claims by players for a foul, expressed by the raising of mallets above the head.

backhand swing, changing the flow of play by sending the ball in the opposite direction.

when the umpire starts or resumes a polo match by rolling the ball down the center of a lineup of players, same as throw in.

when a player directs his pony into the side of an opponent's pony.

to slow the pony and turn safely.

term used for period of play in polo, seven and a half minutes long, there are six chukkers in a polo match.

an unofficial goal observer appointed to signal by waving a flag over the head if a goal is scored, or under the waist if no goal.

usually 300 yards long by 160 yards wide and outlined by sideboards.

anytime the ball crosses the line between the goal posts, regardless of who (including ponies) knocks it through.

team play is handicapped on the basis of ability. A team's handicap is the total of its players' goal ratings. The team with the lower handicap is awarded the difference in goals at the start of the match.