indoor polo

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Also known as: arena polo

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Indoor polo, also known as arena polo, is a variation of the sport played in an enclosed space. The field is significantly smaller than an outdoor polo field, measuring 100 yards (91.4 meters) long and 50 yards (45.7 meters) wide. Wooden boards, 4 to 4.5 feet (1.2 to 1.4 meters) high, surround the playing area to keep the ball in play.

Teams in indoor polo consist of three players, a reduction from the four players in outdoor polo. The ball used is an inflatable leather sphere, 4.5 inches in diameter and weighing at least 6 ounces. While the fundamental gameplay remains similar to outdoor polo, minor rule adjustments accommodate the indoor environment. This version of polo is played predominantly in the United States, allowing for year-round play.12

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Indoor, or arena, polo
The indoor game was introduced in the United States and is played predominantly there, thus allowing polo in winter. The field is 100 yards (91.4 meters) long and 50 yards (45.7 meters) wide, with wooden boards 4–4.5 feet (1.2–1.4 meters) high…
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The indoor game was introduced in the United States and is played predominantly there, thus allowing polo in winter. The field is 100 yards (91.4 meters) long and 50 yards (45.7 meters) wide, with wooden boards 4–4.5 feet (1.2–1.4 meters) high…
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