THE SPORT
“Playing polo is like trying to play golf during an earthquake”
THE FIELD
Polo is played on a massive field the size of nine football fields (300 x 160 yards), to accommodate the intense speed and pace of the game. Horse and player traffic can extend just outside of the low wooden border but as soon as the ball leaves the field, it is out-of-bounds and stops play. Goal posts stand 8 yards apart at either end of the field. A goal is scored by hitting the ball between the two goal posts at any height.
THE TEAM
Each team consists of four players numbered 1 through 4 with the No.1 being the most offensive player and No.4 being the most the most defensive. The No.2 and No.3 are considered to be “mid-fielders” and help transition plays from defense to attack. Each player is assigned a rating (also called handicaps or “goals”) based on their experience and skill on the field. Beginners are assigned a C (-2) or B (-1) rating. From there, as skills improve the players are rated from A (0) to the top rating, a 10-goal player. The aggregate handicaps of the four players are added to give the team handicap.
THE GAME
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The HORSES
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THE PLAYERS
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