Polo Rules

In Aus I have definitely seen more injuries from mallets to the face than from illegal checks. Balls to the face generally have worse consequences for teeth, but the only way to avoid that is to make face cages mandatory. Sports are dangerous, no ruleset can completely eliminate the risk of injury.

@n3il - I think you could still legally hook their mallet in the air.

@Khornight2

So is waving the mallet around when not near the ball totally within
the rules?

Yes, so long as it is not near an airborne ball and doesn't make contact with anyone's face or neck

If I jab my mallet at someone's face (without making contact) is that
a good way to avoid an interference call?

No, because that is clearly unsportsmanlike conduct, and clearly dangerous, so a major penalty could be assessed

@snottyotter - if there is a player who can do that then kudos to them, I'd like to see it.

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