Which category does "Nearside" belong to?

"Nearside" falls under the positions category in polo terminology.

What terms are related to "Nearside"?

Terms closely related to "Nearside" include: Offside, Forehand.

positions

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The left side of the horse. Most shots in polo are played on the nearside.

The right side of the horse. Offside shots are typically backhand strokes.

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