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An Introduction to Polocrosse – with photos of US and Australian Youth games, July 2007
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July 7-8, 2007: Australians and Americans play polocrosse for the July 7-8, 2007: Australians and Americans play polocrosse for the first time on the U.S. National Mall. The under-16 teams squared off first time on the U.S. National Mall. The under-16 teams squared off for 2 test matches.for 2 test matches.
The US team has 7 players – but only 3 play at a time
New South Wales (NSW) also has 7 players
American National Anthem…
Australian National Anthem…
Game on!
#1 “Attack” – only player who can score
#2 “Center” – gets the ball to his/her #1
NSW’s #2 Center has the ball
NSW scores!
Only Defense #3 can guard the goal zone
Only #1 can enter the goal zone
USA wants the ball back…
USA drive is on…
A long shot…
NSW #3 seeks #2...
#2 seeks #1
#1 shoots -- #3 blocks --
#2’s have to stay out of it
Players switch after a 6-8 minute period (or “chukka”)
Teams use only 3 players at a time. This allows horses to rest, since rules allow only one horse per player.
A closeup near the goal
USA snags one
Getting clear of the pack…
Passing …
A catch… ?
Yes
A shot at the goal…
NSW takes the match…
The kids find great friends.
Play polocrosse in the US! To get started --www.americanpolocrosse.orgwww.xtremepolocrosse.com
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