Below you will find an overview of the shots involved in croquet, and some high-level guidance on how to achieve them. More detailed information on specific strokes may also be found in the Technique section

To hit a croquet ball, you’ll first need to grip the handle with either a Standard, Solomon, or Irish grip and take a Center, Side, or Golf style stance. Swing the mallet from your shoulders like a pendulum, hitting the ball at the lowest point of your swing. Follow through with your swing for about a foot or so.

With practice it’s possible to play an amazing range of croquet shots, controlling the distance and direction of each ball to your advantage. This article starts with the basics. By adjusting your hand and foot position and the forward tilt of the mallet, you …

A croquet swing is fundamentally simple, particularly when compared to complex swings found in golf, and you should do everything you can to keep it that way by avoiding introducing unnecessary variables such as body movement that can lead to a miss.

2021年7月28日 · Simple explanation of a croquet stop shot to help new players.An essential part of the game that requires understanding and practice.

The four primary shots in croquet are: Stop Shot: This shot is used to stop your ball or another ball in its tracks. By hitting the ball with the mallet’s face, you minimize the ball’s forward momentum. Split Shot: A split shot involves hitting your ball and causing it to hit another ball, splitting them apart. This shot is useful for ...

In the croquet shot, the striker must shoot into the croqueted ball. The croqueted ball must visibly move or shake. Failure to move the croqueted ball is a fault, the balls are replaced and it is end of turn (rule 12.2a).

Blocking shots can be very handy in croquet. They stop or hinder your opponent. This video explains optimum spots to block at plus some routines to practice achieving distance. Useful guidance to avoid double taps. How to play jump shots.

2024年12月30日 · In croquet, players take turns using a mallet to hit their ball through a series of wickets in order. For a beginner’s game, a player earns a point if they’re the first one through a wicket, and the first person to reach 7 points wins the …

To enhance your croquet game and increase power in your shots, it is crucial to focus on building both strength and flexibility. Strengthening your muscles will allow you to generate more force, while flexibility will help you achieve a wider range of motion and improve your swing technique.