The Croquet Association (UK) in now selling a limited run of a new book titled Beyond Expert Croquet Tactics. The ambitious book has a wide-ranging focus, but at the top of the list it looks to provide updated tactical advice on Keith Wylie’s Expert Croquet Tactics which was first published in 1985.
Read MoreWho Wrote "Croquet, as Played by the Newport Croquet Club"?
For more than a hundred-and-fifty years, the author of one of the earliest croquet booklets in the U.S. has remained a mystery. It wasn’t, it seems, a terribly pressing question, though over the decades an occasional sleuth tried to crack the case. The booklet’s preface was simply signed “J.,” while the title page (above) only indicated it was “By One of the Members” of the Newport Club. As it turns out, when the volume first appeared, the name of the shadowy pen behind it wasn’t such a closely held secret. Friends and family of the author knew the identity of “J,” as did members of the then newly formed Newport Croquet Club. However, almost no hints were left in print, so as the years passed, fewer and fewer people knew the author’s identity.
Read MoreOxford Croquet: Plus One On Time Online
Plus One on Time is an excellent croquet book for the aspiring Association Croquet player and deals with tactical skills for players in the 18 to 6 handicap range.
The book is laid out clearly and has sections for different handicap ranges. It present information and analysis for the various levels of abilities; the author identifies which parts would suit the 12+, 8+ and 6+ handicap ranges. Separate chapters deal with the End Game and Pegged-out & One-ball games. Additionally advice is offered on hampered shots and other tactical niceties.
CFA Offers Book on "Serious Croquet"
The artistry and emotions of competitive croquet are captured in a soon-to-be-released book. It combines Bob Chilton’s poignant photography and John Osborn’s eloquent prose to depict the serious side of croquet as never before. Bob has filled the 160-page, cocktail-table, 11” x 14” book with exquisite photography of over 130 tournament players from across the U.S. John Osborn draws from his life-long obsession to capture the competitiveness as well at the humorous side of the sport.
Read MoreNew Product: Official Croquet License Plates
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For the Sport
Croquet Network is pleased to announce that the store is now selling aluminum croquet-themed license plates through the Cafepress vendor.
You can browse the full line of Croquet Network products here.
The new license plates are available for the following popular Croquet Network artwork:
New Product: The Ultimate Croquet Shoe
Considering that a croquet player can get anywhere from 10,000 to 15,000 steps per day during a croquet tournament, croquet shoe selection has to factor both comfort and durability. However, don’t forget to add in the style factor as you’ll want a shoe that shows off your love for the game. With that in mind, the PUMA RS-X is our ultimate Croquet Shoe for 2023 as it has both comfort and style as it is one of the few brands to sport the full U,R,K,Y croquet color scheme.
Read MoreCroquet Shirt: Chess on Grass Ringer
Croquet Network Product of the Month - Official Chess on Grass Ringer ($19.95 plus s/h)
The Croquet Network Magazine and accompanying website are free. To offset costs, we use Cafepress to push clever croquet shirts, hats, polos, coffee mugs and plenty more. If you enjoy the site or digital magazine, think of us next time you are in need of a croquet-related item. All of our designs are featured on the Croquet Network Store page. Consider this your once a month advertisement of our store.
This month, we're highlighting the Official Croquet Network small Logo collection. Click here to check out the full collection or to buy the hat pictured to the right, go to the Croquet Network Chess on Grass Ringer page.
Croquet Hat: Official Small Logo Store
Croquet Network Product of the Month -- Official Small Logo Croquet Hat - $18.95 plus s/h
For newcomers, the Croquet Network Magazine and accompanying website are free. To offset costs, we use Cafepress to push clever croquet shirts, hats, polos, coffee mugs and plenty more. If you enjoy the site or digital magazine, think of us next time you are in need of a croquet-related item. All of our designs are featured on the Croquet Network Store page. Consider this your once a month advertisement of our store.
This month, we're highlighting the Official Croquet Network small Logo collection. Click here to check out the full collection or to buy the hat pictured to the right, go to the Croquet Network Small Logo Hat page.
Croquet Shirt: Official Magazine Logo Apparel
Croquet Network Product of the Month -- Official Logo Croquet T-Shirt - $17.95 plus s/h
This month, we're releasing Official Croquet Network Logo t-shirt along with a full Cafepress store that offers all kinds of official logo merchandise ... shirts, hats, polos, sweatshirts, coffee mugs and plenty more. Check out the full collection at the Official Croquet Network Logo Croquet Collection page. To buy the shirt pictured above, go to the Croquet Network Logo T-Shirt page.
Remember all of the content here is free, so if you enjoy the site and magazine the best way to show your support is with a merchandise purchase. We have more croquet related designs available. To see all of the Croquet Network product designs go to the Croquet Network Store page.
Croquet Shirt: It Takes Balls
Croquet Network Product of the Month -- It Takes Balls Croquet Value Shirt - $13.95 plus s/h
This month, we're featuring our first and still best-selling croquet shirt and collection. Croquet is a game for the mentally tough and those willing to take risks. This shirt says it all about croquet. The shirt is sold through our Cafepress store, which means polo-style shirts, hats and plenty more options are available. Check out the full collection at the It Takes Balls Croquet Collection page. To buy the shirt pictured above, go to the It Takes Balls T-Shirt page.
We have more designs available. To see all of the Croquet Network croquet shirt designs go to the Croquet Network Store.
