Polo is a stick and ball game in which the players are mounted on the ponies, polo was first played in Persia, but later on spread to Indo-Pakistan.
Since then this game has become popular in various parts of the world. Currently, Argentina is the leading Polo-playing nation.
Number of Players
Four players in each side
Measurement of ground
Length is 275m or 300 yards and width is 146m or 160 yards.
Measurement of ground
Length is 275m or 300 yards and width is 146m or 160 yards.
Polo sticks
No particular length is specified for polo sticks. Players use sticks of the size which suit them.
The Ball
Weight of ball is 41/4 to 43/4 ounces and Diameter is 31/4 inches.
Goal Posts
Height is 10 feet and width is 24 feet.
Goal Posts
Height is 10 feet and width is 24 feet.
Usually the total playing time at a polo match covers 56min, which is divided into eight, seven min periods called chukars.
Intervals
Three minutes interval is observed between the chukkars but this interval is raised to 5 min after four chukkars (period)
Changing Ends
In a 7-period(chukkars) match the ends are changed after the 4th period whereas in a five period match the ends are changed after the 3rd period.
Result of the Match
In case of a level score at the end of the match the last period is played till a goal is scored. If the fixed time ends in goalless position, the match is continued after 5 minutes interval.
