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.

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