This section falls into three categories and is a selection of links to films and articles on useful information on playing croquet, some competition games and tournaments and then things croquet related which we hope will be of interest and an enjoyable way of passing some time!    

Section 1 - Tutorials and Tips

The Jargon of Croquet - undertstanding terminology

Introduction to Association Croquet

by Ian Harrison from Basingstoke Croquet Club

Four Practice Routines

Filmed in London at Ealing Croquet Club with Bridget Goodman, Jane Powell and Charlie Sale.

Approaching Hoops

A brief look at approaching hoops in Association Croquet, focusing on the importance of playing a flat mallet croquet stroke in different areas around the hoop.

Golf Croquet - Playing the partially blocked hoop

Croquet Association Links

Croquet Game

Another useful site which was created by Paddy Chapman called CroquetDev   It is a resource for learning AC however will also be of interest to GC players.    It also features an interactive croquet board!

Recommended by Amelia from the USA - https://www.playgroundequipment.com/a-beginners-guide-to-learning-to-play-croquet/

Section 2 - Games and Tournaments

Section 3 - Just For Fun!

Mohammed Nasr Hoop 7

This would look like a really impressive shot if we were not so used to seeing Tony knock them out like this all the time

Ask him for a demo next time you see him

Robert Lowe's Straight Rover Peel and Combination Peg-out 
 

Reg Bamford Jump Shot - The Shot

Reg Bamford Jump Shot - Judgement
Reg Bamford Jump Shot - The Analysis

Can't beat a good bit of controversy - as was the case with this incident in the final of the 2011 Golf Croquet Finals

Reg Bamford - Double Jump Shot Mastery

Don't practice this one on the lawns please