Rules
The rules are almost identical to hurling, with a few exceptions.
- Goalkeepers wear the same colours as outfield players. This is because no special rules apply to the goalkeeper and so there is no need for officials to differentiate between goalkeeper and outfielders.
- A camogie player can handpass a score (forbidden in hurling since 1980)
- Camogie games last 60 minutes (senior inter-county hurling games last 70)
- Dropping the camogie stick to handpass the ball is permitted.
- A smaller sliotar (ball) is used in camogie - commonly known as a size 4 sliotar - whereas hurlers play with a size 5 sliotar.
- If a defending player hits the sliotar wide, a 45-metre puck is awarded to the opposition (in hurling, it is a 65-metre puck)
- After a score, the goalkeeper pucks out from the 13-metre line. (in hurling, he must puck from the end line)
- The metal band on the camogie stick must be covered with tape. (not necessary in hurling)
- Side–to-side charges are forbidden. (permitted in hurling)
- Two points are awarded for a score direct from a sideline cut (since March 2012)
Camogie players must wear skirts or skorts rather than shorts.
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