VIDEO: The GAA rule changes for 2014 explained

They are set to be introduced into Gaelic football on 1 January.

THE GAA YESTERDAY announced its new set of rules which will be introduced to Gaelic football on 1 January.

2014 will see the following:

The introduction of the Black Card for cynical behaviour
A change in the number of substitutes
The distinction between deliberate fouls and accidental fouls
A new definition of the tackle
Changes in the advantage rule
The permittance of point-scoring with an open hand.

Let chairman of the national referees committe, referee David Coldrick and Marty Morrissey explain the changes in detail:

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View the full set of rules for 2014 here

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