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4 players
make up a polo team |
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Both men and women
play, and can compete on equal terms |
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There are 2 umpires
on horseback |
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A 'Third Man' referees
from the sidelines and has the final
say if the umpires can't agree on a
foul or penalty |
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Players range in handicap
from minus 2 'goals' (beginners) up
to 10 'goals' (the best) |
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The highest rated
British player is currently 7 goals
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Handicaps are determined
annually, by Club recommendation and
by the national handicap board |
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The level of polo
played depends on the aggregate handicap
of the four players |
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'Low goal' polo, from
4 to 8 aggregate handicap, consists
of 4 chukkas |
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'Medium goal' polo,
from 12 to 15 goals, consists of 5 chukkas |
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'High goal' polo,
from 18 to 22 goals, consists of 6 chukkas |
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A chukka is a 7-minute
time period in the game |
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Each player will normally
have at least one horse per chukka |
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'Half time' is a social
event where spectators 'tread-in' the
divots made by the horses' hooves |
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The Hurlingham Polo
Association (HPA) governs Polo |
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Polo Rules are designed
for the safety of the horse & rider |
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A polo pitch is 300
by 200 yards, and could contain 3 football
pitches |
