[header] How to play polo [title] Form two teams with four players on each team, who are all on horseback. [step] The four players are split into " attack " and " defense " roles, based on their number, which is indicated on their jerseys. [substeps] Player 1's primary focus is on scoring goals for the team, which is an offensive position. 
This player often has the lowest handicap, which refers to the player's skill level. Player 1 also has the responsibility of covering the opposing team's player 4.