Category: "Technique"

Polo Tip #1: Improve Your Hitting Today – 3 Easy Steps

This entry is part 1 of 42 in the series Polo Tips - By Tom Goodspeed

I always say, if you want to hit better, you need to ride better. With that said, let me give you a simple exercise that will improve your hitting immediately.

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Hitting the Near Side Shot Without Fouling

Hitting on the near side in polo often results in a foul, especially when attempted by beginners. In this article we discuss how to hit on the nearside without fouling.

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Polo Advice and Wisdom from High-Goal Players

A collection of advice and wisdom from high-goal polo players.

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Riding off an opponent

When riding off, change your horse’s lead to the opposite one to the side your opponent is on. As you draw up alongside your opponent and when you are at the same speed and shoulder to shoulder give the aid to change leads to the side your opponent is on. The momentum of the horse changing from one diagonal to the other will usually win the ride off.

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