Polo Rules

Blind side checks aren't illegal though, in the LHBPA or NAH rules (but were for this years Worlds, only)

Checks to the back are, and checks below the elbow on the steering arm (in Worlds and LHBPA, not sure about NAH)[/url]

To me, a blind-side check is from behind, always - I should have been more clear what I meant above. That's what I called Manu for.

These are the LHBPA rules for London Open:

[INDENT]8. § 8 – Bodily Contact Penalties

1. Checking From Behind
   
2. A checking from behind penalty will be assessed when a player delivers a check with the hand, elbow, or shoulder to an opponent's back[/INDENT]
   
   

Manu moved up from behind him, and from left to right, hitting him behind his steering arm, into the boards - at speed. I called it, and Manu rode back, shaking his finger, and saying 'no, no, no, no, no...'