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Polo Tip #40: Undefended Penalties

Polo Tip #40: Undefended Penalties
This entry is part 40 of 42 in the series Polo Tips - By Tom Goodspeed

The open goal allows us to focus on hitting straight. We are not forced to hit hard due to someone rushing out, trying to defend. So don’t hurry yourself. You are only allowed one approach, so start back a ways so you can get a good line to the ball. Some canter, some walk.

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Polo Tip #26: Playing Smart — Higher Percentage Shots

This entry is part 26 of 42 in the series Polo Tips - By Tom Goodspeed

You should know the shots you are most comfortable with in making from your stick and balling. Those are the ones you should depend on in competitive play.

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Polo Tip #24: Playing Smart — Recognize A Lost Play And Ride To The Next Play

This entry is part 24 of 42 in the series Polo Tips - By Tom Goodspeed

You are running after someone carrying the ball down the field. They are almost at the ball and you are trailing ten or more yards behind. Consider trying to anticipate which direction they will try to hit and plot a better course to that next play as opposed to following the footprints of the player you are pursuing.

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