Association Croquet is the full international version of the sport, which is played by the
majority of tournament croquet players.
The game is played by two players (or sides) each with two balls. The objective is to score 12 hoop-points and a peg-point with each ball before the other side does the same. Through careful play, a player can keep the tactical advantage, hence improving his chances of winning by making life difficult for the opponent. More importantly, he can earn additional strokes, so allowing breaks to be played and scoring many hoop points in a single turn.
A top-class player can win a game in only two turns.
A synopsis of the game is available, as is more detailed information, via the links on the left. A separate section of this site lists forthcoming tournaments.
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