiting ireland from australia and I've joined a team. very helpful to watch :)
thank you for sharing. it was fun learning about this sport
This is a really good precis and taught me plenty in a nice short time! I'd worked some of this out from watching but things like this are way better.
Gaelic & Aussie Rules always look great fun to watch, but the main drawback for me is that having no Irish or Australian roots, I don't have any skin in the game and that's pretty important for me (not for others, I know, and I envy them!) I suppose I just need someone to assign me a team and a reason to support them... :-)
Thanks, glad you like this video.
I suppose you could watch both sports for a while and see which teams you gravitate to.
I'm from Ireland and I play this sport and it is so fun to play but it's a very competitive sport 🇮🇪🇮🇪
+Shea Lawn Thanks Shea, I'm glad you enjoy the sport ... it's pretty cool. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)
Looks fun do you watch AFL as well
I once saw a match in an irish pub, and I had no idea what it was... But it was amazing to watch even though i didnt understand a lot of it. Thank you for the good explenation on the rules :)
Awesome, glad this video helps you understand the rules of Gaelic Football - pretty cool sport to watch! Hopefully now it all makes sense.
I’m in Dublin, from America, going to the All Womens Final today and this was INSANELY helpful!!!
Frank Bombaci Rules are a bit different in the womens game.They can pick the ball directly off the ground whereas in the mens it has to be with the foot and the game is ended by a hooter whereas in the mens its down to the referees discretion
Great Video. Love the similarities with AFL. Hope to get across to Ireland one day and watch a game. I think it would be pretty awesome.
Sean Gourlay Thanks Sean, I'm glad you like the video. If you have to go to one game, go to the All-Ireland Final - the fans there are just nuts! Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)
Sean Gourlay Just don't go to an Ulster championship game!
Seán Leahy why?
Sean Gourlay They play a very defensive style of football in Ulster with few scores. Although in fairness it makes it more competitive and there are high attendances.
Seán Leahy Thanks for the comment on the Field Lacrosse video. Ironically, if you play hurling, you'd probably be quite good at lacrosse. Always appreciated! :)
please do a video on the original rules of association football!
+Zorbak962 I already did - check it out in my videos section!
Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)
already looked. I think I didn't explain myself properly. I meant the ORIGINAL, 19th century rules (cambridge rules, I think they're called). I was reading on it and it had many interesting things that by no means apply nowadays.
Zorbak962 Unfortunately, I don't think anyone would ever watch that, as nobody plays it these days (or barely anybody). Besides, finding 19th century footage ... not easy!
Thanks, you also helped me understand Australian Rules Football. I now like watching both. Helped me during the lockdown.
Thanks Kelbin!
Easy to understand with your video! Never heard of the sport before, but I now want to watch this wacky sport.
It's like soccer and hurling combined
Pretty much, yeah. Although Gaelic Football is older than soccer!
Gaelic football and hurling are governed by the Gaelic Athletic Association.The rules are deliberately kept similar so clubs can play both on the one pitch.They have the same rules pretty much ,but some rules don't work in both codes so they are exceptions for a particular code in the rulebook.
Ninh Ly when was Gaelic Football invented.
@@josephrolando5616 the first match was played In 1893
Datboiconor08. The first game under the GAA was in 1885, but the sport itself dates back to the 1600s
This helped me out because I play Australian rules football hanks
Cool, glad this video helps.
Thanks! Looks like a lot of fun to play, and not really more complicated than rugby.
Seems interesting to me, came across this sport for the first time today! I look forward to playing it soon.
Thanks. Glad you like this video.
Good luck playing!
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A bit late to the party😂😅😅 but all the same this video is perfect for explaining to people the basic rules of the game and I have actually used it a few times when bringing my friends to their first games😂👍 and the team in green and gold in the video are my team kerry so up kerry!!😂👍🟢🟡
Cool, glad this video helps you explain stuff!
Thank you for finishing my Home Work
+mohammed awadhi Anytime! I'm glad this video on Gaelic Football helps?! Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)
Thanks a lot this video was very useful to explain the sport to colombian students, your sport's videos are amazing.
My dad played and coached Gaelic football in Ireland. I can't picture that coach potato doing any of this. I know nothing about it but I grew up in this states and want to watch and learn. It looks like hard work. This video is helpful. Thanks.
Thanks! Yes, this is a tough game for sure. I understand why people who retire from this sport don't want to play it ever again, because it's so taxing. Glad this video helps!
Hi, thank you for this very clear video.
I am a secondary school teacher in France and I am conducting a project with a P.E. teacher about Gaelic Football.
I was wondering if you'd let me copy the transcript of your video to use in class?
Thanks in advance
+virginie mariotti The subtitles are available in English by pressing the 'CC' button under the video. This should being up the words and you can use Google Translate to write it all in French. Thanks - be sure to share this video and subscribe :)
I love watching this video. because I play Gaelic and I’m only watching it because I am checking if u have got everything spot on 😂
Thanks. And I did.
@@NinhLyUK Lol.... You are not a bit modest sure you are not !!!!
Hi!
Thank you very much for making this video!
I teach English at middle school pupils and we're working on Irish culture so your video is precious to me!!
Very nice job!!
Thanks! Glad you like this video and find it useful teaching English.
Check out my channel for more, including the video about Hurling.
i knew of the game of hurling , did not know of Gaelic football, great to see the games rules explained , will most certainly watch more games of both sports, having family roots from both Irish and British sides , i feel i lean more to the Irish side , thankyou for explaining the rules ,
Thanks, glad this was helpful.
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This a real mans game
Thomas Haverstock It's a lot harder than it looks that's for sure. I remember trying to play this in high school and it's really not easy. Thanks for stopping by, be sure to share this video and subscribe :)
Thomas Haverstock naw football attendance is starting wane the sport on the rise is hurling in both the us and Ireland
You ever tried rugby
Saipalesi Maka you ever tried football 🏈
@@JacobRonaldo7 Nahh that games too boring
hi thank you for the video, this looks like a real awsome sport, i dont think i will ever find this in the US but awsome for sure
+Bebe P Probably not in the US - but it's a pretty cool game to go to if you ever visit Ireland. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)
it is not played as a professional sport so any native of any county good enough can represent there people the men in the video are everything from teachers soldiers to carpenters. there are female team's also.in football we play comprised rules with Australia football teams and in hurling we play a mixed game against Scottish ashinty. but all around the world if you have interest to watch learn or play these games goggle GAA in your area were Irish it's everywhere and would love to share these three thousand year old games
Boston GAA Club are pretty well renowned :)
+Bebe P I play for a club in Indianapolis, there are lots of clubs all over the place. Google "GAA" and the name of your major city and you'll find it. You could also ask your local Irish Festival organizers on twitter.
Pat Gamache thank you
American High School Football Coach here and I love your videos.
+Joseph Bruneel Hey Coach, thanks for stopping by! I'm glad you enjoy my videos and hopefully you'll learn about the more obscure sports in the world! Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)
Thank you! I hope to catch a match on my next trip to Ireland.
From an American I watched your hurling video so it's basically hurling with a ball
+Jason Gorham The games are very similar, yes. There's a few different nuances, but if you know how to play one - you generally know how to play the other. Thanks for stopping by, be sure to share this video and subscribe :)
Theyre both under the same governing body- the GAA.. Hurling is a lot older but football was introduced when the English (tried to) outlaw hurling.. We didnt quite like soccer and mixed the two to make gaelic football. Theyre the two most popular sports in Ireland
and urban football is basically ruby made simple wonder why
+Patrick M try playing either then reply
Jason Gorham it's really not
I'm signing up for it at my secondary school
Good luck! Enjoy playing it!
+Ninh Ly I will!
This helped me a lot THANK YOU 😊
Another great video sir. My best to you and yours!
Thanks Micah, I appreciate that.
is there an offside rule at all? or is that just my Englishness coming out
There's no offisde rule in Gaelic Football! Thanks for the comments, be sure to share this video and subscribe :)
+Ninh Ly square ball
There is kind of but it only applies in the goal square.The rule has been changed so often that i can not explain it.It was that a player could not enter the square before the ball,but now you can go in when the ball is kicked in the direction of the square i think ,but don't hold be to it.It was introduced in the 60s to stop the goalie from being flattened.
Skullcat only on free kicks the forwards are not aloud into the box till after the ball is kicked but the backs are allowed in the box when the ball is being kicked
Hi You forgot to mention Hawk-Eye as this is very important piece now in Gaelic Football and Hurling. You can look at an example were Limerick Vs Galway minors to see were it went belly up, But great video all the same
Hey cormacfinnobrien
Thanks for the comment on my video. Your comments are much appreciated!
As for hawk-eye, it's a nice idea to mention it in theory. But the average beginner or Sunday participant isn't going to be playing in a game with hawk-eye in it, so I failed to put that in.
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Thanks. This was a good introduction in anticipation of my first Gaelic game next month. I am going to watch Donegal at MacCumhail Park in Ballybofey.
+Shannon Daniels Hi Shannon, thanks for the kind comments. I hope your first Gaelic Football match is a good one, and I'm glad this video helped. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)
This was so helpful , thank you so much !!
+walter white You're welcome, I'm glad this video helped you understand Gaelic Football! Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)
Greater video,then you know a sport called "International rules series",the "International rules series"is "Aussie football +Gaelic football" but I don't know it's rule.Can you tell me?
Nobody can explain that lad it's far far far too complicated
It's Gaelic football, except that:
1) Goal is 6 points, over is 3, behind is 1
2) tackling is allowed from shoulders to knees
3) two bounces allowed
4) six handpasses allowed
Two-match total-goals test played around November. Australia won in 2017 to pull level with Ireland overall, I believe at 10 each.
Wait why am I watching this, I play football
Meh, it's all good.
omg thats crazy cool, thank you for this quick explainer!
The sport looks so awesome how is this not more popular
I’m pretty sure in order for a sport to be popular,
You will need relevant teams and influence the sport towards other countries, if a country does neither of these, then it might not be popular outside of that certain country
and don't forget that in professional games the rules are super bendy
Apparently so, yes.
SpicyLemon there’s no professionals
Ive a school league semi final tomorrow and I really want to win.How do I defend good?
Just play hard! I hope you won?
it's not about winning its about playing x
Defend good by staying tight to your forward and pay attention to their feet and always STAY IN FRONT lol this was 2 years ago but sure some advice from a center full back 💗
I enjoyed watching Gaelic football and supporting Kerry!!
Cool, glad you like this video. Go Dubs.
Really enjoyed the video and think I understand it. Knowing when to dribble with foot and bouncing seems hard. THANKS FOR POSTING
You're welcome Tom, glad it helped. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)
that stadium looks packed. do these players make good money? is this sport popular anywhere else but ireland ?
+John Curran
Believe it or not, the players make NO money!
Gaelic Football and Hurling are strictly amateur sports and players are not allowed to be paid to play for their respective teams!
The sport is popular in Scotland also, but because it's similar to Aussie Rules Football, there's a compromise game called 'International Rules Football' which is a mix of both.
Hope that helps?
+Ninh Ly Don't think its popular at all in scotland beyond the usual expats.They are many university teams,but thats because they are a lot of irish students there .These games remind people of home so often you will get people who did not play at home playing.
+John Curran The stadium is the fourth largest in europe it holds 82000,but its only filled three times a year for gaelic football and maybe once for hurling.Other games also attract good crowds of around 40000 again only a couple .the average is about 18000 again this over a small number of games,It could be professional ,but only just.The sport works on a sense of community and local pride the fear is that would be lost if they were paid.
+stoney71 Its filled alot more than 3 times a year for gaelic and definitely filled more than once a year for hurling
Buddo Plays Games not really hurling only fills croke park to capacity on final day though it gets good crowds for semifinals.Then in football you have usually a dublin semifinal and maybe a quarterfinal and of course the final and thats it
I am an American I want to play 😩
There are clubs in America, New York actually compete in the All-Ireland competition every year
njlopez Fitness there’s clubs you can sign up for in Boston,Hartford,Philadelphia,Buffalo, along with like 8 teams in New York and if your on the west coast San Francisco and San Diego have a team
Learned this in public high school in Nikiski, Alaska. Played it a lot! Never knew the name :)
I just joined and was unsure of all the rules so thank you for making this I liked and subbed
Cool, thanks! Glad this video helps!