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description Croquet Overview

Croquet is an outdoor mallet sport in which players use wooden mallets to strike solid balls through a series of metal hoops, known as wickets, embedded in a grass playing court. The game saw a significant rise in popularity during the Victorian era in England, with formalized sets of rules registered by Isaac Spratt in 1856. Variations of the sport include Association Croquet and Golf Croquet, which differ in their specific rules regarding player turns and scoring. It is played recreationally in backyards and competitively at clubs worldwide by participants of varying ages.

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How is croquet played?

Players use mallets to strike balls through metal hoops set into a grass court, then complete the required course and reach the peg. In Association Croquet, a standard lawn setting uses six hoops and one peg. [Croquet England](https://www.croquetengland.org.uk/history/)

What is the difference between Association Croquet and Golf Croquet?

Association Croquet allows a player to earn continuation strokes and build a break after hitting another ball. Golf Croquet gives each player one stroke per turn, with the side whose ball reaches the hoop first scoring the point.

When did organized croquet become popular in England?

The first croquet club was formed at Worthing in 1860, and rules were codified at Chastleton House in 1864. National competitions began in 1870 during the sport's Victorian-era growth.

Was croquet ever an Olympic sport?

Croquet appeared at the 1900 Paris Olympics, where players from France won all the medals. It has not returned as a regular Olympic sport since that event.

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