No player may cross another who has the line of the ball, this being understood as its path and that path extended, unless it is at a distance where there is no possibility of a collision or danger to the players. There shall be no change in the line of the ball when it is deflected unexpectedly and for a short distance.
Original text
Ningún jugador podrá cruzar a otro que lleve la línea de la bocha, entendiéndose por ésta el recorrido de la misma y su prolongación, salvo que sea a una distancia donde no haya posibilidad de un choque o peligro para los jugadores. No habrá cambio de línea de la bocha, cuando ésta es desviada imprevistamente y por un corto trecho.
Line of the ball
Right of way (width not set by this rulebook — drawn schematically)
Ball
Foul
What happens
Blue 1 hits the ball.
White 3 crosses the line of the ball in front of Blue 1.
Whistle.
AAP · Argentina · Reglas de Juego 2026
Foul
The same call. In the AAP rules precedence on the line of the ball comes from how a player rides on it, not from having hit the ball last. They forbid crossing a player who has precedence unless there is no risk at all.
Rule 26 · 27b · 27f — Asociación Argentina de Polo
Line of the ball
Right of way (width not set by this rulebook — drawn schematically)
Ball
Foul
What happens
Blue 1 hits the ball.
White 3 crosses the line of the ball well ahead of Blue 1.
AAP · Argentina · Reglas de Juego 2026
No foul
No foul. The AAP rules allow crossing a player who has the line of the ball only at a distance with no possibility of collision or danger. White 3 crosses far ahead of Blue 1. The rulebook gives no distance; it is the umpire's judgement.
Rule 26 · 27c — Asociación Argentina de Polo
Translation for educational purposes. The original Spanish text prevails.