Goal (sport) placed at each end of the playing field. Each structure usually consists of two vertical posts, called "goal posts", supporting a horizontal "crossbar". A "goal line" marked on the playing surface between the goal posts demarcates the goal area. Thus, the objective is to send the ball or puck between the goal posts, under or over the crossbar (depending on the sport), and across the goal line. Less commonly, as in basketball or netball, goals are ring-shaped. The structure is often accompanied with an auxiliary net, which stops or slows down the ball when a goal is scored. In some
Sport in the Isle of Man hurling. Once the most popular sport on the island, it ceased to be played by the start of the 20th century. It has more recently been revived with an annual match at St John's. Taekwondo is a martial art sport that is growing in popularity. The Isle of Man Taekwondo Association was admitted as an associate member of the World Taekwondo in 2006 and the Isle of Man can compete as a country in WTF competitions. Sport in the Isle of Man For a small country, sport in the Isle of Man plays an important part in making the island