Intro to Polocrosse
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Transcript of Intro to Polocrosse
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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.
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The US team has 7 players – but only 3 play at a time
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New South Wales (NSW) also has 7 players
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American National Anthem…
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Australian National Anthem…
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Game on!
#1 “Attack” – only player who can score
#2 “Center” – gets the ball to his/her #1
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NSW’s #2 Center has the ball
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NSW scores!
Only Defense #3 can guard the goal zone
Only #1 can enter the goal zone
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USA wants the ball back…
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USA drive is on…
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A long shot…
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NSW #3 seeks #2...
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#2 seeks #1
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#1 shoots -- #3 blocks --
#2’s have to stay out of it
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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.
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A closeup near the goal
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USA snags one
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Getting clear of the pack…
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Passing …
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A catch… ?
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Yes
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A shot at the goal…
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NSW takes the match…
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The kids find great friends.
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Play polocrosse in the US! To get started --www.americanpolocrosse.orgwww.xtremepolocrosse.com