Goal

“goal, they will work as a pair. They must be particularly alert to avoid being ridden down as the options for the players are reduced. The goal judge must also keep his eye on the ponies as they approach to see which way they are turning or swinging. Evasive action should be taken if essential but it is normally better to stand still as the player will turn away. It is an offence for two players to ride each other off over the goal line. 27.”

“If tied, play will continue until either a goal is scored or awarded or until the first sound of the second bell. If a whistle is blown for a penalty during the last 5 seconds of the last chukka, 5 seconds shall be allowed for the execution of any penalty. If `no foul' is agreed, then play shall continue only for the time remaining when the whistle was blown. c. Extra Time. If a result is required and the score is still tied, the game will continue with an extra chukka.”

“If, in the opinion of the umpires, a player commits a dangerous or deliberate foul in the vicinity of goal in order to save a goal, the team fouled shall be awarded one goal. The game shall be resumed with a Penalty 5b in favour of the team fouled, ends having been changed. 40. PENALTY 2 - SPOT OR 30 YARD HIT.”

“The boundaries at the ends of the field shall be known as the end lines, except for that portion between the goal posts, which shall be known as the goal lines. d. The imaginary line that divides the field equally at right angles to the side lines or side boards shall be known as the center line. e. In addition to the field of play, there shall be an area beyond the side and end lines, known as the runoff area, and incidents of the game which occur here shall be treated as though they were on the playing field. f.”

“will attempt a free hit from the forty-yard line at an undefended goal. All players not hitting to be behind, and not closer than ten yards from, the ball. Each shootout goal to score 1 point. After all players have hit, the team with more points will be declared the game winner. (6) Should one player hit for each team, each player will hit once from the forty-yard line at an undefended goal. The player not hitting to be behind and not closer than 10 yards from the ball.”

“RULE 18- WINNING OF GAME: GOALS The team with the most goals wins the game. Goals may be awarded by handicap or penalty (See Rule 19), or may be scored from play. A goal is scored from play when the ball passes between the goal posts or the imaginary vertical lines produced by the inner surfaces of the goal posts and across and clear of the goal line. The ball must go all of the way over and across the side, end or goal line to be out of bounds or a goal.”

“The World Polo Championship will be played by teams whose handicap is 10 to 14 goals; The Arena World Polo Championship will be played by teams whose handicap is 10 to 12 goals (Arena Polo Special Handicap grass polo handicap plus 1) and the Women's World Polo Championship will be played by teams whose handicap is 12 to 16 goals (women's handicap). 2. Federation of International Polo A. The election of the host of the World Polo Championship is prerogative of the General Assembly. B.”