The imaginary path along which the ball travels, represents a right of way for the last player striking the ball. The Mallet This is the stick the player wields to propel the ball. The flexible shaft is made from bamboo cane and the head either the bamboo root or a hard wood such as maple. The wide face of the mallet is the part used to strike the ball. Most polo mallets range in size from 50 to 53 inches and are very flexible in comparison to a golf club or hockey stick.
Some newer mallets have a fiberglass shaft.
The left-hand side of the horse. Neck Shot A ball which is hit from under the horse's neck from either side. Offside The right-hand side of the horse. The Officials Two mounted umpires on the field follow the players. If a foul is committed a whistle is blown by either umpire.