I would advise for the most part, that players learn to turn with the direction of the flow of horses, so that you are in better position to defend the attacking players.
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Draw Reins and Draw Backs
In polo the running rein is used almost universally. It is used with great effect by many and has a place in the game, but although it’s virtues could be sung by many a player I am sure they would all agree that if it is used incorrectly it is a scourge for the horse.
Polo Tip #23: Under-The-Neck Shots
Hitting a successful neck shot, or rather hitting the ball as opposed to the legs of your horse requires three things:
Polo Tip #22: Playing as a Team
It is pretty exciting to work with the same teammates over a period of time to develop team strength. By team strength I mean the extra handicap goals of the team that are in excess of the sum of the individual handicaps. The paper might have shown our three handicaps totaling 23 goals in LA, but we were easily playing as a 26-goal team.
Polo Tip #21: Proper Field Terminology – No? I thought you said Go!
A polo field is the perfect setting for us polo players to practice our somewhat dysfunctional, yet colorful vocabularies. The terms on the field are supposed to offer direction and clarification. Unfortunately, at times, the direction may be accompanied by some inappropriate references to family heritage. In fact, sometimes the message is absent of any productive content whatsoever.
Polo Tip #20: Field Awareness
“Field Awareness”, next to horsemanship, is probably the most important factor when it comes to your own safety as well as the ability to make better play decisions.
Polo Tip #19: The Break Away
Well, every once in a while, we all miss our man. Missing a man often times results in the development of a breakaway. Now how do we handle this opportunity that each team will be given a limited number of times in every match.
Polo Tip #18: Open And Away Shots
A little trick in hitting better away or open angles on your backshots is to move your horse’s head a little away from the side you are swinging.
Polo Tip #17: Player Number Three
Player Number Three, Greatest Attributes: Playmaker. Field Leader.