Learning to handle the mallet for the first time requires attention and, above all, awareness of a series of details that will be fundamental forever. It’s not simply a matter of getting on a horse, taking a mallet, and starting to hit a ball—quite the opposite.
It is a key skill that separates the best players from the rest. Reading the game before it happens is the anticipation that defines the difference in high-level polo. The ability to read the game is just as important as hitting the ball well. We’re talking about...
In polo, the whip can be a valuable aid when used with clarity and purpose. However, striking a horse two or three times in quick succession without allowing time for a response is, from the perspective of conscious riding and biomechanics, usually a mistake—and often...
In polo, the difference between force and power is crucial for achieving a strong, effective shot. While force is a product of muscle development and flexibility, power is created through the contraction and release of muscles. This means that power is more closely...
When it comes to polo, hitting the ball well is essential for both power and precision. For me, these two factors are the key to mastering the game: power determines the distance the ball travels, while precision ensures the ball reaches its intended destination. Many...
It's a geometric figure which is formad when we stand in the stirrups. The function of the triangle becomes effective when the player partially or fully leaves the seat and places its weight on the stirrups. The triangle is formed between: Point A = the point of the...
I should mention here the importance of using both hands in riding a horse. Although the reins are normal help in the left hand and the horse is controlled in the same hand, the use of the right hand to assist the left is an essential part in controlling the horse....
