The game
(The game)
Four riders a side, six chukkas of seven minutes, one ball. Here is everything you need on the touchline.
(In one sentence)
Two teams of four ride at a gallop and hit a small white ball with a long bamboo mallet through the other team’s posts, changing horses after every chukka.
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(Positions)
Numbers on the back.
1
Attack
The forward. Scores most goals and marks the opposing back.
2
Engine
Covers the most ground. Often the most aggressive rider.
3
Pivot
The playmaker, usually the highest handicap on the team.
4
Back
Defends the goal and turns defence into attack.
(Handicap)
From −2 to 10 goals.
Every player has a handicap. A team’s handicap is the sum of its four players — a 22-goal team is high goal. Slide to see who plays where.
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