Jan 102012
 

Ball skills are best learned on the ground before trying it on the horse. In the beginning success, although awkward, should be measured by the use of proper technique and accuracy, rather than power and distance. Don`t be afraid to make mistakes, experiment and find your own style. Patience and practice are required; most high level player will spend 20 to 30 minutes per day practicing racquet skills to maintain their edge. Keep a racquet and ball by the door, each time you walk to the barn or mail box – practice. Continue reading »

 Posted by at 6:32 pm
Sep 112011
 

As the name implies, it is a combination of polo and lacrosse. It is played outside, on a field, on horseback. Each rider uses a cane stick to which is attached a racquet head with a loose net, in which the ball is caught, picked up and carried. The ball is made of sponge rubber and is approximately 4″ across. The objective is to score goals by throwing the ball between your opponent’s goal posts. Continue reading »

 Posted by at 5:11 am
Dec 292010
 

Picking up the ball is the end result of your horse training and your teams efforts to get you over the ball. If you become very proficient at this phase of the game you will become an asset to any team. The team with the ball controls the game. Generally we do not practice picking up the ball enough. Continue reading »

 Posted by at 7:05 pm
Dec 292010
 
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How It Works

The polocrosse racket has 2 pockets one front and one rear. Lift the racket up and the ball sits in the back pocket or normal carrying position,  drop the racket head down a 90 degrees to the ground and the ball should come to rest in the front pocket. This pocket stops the ball from flying out every time the racquet is moved and is used for grabbing the ball and pulling back. The depth of the front pocket  This is achieved by having a smooth ramp up from the back pocket, enough ball speed, and the correct throwing action. Continue reading »

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