What is the call?
111 situations from a real game, each decided by a rule in the Blue Book 2026 or the Green Book 2025. In the app they are drawn on the pitch and you make the call before you see the answer.
Whose line is it?A player is following the line of the ball with it on their offside in midfield, and an opponent is level with...25 Back line
The ball crosses the back line close to the goal after an attacker hits it over the back line. What is the call?16 Crossing
A player cuts across two yards in front, forcing the other player to check, in their own half. What is the call?8 Arena scoring
In the arena, how much is a field goal struck from outside the defenders’ 25 yard line worth?6 Stoppages
During open play, a player falls off and is in no danger. What should the umpire do?6 Hooking
A player hooks an opponent’s stick from the same side of the pony as the ball. Is it legal?6 Riding off
A ride off where the ponies are shoulder to shoulder at the same speed. What is the call?6 Ending a chukka
In a normal chukka, the ball is out of play when the seven minute bell rings. What happens?5 Penalty procedure
A penalty is being taken and the defending team crosses the line before the ball is struck. What follows?5 Where to stand
Where must the side facing the hit stand for a Penalty 2?5 Out of play
The ball goes over the boards after coming off an attacker’s stick. What happens?4 Restarts
Play is restarting and a goal has just been scored. How?4 Carrying
A player blocks the ball with their leg once. What is the call?4 Flags
On flags: a player is awarded a red flag. What follows?3 Advantage
A foul is committed and the team that was fouled is clean through on goal. What should happen?3 Arena play
In the arena, an attacker takes the ball into the Hancock Zone with a defender in position. What applies?3 Equipment
When a pony is sent off for an equipment violation, when does the game resume?2
Make the calls
All of them drawn on the pitch, free and offline.
Every rule here is stated in our own words, with short quoted extracts from the HPA Blue Book 2026 and Green Book 2025 and a link to the book itself. Polo Rules Test is an independent study aid and is not affiliated with the Hurlingham Polo Association. In any dispute the published rulebook governs.