New trial hurling rules include ban on consecutive handpasses, six steps in possession and two-pointer

New trial hurling rules include ban on consecutive handpasses, six steps in possession and two-pointer

Sliotar must be released and struck with a ‘clear and definite’ hand action

Limerick’s Aidan O’Connor handpasses the sliotar onto teammate Gearóid Hegarty (unseen) during their Munster SHC Round 4 match against Waterford in May © Brendan Moran/SportsfileDermot CroweSenior GAA Journalist9 Sep 2026 10:48 AM

Consecutive handpasses will result in a free to the opposition under a series of proposals put forward by the GAA’s Hurling Expert Advisory Group, which are set to be trialled in Higher Education hurling league competitions later in October.