In the Rulebook
Where “Red Card” appears in the official rules of the sport, quoted verbatim.
USPA — United States Polo Association
“two or three yellow cards or a red card with imposed penalties as described above for a player's first, second or third offense. (3) In addition to and separate from the provisions of this rule that require various suspensions for excessive yellow or red cards, players are subject to a Conduct Violation Complaint by the Chief Operating Officer, Chairman of the Association, or member of the Executive Committee under the USPA's Disciplinary Procedures Policy for misconduct resulting in”
“Any subsequent yellow card or red card will also result in a penalty and may increase or decrease an existing penalty's severity. (ii.) A second offense will be a second yellow card and the player will sit out for the following two minutes of play with no substitute at a location designated by the Umpire and/or the Host Tournament Committee. (iii.”
“USPA Tournament Conditions. When a player is suspended for all or any part of his or her next game (or two games) of equal or higher handicap or receives an enhanced yellow card status for that game as the result of one or more yellow card(s) or a red card issued him or her during or after a Club Event, that suspension (including any unserved time in the penalty box) or enhanced yellow card status must be served or accepted in the player's next game (or two games) of equal or higher handicap in a Club Event or a USPA Event that is not a consolation game, the first round game in a subsidiary event, or a shootout.”
Excerpts quoted from the official rulebooks of the Hurlingham Polo Association, the United States Polo Association and the Federation of International Polo. Rules change between seasons — always check the linked source for the current wording.
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Un sistema de calificación de -2 a 10 goles que indica el nivel de habilidad de un jugador. Un jugador de 10 goles está en el nivel más alto de este deporte.
In the air
Un balón que aún no ha tocado el suelo. Se aplican diferentes reglas de derecho de paso y contacto mientras la pelota está en el aire.
Line of the Ball
Una línea imaginaria creada por la trayectoria de la pelota. Los jugadores tienen derecho de paso según esta línea, que es fundamental para las reglas del polo.
Chukka
Un período de juego de polo, que normalmente dura 7 minutos. Un partido estándar consta de 4-8 chukkas dependiendo del nivel de juego.
Knock-in
Un reinicio desde la línea de fondo después de que el equipo defensor coloca el balón sobre su propia línea de fondo. Jugado por los defensores.
Penalty 1
La penalización más severa: un gol automático otorgado al equipo objeto de la falta más un golpe de 60 yardas desde donde ocurrió la falta. Emitido por faltas peligrosas deliberadas.
Timekeeper
El funcionario responsable de controlar el tiempo de juego, señalar el final del chukker con una bocina y gestionar las paradas del reloj.
Crossing
Cortar delante de un jugador que tiene el derecho de paso al balón. Cruzar es una falta porque obliga al jugador con derecho de paso a reducir la velocidad o desviarse abruptamente.
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