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Sandwich


Why Sandwich is a Rule

Sandwiching is another rule that falls under the auspices of Dangerous Riding: Riding off an opposing player at the same time as another member of his team (sandwiching).

Sandwiching is a rule because the player in the middle of this combination can no longer maintain his speed or direction independently. And thus there is an eminent risk of danger.

How the Sandwich Rule is Applied

The sandwich rule applies equally to both attacking and defending teams. There is no difference whether the team is in attack or defense.

Procedure of the Sandwich Rule


The penalty for breaking this rule is a foul against the offending team, which comprises the two players on the outside of the sandwich.

Outcome and ball placement are determined on field position and danger. If an attacking player is sandwiched by two defending players, the ball placement will be moved up to the next appropriate penalty spot. If the defending player is sandwiched by two attacking players, generally a spot hit five A will be awarded.

The game is started again with a penalty in favour of the team that has been fouled on this occasion.

The Sandwich Rule at Different Levels of Polo


There is no difference in interpretation of the sandwich rule between low goal and high goal polo. However, there is a greater prevalence of sandwiching in low goal polo than there is in high goal polo.

The common errors, when a team commits a sandwich offense, are generally a lack of team cohesion and a lack of awareness of where teammates or opposition members are. This is of greater prevalence in low goal polo than in high goal polo.

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