ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Hurlbat

Okay kiddo, let me tell you about hurlbat. It's a sport where two teams try to score points by throwing a special ball, called the hurlbat, into the other team's goal. The hurlbat is unique because it has a flat surface on one side and a curved surface on the other.

Players use a stick, called a hurley, to hit the hurlbat and try to send it flying towards the goal. The hurley is like a flat, wooden paddle with a curved end for hitting the ball. It's important to use the hurley correctly to control where the hurlbat goes.

The game can get a little rough since players can use their hurleys to block shots and hit other players' hurleys. But there are rules to make sure everyone stays safe.

Hurlbat is a really popular sport in Ireland, and it's been played for hundreds of years. It requires a lot of skill, practice, and teamwork to win, which makes it a really exciting game to watch and play.