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.

8. * Thanks
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