The “Attack Position”, the Number One needs to be a disciplined player who can anticipate his team breaking to offense and get into a reasonable position to be able to accept a passing shot coming from teammates.
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Polo Tip #6: How Thick Is The Line Of The Ball?
Picture the most recent path of the ball or the line as the width of a center line of a road. About six inches wide just for a visual. Now walk your horse alongside of this line and stop by the ball. Now this line, the most recent path of the ball continues either all the way across or up and down the field. Now if you are not hitting too close or two far away from your horse, you will be taking up a lane about 3 to four feet. Assuming you are on your off-side, from the line to your left stirrup is about 3 to four feet. So this lane, not line, lane, is what the right of way is all about. It accommodates your swing and your horse.
Polo Tip #5: Proper Mallet Length
Choose the mallet size that allows you the best opportunity to make all of your shots on both sides of the horse, without placing yourself at any more risk than our wonderful sport already provides.
Polo Tip #4: Proper Stirrup Length
the current style has evolved to shorter stirrups, in the show world as well. This allows the player a little more stability at speed and the ability to raise up into your leg to achieve and maintain the proper hitting position.
Polo Tip #3: Right Lead? What Is That?
Knowing how to set a horse up properly for the proper lead or a lead change is a real asset for both reasons of maneuverability and your own safety.
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.
Polo Tips by Tom Goodspeed, Now in Downloadable PDF!
I’ve compiled all of Tom Goodspeed’s excellent Polo Tips articles into one downloadable and print-ready PDF file. Enjoy!