Croquet Development Curriculum
Our development program begins with fundamental skills taught during our monthly Open House events. Players progress through various stages of skill development, from basic ball control to advanced game variants.
Phase One: Fundamental Skills
These skills are introduced during our monthly Open House Gymkhana sessions:
1. Basic Ball Control
Players practice hitting balls back and forth, developing proper swing technique and clean ball striking.
2. Target Practice
Accuracy training: players aim to send balls onto marked target areas.
3. Ball-to-Ball Striking
Introduction to roqueting: players practice hitting one ball with another.
4. Hoop Running
Techniques for successfully sending balls through hoops.
5. Peg Shooting
Practice in accuracy and control when shooting at the peg.
Phase Two: Game Variants
Progressive introduction to different forms of croquet:
6. Golf Croquet Introduction
Learning the basics of Golf Croquet rules and strategy.
7. Golf Croquet Competition
Applying learned skills in competitive Golf Croquet matches.
8. Snake Croquet
Introduction to Snake Croquet format and tactics.
9. Ricochet Croquet
Learning the unique rules and strategies of Ricochet Croquet.
Phase Three: Advanced Play
Advanced game variations and competitive play:
10. One-Ball Ricochet
Specialized skills for One-Ball Ricochet gameplay.
11. One-Ball Association
Introduction to Association Croquet principles using one ball.
12. Association Croquet
Full Association Croquet rules, tactics, and competitive play.