Kick-out experiment clarified

GAA chiefs yesterday moved to clarify the experimental rule changes relating to fielding kick-outs.

The proposed rule change stated that: “A free kick shall be awarded to a player who catches the ball from a kick out between the two 45 metre lines. This free kick must be taken by the player who catches the ball.

“Exception: The kick may be taken by another member of the player’s team if the player who catches the ball is injured prior to the free kick being taken.”