““TheThe Polo”Polo”

By:

María Garrido Catalá

Jacob Fuentes Matos

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History

• The origin of polo is not known today. Possible origin in Persia or China.

• Practiced in Asia.

• Arrival in other countries.

Players and equipment

The equipment:

Helmet.

Wear clothes riding.

A stick: Is made of a bamboo pole and wood from 119 to 137cm.

The ball measures are: diameter of 7.6 or 8.9 cm and weighing between 99 and 127.5.

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.

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.

Tactics

Polo players use four different strokes:- Hit forward- Backhand- Back- Backhander

The horse is like another player

CompetitionsThe three major tournaments are held in Argentina. They are:• The Argentine Open Polo Championship.• The Hurlingham Open Championship.• The Open Championship Tortugas Country Club.

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