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During play when the ball crosses the backline, at either end of the Polo Field, do NOT STOP until in the correct position for the following ‘hit in’. Then be moving (NOT STATIC) while the player, hitting in,
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To participate effectively in a team as a playmaker, you must develop three abilities : 1/ To receive and give passes 2/ To compete successfully for the ball in the 25%. 3/ To prevent opponents hitting the ball, from good
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In order to playmake, you have to turn before the game does, by going into attack free, unmarked and facing goal to receive passes. Also, you must turn into defence early enough to ride-off or hook the last opponent.
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At any time in a chukka, you may interchange positions within your team and then, temporarily, you will cease to be the link to the goal, as another player takes over the job. But this means that you must carry out other team
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For every shot, whatever the situation, beware : 1.Not to allow your shoulder rotation to push the right hand above the pony’s tail and out of the perfect circle. 2.That the mallet head does not move back too early and/or drop
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The number of chukkas played by each pony should be planned for the good of the pony more than the benefit of the player. In club chukkas, many people automatically book two chukkas for all their ponies, in pursuit of enjoying
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Changing positions with another team member is the most effective way of surprising your opponents, especially if you are playmaking to initiate the next play. Not only can you evade your normal marker, but you will also confuse
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The significance of the handicap factor in polo, is that the less skilful need courage to go into the field with brilliant players. Hence they desperately require help from a playmaker, while selfish play by others will totally
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The three ways in which polo is unique among sports : 1- The disparity of skills of the participating players 2- That there is a right of way related to the path of the ball 3- That, without relation to the ball, you can obstruct
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Each circle rotates round the right hand of the striker, who should add support to it by turning the relevant shoulder towards the ball. This assists the eyes to focus on the ball and obviates using arm strength. For the
