Hooking
Last updated: June 2026
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A defensive move where a player uses their mallet to interfere with an opponent's swing. Must be done safely below shoulder height.
Ride-off
A legal maneuver where a player uses their horse to push an opponent off the line of the ball. Requires proper angle and contact.
Tail Shot
A shot played behind and under the pony's tail. One of the more difficult shots requiring precise timing.
Taco
A back shot in polo, hitting the ball behind you. Also the Spanish word for heel referencing the mallet angle.
Pechada
A controlled body check or bump in polo, using horse-to-horse contact to push an opponent off the line.
Bend it
An advanced shot where the player bends the ball around an opponent by striking it off-center, creating a curved trajectory.
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