Glen motion seeks to reduce steps rule

A motion reducing the number of steps permitted with the ball in hand in hurling could come before the GAA’s Congress if passed at tomorrow’s Cork annual convention.

Glen Rovers have tabled the motion to change rule 1.7 (a) of the rules of hurling, suggesting that players be limited to taking three, rather than four, steps while carrying the ball in their hand. Part (b) of that rule, that the ball can be released and propelled with a definite striking action of the hand, remains unchanged.

This motion is one of three for Congress which could provoke debate at the convention, which has been moved from its usual spot of Saturday night to Sunday afternoon.