We are running towards the ball at speed, when we get to the ball, our mind (clue is our mind) tells us-ok, now, swing, hurry, NOW !! We swing and guess what? Way too late.
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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 #10: Near-side Forehander
One of the most common topics that make the desired agenda by students in my clinics is the dreaded near-side forehander. The following tips will help you make the best of the weakest shot in polo
Polo Tip #1: Improve Your Hitting Today – 3 Easy Steps
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.
The best instructional polo book I’ve found
Hugh Dawnay’s book, Playmaker Polo, is the single best resource for the novice or intermediate player I have yet found. Dawnay is an internationally recognized polo coach and has been intimately involved with the sport for many years. In Playmaker Polo he explores basics such as striking, beginner horsemanship, muscle memory, preperation on and off the field, and playmaking as well as more advanced concepts such as team strategy and formations, set-piece positions, learning to emphasize the strengths of your team (and the weaknesses of your opponents) on-the-fly, and many more.