Hurling is played on a pitch approximately 137m long and 82m wide The goals at each end of the field are formed by two posts , which are usually 6 m high , set 6.4 m apart , and connected 2.44 m above the ground by a crossbar . The goals at each end of the field are formed by two posts , which are usually 6 m high , set 6.4 m apart , and connected 2.44 m above the ground by a crossbar .