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{c) When a player, with the intention of hitting a backhander, comes in at 

 an angle, on the line of the ball, the umpire should see that he is 

 entitled to possession under rule 27 ; as if he is not entitled to 

 possession of the ball, and the player in possession of the ball has to 

 check to avoid a collision, it is a "cross " {vide example 6). 



{a) In all doubtful cases of crossing, t/ie pace at which both playei's are 

 moving nmst be carefully considered^ as on this depends the question 

 whether the player entitled to possession has to check to avoid collision, 



{e) The umpire should see that none of the attacking side are within 30 yards 

 of the back line, when the ball is hit off from behind. 



(/) The umpire should see that none of the players, who have been sent 

 behind their back line under rules 17 (/"), 31 (zV), or 32, when the ball 

 is hit out, cross that line before the ball. 



{g) Each umpire should watch the position of the back and No. i, under 

 his immediate observation, at the moment the ball is hit, or hit at, 

 either in front of or behind these two players, as this moment determines 

 the question of "off-side." 



STATION POLO. 



1. In every station where polo is regularly played, the players shall elect a 

 Committee from amongst the most experienced polo players, to be called the 

 " Station Polo Committee." 



2. It is the duty of this Committee to regulate all matters, in the station, con- 

 nected with polo, and to see that the station games are played in accordance with 

 the rules. Ignorance of the rules by young players tends to a great deal of the 

 unfair and dangerous riding often seen in station games, which it is the duty of 

 the Committee to stop. 



3. The Committee will arrange for occasional " slow periods " for unbroken 

 ponies and beginners. No pony which is not thoroughly broken, and no player 

 who is a bad horseman, or who does not know the rules of the game, should be 

 allowed to play in a "fast period." 



4. An umpire must be appointed for matches of any sort. But for ordinary 

 station games, as it is generally impracticable to provide an umpire, any two 

 members of the polo Committee must interpret the rules, and settle any disputes 

 that may occur. 



5. The Committee will see that no player plays any portion of a game without 

 a polo helmet or lungi. But even this precaution is useless, unless players them- 

 selves see that their helmets are firmly secured under their chins with a strong 

 strap, which will not break or come oft' in a fall. 



RULES FOR HEIGHT AND MEASUREMENT OF POLO PONIES. 



I. — The maximum height of Polo Ponies shall be fourteen hands and one 

 inch. 



2. — All ponies must be measured according to these rules before they can be 

 played in a tournament, with the exceptions : — 



{a) Those holding Indian Polo xVssociation Life Certificates. 



