CROQUET “Vampire” PRACTICE
STarting Procedure to Roquet (Hit another Target Ball)
Remember! All the elements required, to hit another ball, STart with ST.
*Red is Very Important. #Blue
is Important. @Green
is not so.
1.
#STrategy
in Play: is this the right ball to hit? – What happens if I miss?
2.
#STate
of Mind – Focused – Visualize the Action and the Success of the hit.
3.
#STate
of Body – Comfortable – but Controlled
4.
@STudy
the Lawn – like a Golfer, when putting, and allow for possible curving.
5. *STalk the STriker ball onto the Target ball.
6.
*STance
over the ball – eyes perpendicular to the rear of the STriker’s ball.
7.
*STraighten
up the mallet with sight line(s) onto the Target ball.
8.
@STay
clear of Hoops and the Peg – Crushing is a Fault – end of turn.
9.
#STandardise
your Mallet grip. Find a grip that is comfortable.
10.
*STare
at that molecule on the back of the ball you are going to hit.
11.
#STart
your backwards swing firmly and fluidly.
12.
#STrike
the ball firmly with your Mallet and follow through.
13.
#STrength
of STrike to hit the ball and or to relocate the Target ball.
14.
*STrength
of hands on Mallet constant. Don’t squeeze as you come through.
15.
#STraight
follow through with the Mallet. (Except with a Stop Shot)
16.
#STeady
follow through – don’t accelerate the Mallet (i.e. apply more force)
17.
*STill
have your eyes where that molecule was. (Don’t lift head to STickybeak)
18.
@STudy
the balls for wear. If chipped or out of round they will malfunction.
19.
@STruth!
Can you think of the other “ST” that gives us a total of 20 STs?
20. *STop! Don’t walk backwards. Ever!
NB: The Vampire Roquet Machine is available from Gold Coast Croquet Centre from May to September or Wanaka Country Club from October to April for $99.99 (includes GST) freight extra. A copy of plans etc for $25 (includes GST)
Email:
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