Croquet

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• ISBN13: 9781861269928
• ISBN10: 1861269927
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2008-02-25
• Publisher: Crowood Press

Summary

Bill Lamb introduces the rules and basic techniques of croquet before explaining more complex manoeuvres and advanced tactical play. Fully illustrated throughout, including step-by-step photographs and explanatory diagrams, Croquet - The Skills of the Game provides invaluable advice for players of all ages and abilities. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Bill Lamb is former Chairman of the Croquet Association Coaching Committee, and plays in international competition.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 1
Association Croquet	p. 5
Equipment	p. 8
The Croquet Court	p. 8
The Grip, Stance and Swing	p. 14
Basic Technique	p. 21
Single-ball Shots	p. 21
The Take-off	p. 29
Straight Croquet Strokes	p. 35
Split Croquet Strokes	p. 43
Applied Technique	p. 47
Hoop Approaches	p. 47
Cannons	p. 51
Peg-outs and Peels	p. 58
Miscellaneous Shots	p. 63
Break Play	p. 71
Tactics	p. 81
Openings	p. 81
Leaves	p. 86
The End-game	p. 90
Handicap Play	p. 95
Advanced Play	p. 104
Tournament Play	p. 109
Winning Croquet	p. 112
Glossary	p. 117
Index	p. 121
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