GAA study shows almost half of puck-outs in the 2023 Allianz Hurling League were uncontested

KEEP IT SHORT: A study of games played in this year’s Allianz Hurling League found almost half of puck-outs (49%) were uncontested. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

A study of games played in this year’s Allianz Hurling League found almost half of puck-outs (49%) were uncontested.

Commissioned by the GAA, Gaelic Stats concluded the number of unchallenged restarts has increased 13% from 2018. The accuracy of goalkeepers but in large the spike in short puck-outs are the primary reasons behind the jump.