Cycle polo

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/cycle-polo

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Who invented Cycle polo?Late 19th century
2. How big is Cycle polo?Typically 3 players per team on the playing surface
3. What is the sport classification?Team ball sport played on bicycles utilizing mallets
4. What is the primary playing surfaces?Hardcourts (asphalt, concrete) and grass fields
5. What is cycle polo and how is it different from regular polo?Cycle polo is a fast team sport played on bicycles instead of horses. Players use a mallet to hit a ball into the opponent’s net while riding. It mixes the speed of cycling with the strategy of polo.
6. How many players are on each team during a cycle polo match?Each side usually has three players on the court at the same time. Teams can have more players on the bench, but only three ride and play during a game.

Fixed-Gear Bicycle: A bicycle with no gears or freewheel, directly connecting pedals to the rear wheel.
Hardcourt Bike Polo: A variant played on smooth, solid surfaces, emphasizing quick turns and technical skill.
Grass Court Bike Polo: A variant played on grass, offering a more traditional polo-like experience with bicycles.