What you should know about Polo



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  Moti Klein 09/10/2017

When it comes to seeing one of the shows most chosen by those who visit Argentina, it is very important to be clear about the following points to understand the game, beyond that it is very interesting and easy to understand when seeing the horses and players playing this great show :


1. It takes place in an outdoor field 275 meters long by 160 wide.

2. The objective of the polo game is to score goals, that is, to pass the ball between the goal posts using the cue. Every time a team scores a goal, it changes fields. The team that scores the most goals wins the match.

3. The game is divided into periods called chukkers that last 7 minutes. A polo match has a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 8 chukkers. A polo horse can play a maximum of 2 chukkers per match.

4. If the match ends in a tie, an additional chukker is played. The first team to convert a goal is the winner.

5. A player's handicap is measured between -2 and 10, with 10 being the best position.

6. On the field, each polo player plays a role within the team: number one plays as a striker; numbers two and three play in the center of the court, and number four in defense.




7. The most important concept to keep in mind is the “ball line”, a right-of-way marked by the trajectory of the ball that is altered every time it changes direction. No player may cross another player carrying the “bowling line” unless it is at a distance where there is no possibility of a collision or danger to the other players.

8. A player may "grab" the imaginary line of the ball by pushing the opponent to the side. You can push with your arm, from the elbow up, to another player as long as the elbow stays close to the body. What it cannot do is take with the hand, hit or push with the head, the hand, the forearm or the elbow to an opponent.

9. A player may hook or lock another player's cue with his own cue, but may not deliberately touch another player or an opponent's polo horse.

10. Players should always carry the polo cue in their right hand and wear it in such a way that it does not disturb another player or horse.

11. Two referees on horseback judge the game together with a third judge located on the edge of the field of play.




If you want to become a spectator of a polo game and experience the adrenaline of the game up close, you have the option to contract the Polo Day program. It gives you the possibility to enjoy a professional game of live polo to 4 chukkers with the participation of more than 30 horses. A unique experience that can be enjoyed every day of the year just 50 minutes from the City of Buenos Aires. Book the Polo Experience Tour.









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