The word “estribo,” from its origin, means “handle to climb onto a horse.” When the stirrup was invented and began to be used, the rider gained greater control over the horse, becoming an extension of each other. The stirrup made a significant difference in warfare; when used in heavy cavalry, they provided not only
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
Whether riding without a mallet or riding and moving to strike a ball, a player assumes a series of positions in the saddle to maintain balance. That is the essence of polo. It is known that the location of the stirrups relates to the exact position of the horse’s center of gravity when static. When
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
Knowing how to incorporate pauses in the game of polo is a skill that few players have. The ability to pause differentiates a player from the crowd. As polo is a dynamic sport with an ever-changing nature, pausing during the game gives it a supernatural quality. While there are plays that are “planned” or “premeditated”,
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,