Polocrosse

Polocrosse Rules

• The sport is played between two teams with 6 players on each team. Each team is further subdivided into two groups with 3 players each. 
• Usually, there are 4 to 6 chukkas which can be expanded up to 8. 
• Each of the subdivided group's player plays the game for 2, 3, or 4 chukkas in alternating turns. Among the players, if any player is assigned as no.1, then he/she is assigned in the attacking position, and the player at no. 2 is designated as a swing player (midfielder). The no.3 is the defending player who protects the goal from the opposing players.
• The playing field has a total length of 60 yards (55 meters) and a width of 160 yards (146 meters) which is separated into three different zones.
• The two zones present at the end of the field are 30 yards long with the middle zone of 100 yards (91 meters) in total.
• Only the attacking players at number 1 and the defensive player of the opposing team are allowed to play or contrive inside the goal-scoring zones. If any other player manoeuvre inside this zone, then it is regarded as a penalty.
• There are two white goalposts situated at each of the goal-scoring zones. These goalposts are eight feet apart from each other, where the players strike the ball to gain a point. 
• The game begins after both the umpires throw the ball in the centre of the field above the shoulder height, giving both the teams an equal opportunity to grab the ball and start the game. 
• The rubber ball used in the game has a diameter of 100 mm. The ball can only be struck by a 90 cm long racquet with a thick handle at the top and a loose string net placed in another end (downwards). 
• The choice of horses entirely depends on the players. There is no restriction for using any breed of horses. However, the horses used for riding shouldn't have any eyesight problem. 
• All the players are required to wear helmets during the whole match to ensure their safety. All the players are also required to use coronet boots and protective bandages for their horses. 
• For every opposing team's penalty, a 10-yard throw is exhibited. If any player makes repetitive fouls after receiving cautions from the umpire, then the umpire holds power to disqualify the player from the match.