LET’S PLAY CROQUET

By Dabrianna Green | Photo by Arden Haley

It’s a nostalgic outdoor game, suitable for all ages and a great reason to plan a family and friends’ get together.

Dress the Part

White or light-colored clothing

Sun-blocking hats

Pops of bright game colors

Set the Tone Croquet parties lie somewhere between a backyard barbecue and a less-fancy afternoon tea.

Optimal ingredients:

A sunny afternoon

A freshly-mowed lawn

Finger foods

Refreshing drinks

Play to Win

● International croquet player Chris Williams suggests using a smooth, pendulum-like swing to see better results

● Starting last increases your chances of striking another opponent’s ball

● Try not to end your turn by leaving your ball near your opponents

● To serve as a reminder, the peg is almost always painted in the playing order