Techniques for striking a ball on the ground when playing the ancient Irish game of hurling.
In a television lesson to improve hurling skills players are shown how to play a ground stroke. The coaching tip advises a short wristy stroke with a player's weight transferred to the left foot as the sliotar is struck.
A ball hit on the bounce will travel further.
'Sports Club' broadcast on 28 November 1967.
'Sports Club' was a magazine series for junior viewers, featuring items of interest and action from the world of sports, with competitions, quiz contests and guest spots.
The programme was presented by Brendan O'Reilly.
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