Polo Rules Test

Where to stand

5 situations. Each one is drawn on the pitch in the app; the call and the rule behind it are below.

Where to stand, drawn on a polo pitch

Where must the side facing the hit stand for a Penalty 2?

Behind the back line: the goal is undefended. Behind the back line: the goal is undefended.

Blue Book 2026, Part 1, Rule 39 - Penalty 2 - Spot or 30 Yard Hit

Where must the side facing the hit stand for a Penalty 3?

Behind the back line: the goal is undefended. Behind the back line: the goal is undefended.

Blue Book 2026, Part 1, Rule 40 - Penalty 3 - 40 Yard Hit

Where must the side facing the hit stand for a Penalty 4?

In the goal: it is defended. In the goal: it is defended.

Blue Book 2026, Part 1, Rule 41 - Penalty 4 - 60 Yard Hit

Where must the side facing the hit stand for a Penalty 5a?

Thirty yards from the ball. Thirty yards from the ball.

Blue Book 2026, Part 1, Rule 42 - Penalty 5a - Spot

Where must the side facing the hit stand for a Penalty 5b?

Behind a line 30 yards from the ball. Behind a line 30 yards from the ball.

Blue Book 2026, Part 1, Rule 43 - Penalty 5b - Centre

Make the call yourself

Every one of these is drawn on the pitch in the app, and you make the call before you see the answer.

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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.