In this video Claire moves away from stick work and onto horsemanship. She shows us the proper way to warm a polo pony up, how to check-up, and how to turn. Additionally, she explains how to maintain your balance and grip while in two-point. She also shows us some more advanced techniques like flying lead changes and rollbacks.
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Polo Tip #26: Playing Smart — Higher Percentage Shots
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.
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 #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 #16: Hooking Mallets
Hooking is the second best alternative in the list of defensive plays. If we place our self in position properly as soon as the play turns, we should be able to get advantage on our opponent with a ride-off and have the ball on our free side to hit.
Polo Tip Video – Striking On The Near Side Without Fouling
Christian demonstrates how to execute a nearside shot without crossing over the line of the ball, a common foul.
Polo Tip #11: Turning Over Your Backhander — Good or Bad? Why?
Sometimes I hear people being taught to always turn away from your backhanders with respect to the line of the ball. I strongly suggest you continue straight, look, and then your decision should be obvious and your shots will be more powerful.