Skills
There are a variety of skills essential in Gaelic football to ensure you are not going to break a rule or get called out by a referee!
Attacking
The skills needed in attack are listed below and include explanations and examples:
- 45’s
- Free Kicks
- Goals
- Penalties
- Points
- Sideline Score
Defense
The skills needed in defense are listed below and include explanations and examples:
- Shoulder Charge
- The Block Down
- The Hand Tackle
Possession and Passing
The skills needed in possession and passing are listed below and include explanations and examples:
- Hand Pass
- High Fielding, the Mark and the Kick Out
- Hook Kick
- Punt Kick
- The Body and Low Catch
- The Feint, Side Step and Roll Off
- The Pickup
- Travelling, the hop, the solo and steps
