The objective of polo is to score more goals than the opposing team by hitting a small, hard ball into their goal with a long-handled mallet while riding a horse.

Polo originated in Persia (modern-day Iran) in the 6th century BC.

The traditional number of players on a polo team is four.

A polo field is typically 300 yards long by 160 yards wide.

A polo match is typically 60 minutes long, divided into four periods called chukkers.

The stick used in polo is called a mallet.

The ball used in polo is called a polo ball.

Polo players wear a protective helmet called a polo helmet.

The horse used in polo is called a polo pony.

The player who leads the attack for their team is called the forward.

The player who defends the goal is called the goalie.

The rule that prevents a player from hitting the ball with their backhand is called the backhand rule.

The rule that limits the number of horses a player can use during a match is called the handicap rule.

The rule that prevents a player from riding their horse into an opponent is called the safety rule.

The rule that prevents a player from hitting the ball while it is in the air is called the offside rule.