The document provides an overview of the history, players, equipment, rules, tactics, and major competitions of the sport of polo. It notes that polo's origins are unclear but possibly began in Persia or China and later spread to other countries. Key details include that the ball is 7.6 to 8.9 cm in diameter and weighs 99 to 127.5 grams, players wear helmets and riding clothes while using bamboo poles 119 to 137 cm long, and goals are scored over periods of 7 minutes across 6 periods total. Major tournaments for the sport are held in Argentina.
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1. “The Polo”
By:
María Garrido Catalá
Jacob Fuentes Matos
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2. His t ory
• The origin of polo is not
known today. Possible origin
in Persia or China.
• Practiced in Asia.
• Arrival in other countries.
3. Players and equipment
The ball measures
are: diameter of 7.6
or 8.9 cm and
weighing between 99
and 127.5.
The equipment:
Helmet.
Wear clothes riding.
A stick: Is made of a bamboo
pole and wood from 119 to
137cm.
4. Carlos Gracida: a famous
player
• Carlos Gracida polo player is
considered a living legend of the
sport. He plays for 17 years.
• He won many competitions.
5. The pitch and some rules
Rating:
In the polo is score
goals.
Duration:
The party can last 6
periods, of 7
minutes.
The play should be
continuous.
6. Tactics
The horse is like another player
Polo players use
four different
strokes:
- Hit forward
- Backhand
- Back
- Backhander
7. Competitions
The three major tournaments are held in Argentina. They are:
• The Argentine Open Polo Championship.
• The Hurlingham Open Championship.
• The Open Championship Tortugas Country Club.