THE LATEST

NEWS

RULE OF THE WEEK: 2021 OUTDOOR RULE CHANGE - HOW PLAY IS INTERRUPTED

Jan 11, 2021 4:52 PM

SHARE
Jared Sheldon playing the ball being closely watched by a USPA Umpire ©Eldorado Polo Club.
Jared Sheldon playing the ball being closely watched by a USPA Umpire. ©Eldorado Polo Club

*Changes are designated with bold type.*

RULE 21 - HOW PLAY IS INTERRUPTED

b. Calling the advantage: The Umpire may also elect not to stop play by calling a foul, or to briefly delay the stoppage of play for a foul, if the Umpire deems it to be in the best interest of the game or if interrupting the game and awarding a penalty would result in a disadvantage to the team fouled. Generally, if the Umpire delays blowing the whistle to assess whether the fouled team would be disadvantaged by a foul call, he or she should make that assessment immediately after the next play.