It’s inevitable penalties will become one-on-one, says Butler

Former national hurling coordinator Paudie Butler believes it is "inevitable" penalties in next year’s championship will be a straight shoot-out between attacker and goalkeeper.

Players, managers and commentators appear to be in agreement that the advantage has switched to the defending team since the decision was taken to enforce striking from the 20m line.

Pundits including Dónal Óg Cusack and Eddie Brennan have suggested that a reduction in the amount of bodies on the goal-line from three to one would solve the problem.