Polo is played on a large grass field, 300 yards (274.3 meters) long by 160 yards (146.3 meters) wide, with lightweight goalposts at each end. Two teams of four players line up in the center, and an umpire bowls the ball between the teams to start the match. Players then try to score by hitting the ball between the goalposts, using passes, speed, and maneuvering while preventing the opposing team from scoring. A match consists of six periods, called chukkers, each lasting seven and a half minutes. Players wear protective gear and use a mallet to strike the ball with its side.
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