Download - The polo. maría garrido and jacob fuentes
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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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