Hurlers will quickly handle clampdown on the throw, says ref Barry Kelly

Last Sunday there were several instances of handpasses being penalised by referees in the Allianz Hurling League

23 January 2022; Dan Morrissey of Limerick handpasses the sliothar to a teammate during the 2022 Co-op Superstores Munster Hurling Cup Final match between Limerick and Clare at Cusack Park in Ennis, Clare. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile

Former All-Ireland hurling final referee Barry Kelly says enforcement of the handpass rule will force players to “adapt very quickly” to avoid being penalised.

Last Sunday there were several instances of handpasses being penalised by referees in the NHL, and Kelly said: “There is a rule in place, it’s not as if a new rule is needed. It’s just that the rule has been ignored by players — and by referees at times, being honest.