What are the most important polo terms to know?

Essential terms include: chukka (period of play), handicap (player rating), nearside/offside (left/right of horse), line of the ball (right-of-way rule), and ride-off (legal shoulder contact). Understanding these basics helps follow matches.

What does 'chukka' mean in polo?

A chukka is a period of play lasting 7 minutes (7.5 in Argentina). Matches typically have 4-6 chukkas with breaks between. Players change horses between chukkas to keep ponies fresh.

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