By Prf. Eduardo Amaya   Excessive tension restricts and diminishes the power of the hit. While force is a product of muscle development and flexible capabilities, power is generated within the muscles through contraction and release; thus, it is more closely related to coordination than to strength. Therefore, although it is the speed of the 

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By Dr. Guillermo Villanueva & Prof. Eduardo Amaya   Life is dynamic – and polo is no exception. We’ve seen the evolution of the sport over the years and tried to adapt to the constant changes. The sport now has more continuity, where dangerous plays lead to fouls. Over the past few months, we have 

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Hitting in polo should be an unforced, automated action resulting from the correct execution of the swing and consisting of the other pillars of polo. To improve the strike is very important to know how to interpret all parts of the swing (phases).   The swing, using the same basic principle as seen in many sports, 

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