Polo Drills
Updated: Feb 15, 2020
Make A Plan
It is important to have a plan when you go out to stick and ball so you don't just get stuck practicing the one shot. Yeah, we know... You love the offside forehand, BUT.... What about all the other shots needed to play a game of polo?!
You don't wanna be a one hit wonder do you?

As you practice each different shot more and more, you will become more flexible and build muscles you didn't even know you had! Each shot will become easier and easier as you go, so try to do a mixture of everything whilst snb-ing.
In this section you will find drills you can practice that will help perfect ALL of your shots. We suggest choosing 3 drills per session, & practicing each one for 10 to 15 minutes #practicemakesperfect

Here are our first 3 drill suggestions. There will be more to come in future blog posts, so stay tuned......

First Drill:
3 shots: All Offside (Yes... We thought we'd be nice on the first one!!)
Half Swing Forehand
Full Swing Forehand
Backhand
Explanation:
For this one you will go up and down the field starting at one end, with a half swing forehand on the offside. Your next shot will be a full swing forehand on the offside, followed by the most amazing backhand you've ever done... (We hope!!) Turn your pony around and repeat.
So that's HALF SWING, FULL SWING, BACKHAND, REPEAT!
Work on the distance you are hitting the ball. Try and get the ball almost to the other end of the practice field with your 2 forehands.
Tip:
If you're not good at hitting the ball long distances, you can start off small and work on hitting it further and further each time. Accuracy when stick and balling is key, when hitting always have a target, even it's another ball or a divot or even the goals. Make sure you take a break after a few laps so your pony doesn't get too worn out.
