Section 2: Equipment
The Pole
Each team defends a single tall wooden pole (the "bo") erected vertically at its end of the field. The pole is set into the ground or braced at the base and is tall enough to accommodate a rider on top and a cluster of defenders clinging to its length. The exact dimensions are set by the NDA for each competition year.
Player Attire
- NDA cadet uniform or athletic kit consistent with the player's team assignment
- Sturdy footwear suitable for grass or dirt surface
- No protective padding required beyond standard athletic wear; the sport's nature produces incidental contact, and players are expected to be physically conditioned accordingly
No Special Equipment
No bats, balls, projectiles, or scoring instruments are used. The pole itself is the only apparatus. Players compete using body weight, positioning, grip, and coordinated team movement exclusively.