Shinty is a fast paced stick and ball sport where the aim is to score more goals than the opposition. The stick is traditionally called the caman.
Shinty is a contact sport and shoulder to shoulder tackles are the norm.
The ball may be played in the air and with sides of the stick. The ball may be controlled with the body or the feet but may not be kicked.
Players may strike an opponent's caman from underneath to prevent them from playing the ball, but may not strike the caman from above. Players may also block the swing of an opponent's caman to protect themselves and to prevent their opponent from playing the ball.