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FIRST STEPS AT POLO. 



[Chap. I. 



right, push his opponent away, and get a clear shot at 

 the ball on the near side (Fig. 13). 



A good deal of practice should be devoted to this 

 stroke, which is very useful for saving a goal. It 

 is much easier to do well, than a forward stroke on 



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Fig. 13. — Back-hander on near side. 



[M. H. Hayes. 



the near side ; although it is harder than a back- 

 hander on the off side, which, when practicable, should 

 always be preferred in a match. 



RIDING AT POLO. 



Under this heading I shall confine my remarks 

 on horsemanship solely with reference to its connection 

 with polo. 



