Each of the four players plays a distinctly different position Since polo is such a fast rapidly changing game, the players may momentarily change positions Then they will try to return to their original positions Number 1 is the most offensive player Number 2 is just as offensive, but plays deeper and works harder Number 3 is the pivot player between offense and defense, trying to turn all plays to put their team on the offensive Number 4 is also called the back This is a defensive position with the primary responsibility of protecting the goal
Each party in a dispute takes a position: this is their stated demand for what they want from the other party Positions are different from "interests," which are the party's deeper needs and wants ( why one wants something) Sometimes positions may be opposed to each other, but underlying interests may be compatible In such cases, the compatible interests may be used as a way to resolve the dispute
Positions are what people say they want--the superficial demands they make of their opponent According to Fisher and Ury, who first distinguished between interests and positions, positions are what people have decided upon, while interests are what caused them to decide Often one side's position will be the opposite of their opponents', although their interests may actually be compatible
Number 1 - The most offensive player This is similar to the forward position in hockey or soccer This player should be an accurate hitter, but need not necessarily hit a long ball Number 2 - Primarily an offensive player but also responsible for defence, interchanging with the number 3 player The number 2 player is often the second-highest rated player on the team Number 3 - The quarterback and play maker The "3" is usually the highest rated and most experienced player This player must be able to hit a long ball accurately but be capable of close-in stick work and ball control Number 4 - The back This is a defensive position However, a good back must be able to not only hit a good backshot, but to turn the play from defensive to offensive in a flash The number 4 player is the last line of defence
Each of the four team members plays a distinctly different position Since polo is such a fluid game, the players may momentarily change positions, but will try and return to their initial assignment No 1 is the most forward offensive player No 2 is just as offensive but plays deeper and works harder No 3 is the pivot player between offense and defense and tries to turn all plays to offense No 4, or the Back, is the defensive player whose role is principally to protect the goal