The Name
Though Hardcourt Bike Polo game play has more in common with hockey than traditional polo, the word "polo" is used because the players sit atop of a moving object and strike the ball with mallets. "Hardcourt", "Urban Bike Polo" and simply "Bike Polo" are other variations used by players and the press.
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