How To Play Croquet

[@TheYodastar]

This is how we played the game as kids too. Now, many decades later, I needed a refresher course in how to play. Thanks for the video, it all came back to me as I watched. I have a beautiful area down by the river for the course that’s much larger than needed & a very nice croquet set I bought years ago but never got around to using until now. Wifey & I will be playing this evening & weekend :) Can’t wait to “send” her ball screaming across the lawn to the edge of the river FAR away from where she needed to be, that was always my favorite part of the game!😈

[@WSJeffery]

for those of you in the UK or Australia or NZ, this is American Croquet - generally, we play Association Croquet which is quite different and a lot of these rules don't apply, and the singles game is very different.

[@blizzardwizard8318]

I don't want to have to say association croquet every time I want to refer to that game. I'm going to shorten it. Ass. croquet

[@waqarkhan25]

@@blizzardwizard8318 very funn

[@waqarkhan25]

@@blizzardwizard8318 do you know it's sound you don't like playing crogeut

[@simplyexisting1125]

My neighbor when I was a kid made his own croquet set and also had stripes and solids with a 8 ball and a giant astro turf pool table in his backyard and it worked.

[@nextworldaction8828]

Realizing I've never played this the correct way in my life. In fact, I think I like the way we did it better. We would just set up the little wickets all over the place and make our way through them. More like a Goofy golf course than anything else.

[@Tommy-bj9zs]

That’s how I played when I was younger

[@skylerzynda5802]

Same. Just like at the Queen of Hearts course in Alice in wonderland- you know, with the flamingo mallets and hedgehog balls… 🙃😂🦩🦔

[@dinoruiz1592]

Yep, that's how we played it too.

[@puffythecampfireplayer6143]

Yup. If you ask me, that’s the proper way to play. Keep it interesting.

[@goodday3185]

Trying to figure out how I got here after crying about my due assignments.

[@secior92]

I hope you this video helped in the end with finishing them :)

[@SJFPenguin1854]

My grandmother had a croquet set. I don't believe I've done anything with croquet in like 24 years or so, but I'd try it again someday.

[@quincyames2014]

I love you so much, this has made me want to go outside and have actual life experiences!

[@MsMaster563]

The fun part about backyard croquet is the freedom you have of creating rules lol - i honestly never knew about the bonus shots when hitting other players ball.

[@brokenaircon5357]

**me watching so I can play croquet like they do in heathers**

[@madelainemwamwamwa]

Oml same i just rewatched heathers--

[@arfevll8243]

OMG SAMEEE

[@anneboleyn215]

That’s why i’m here 😌✌️

[@rihyonce.diamondz4662]

Why are you exposing me??😂😂😂

[@ffsfreddie]

Me here because I forgot how to play croquet because I started playing to be like Heathers

[@avacadu9123]

I really needed to know how to play croquet so thank you good sir

[@davidholmes3776]

While as a Brit I’m ashamed that an American hat to teach me the rules - Thank you very much! Your explanation was fantastic!

[@Jennifer-mb7co]

We never play this peaceful. Someone’s always tossing a mallet accusing another player of cheating. It’s what makes the game lol

[@buffdogg]

how do you cheat in croquet?

[@chrisballas3356]

Any fights like in hockey?

[@Jennifer-mb7co]

@@chrisballas3356 Nah, everyone leaves with the teeth they came with.

[@MichaelOKC]

Been looking for a set for years and Finally got a set! I already knew the rules, but wanted to make sure I remember it correctly!!! I did... Back yard rules are the most fun because...... Other than changing the "established" rules... You can invent more... I confess that usually the "made up rules" involves drinking alcohol! Lol

[@gardenlevel7385]

Great 'structions! This backyard game is hilarious with a bunch of friends.

[@doriangray6653]

This was Amazing. Thank you. I plan to plan in Domino Park in Williamsburg Brooklyn. I'm excited yet nervous.

[@cristianroy21]

Yes I can confirm this is the correct way to play. The whole family would play back in the day

[@LaniRatulangi]

I remember that our family ENJOYED playing this game in 1941-1942 before moving to Makassar

[@surajaussie9059]

Thank you very much for the detailed explanation

[@crystallight2]

Glad to see more yard games.

[@GatherTogetherGames]

Great! Any other yard games you would like to see?

[@crystallight2]

@@GatherTogetherGames bocce be a good one. My family's main yard game was horsesheos.

[@pennygall7937]

I found this very helpful 🙂

[@im1ofthefew]

Excellent video. Am I correct in thinking that when you reach the stake on the opposite side of the course even if it bounces off the stake you are free to hit it as normal? (I originally thought it had it be touching the stake and a person should strike the stake the get the ball to move)

[@BurnedWardrobe]

idk if we made this up or what. but we played with a rule where once you make it through the whole course uou become “poison” and you have to go hit the other balls to eliminate them. makes it more fun.

[@ASUSfreak]

LOL... it's been 35+ years ago or something, that I played it as a kid, but I tought it was just creating a tortuous route and playing from 1st pole to last pole... Seems like a WAY bit more rules hehehehe... Greetzzz from Belgium

[@extravirginoliveoil4227]

thank you for explaining!! my friend and i play this and we weren’t too sure if we were doing it correctly and this video helped a lot!!

[@JS-sy8mo]

So the rule about contacting a ball and then going through the wicket on the same shot…do you have to go back and hit it through the wicket cleanly?

[@athb4hu]

I got here from reading Alice in Wonderland. I never knew how to play, but the rules actually sound quite simple.

[@keerthipai3295]

Same here😂

[@Iswearimfunnyhehe]

Thank you! I had a set but never knew how to play

[@dipudraws]

Fascinating. I will definitely try this.

[@yeahsure4796]

I need to try this game at some point. Whenever that may be.

[@mike062689]

On sale at Best Buy today’s deal

[@Peter_1986]

It's a fun game.

[@OAnIncurableHumanist]

que sera sera, whatever will be will be

[@letmedrownn]

I literally had to learn this for a theatre production(don't ask which one; I'm not saying.) so thank you very much.

[@jeffbell4434]

Which theater production was it? Please tell me, I HAVE to KNOW!

[@letmedrownn]

@@jeffbell4434 Your sarcasm levels are off the charts, I'm impressed.

[@loveeninii]

lemme guess, heathers?

[@jasonleetaiwan]

This is like golf for beginners?

[@heathercallister5914]

Who decides who gets to be orange or the first one? It seems like whoever is first has the advantage.

[@pshawver]

I'd probably rather go last. When we played as kids that bonus shot to send the opponents ball flying was brutal. Going first means your ball is ripe for everyone else to hit at it

[@madelainemwamwamwa]

So i rewatched heathers...

[@anneboleyn215]

and uhm...I thought i’d learn cause of it..

[@carterseib223]

I don’t know y but the game makes me real really rich it’s my favorite outdoor game that’s like golf

[@markbussey593]

GREAT video!

[@theswedishrunningman]

Under no surcomastances can you hold down your ball when you shot away your oponents ball

[@Ehlaar]

this was excellent

[@dunamiswihmee]

I mean having the two right next to the beginning is kind of pointless don’t you think? Like I mean if you make the first one you most likely will make the next one which is 6in away?

[@michaelnocera2171]

What if you go past the wicket? Do you have to send it back and hit it in

[@michaelnocera2171]

Nevermind

[@dustinflitter3827]

It was really helpful, I was over here trying to play croquet with my friend in our yard, LOL (boredom)

[@giustinosuarez8711]

Please do “how to play bocce” next!🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹

[@prawnk1ng]

Who’s here after the finale of Alice in Borderlands S2? 🙋‍♂️

[@MokerPrankzzz]

Me

[@atharvbabbar7478]

Me lol

[@ulrickbell9409]

Nice now I just need someone to play it with

[@sophiamarie1712]

I do not know how I ended up here but I love it

[@donnovicki9771]

Field set up is not well explained. How far from the stake does the first wicket need to be set, and then how far is the second wicket from the first. Also what is the distance to the Diamond shape wickets etc etc. ? Good video though just need some more information. Gave it a thumbs up.

[@JerKur18]

I got lost on the 4 variations because they seem so similar.

[@masterxk]

Why I'm watching this, I'm Mexican? Anyway great video and greetings from Mexico!!

[@craiginbatonrouge8161]

Short, sweet and to the point…

[@AmandaJane229]

I've always been intrigued by this game but I don't like the penalty hit where you put your foot on your ball and whack the crap out of the opponent's ball then take your turn. I'd imagine that can start a little conflict. (?)

[@DeeDee-yp2mc]

Is this like pool? or putt putt?

[@Iswearimfunnyhehe]

Kinda

[@kieffergonzalez1311]

Alice: "Do you want us both to lose our heads?" Flamingo: "Uh-huh." Alice: "Well, I don't!"

[@akbaranwar]

Great. Thanks.

[@killwalker]

Yup. Played as a kid with family on the pool. (Which was demolished buried and topsoiled lol) Havent played since. Gonna play today. Needed a refresher. This was perfect Thanks :)

[@xaylesagedli]

You're really good at explaining how games work, i was wondering on how to play "2 Indian Card Poker" can you please make a video explaining it? Thank you for reading!

[@loveiliang1957]

Thank You!

[@carloschambliss2238]

YEAH I KNEW HOW TO PLAY THIS BEFORE.....Basketball, Baseball, or Football!!! *Had my weekend battles at the Watkins house around my Kindergarten days. 😂😂😂😂 ON EVERYTHING I LOVE

[@carloschambliss2238]

YEAH ME.....YOUR BOY!!! 😂😂😂😂

[@alittleimagination9023]

Me watching because of the one episode in the Original Ducktales and of course Alice in wonderland too.

[@billruss6704]

When I was a kid we played a little different. After going through the course you become poison, When poison if you go through a wicket or hit a stake you are our. If you hit another ball they are our. If you hit another poison ball you have to send them through a wicket or into a post to get them out. Last one left wins.

[@daniel101gaming4]

Whats Better:Golf Or Croquet?

[@kayraeo]

I’m in Heathers the musical rn and I’m watching this for reference 😂

[@richardscheren655]

thank you sir

[@jackthejester6841]

Ok this actually sounds fun-

[@nickedwards212]

I love a game of croquet.

[@bluelaser3415]

Can you pipe down over there, iron lung? Huehuehuehuehue.

[@kyanhdo2663]

Came here from Alice in Borderland. Watch this video to know how the game really work.

[@antimmishra9156]

Today my match of this game so please tell me good luch

[@antimmishra9156]

Sorry my luck spelling is wrong

[@Iswearimfunnyhehe]

A little late but good luck 🤞

[@karenstretch2306]

Got confused near the end. It all made sense at first and then you just lost me. Could be because I smoked a really good joint in between. I’m hoping I can figure it out by July 9. I think it looks fun for a party on our lawn. Thank you I’m going to watch it again. And possibly again and again. All those colours. 🇨🇦🥰

[@ortezchambliss3189]

I thought EVERY KID played this in the 70s, that’s when I realized my CHILDHOOD wasn’t NORMAL. I played basketball, football, and baseball but this was on the REGULAR. *Told you my LIFE was a complicated one and I still would go to the PROJECTS to visit my Grandmother & relatives. SO AS A KID I KNEW other kids didn’t have what I had!!! So it caused ME TO ACT OUT. ON EVERYTHING I LOVE ❤️

[@billysadeghi6429]

crazy sport !

[@lucaschiantodipepe2015]

I had a croquet when I was 13 yo. I didn't imagine that it was a game for adults.

[@rednosereddotenjoyempower3577]

Thank you ❤🎊💯🦚 🙏🏼🎓🤓♾️

[@draymundoduransandoval4316]

Only true Gz play these and know these rules

[@tonybesgrove7869]

This is a garden game, and nothing like international rules croquet, where you have 'hoops' rather than ‘wickets', and have just 6 of them. Also the mallets, balls, and playing surface are of a much more 'professional' type.

[@timmyjimmytoo]

Who Cares?

[@janessmorales7072]

when do they start pooping onthe yard

[@10thdoctor15]

The version of the game that no-one plays. Why not explain Golf Croquet or Association Croquet? Also, most players swing the mallet between their legs.

[@waqarkhan25]

to complicated rules you got to have a lot of patience to play this sports

[@chiefstain]

This is spot on, apart from your lawn, way too long Sir

[@rusty_562]

Now I can finally be the 19th century aristocrat I always wanted to be

[@Dingy_Doodles]

Everything they taught me in Alice in wonderland was wrong!!

[@ChaseSandman]

I always confused Cricket with Croquet 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@tammie1078]

I'm still confused. May need to re watch and do more reading.

[@liberabold6832]

Now the tutorial of petanca!

[@yogirlavy5224]

“Me watching because of school”😮

[@mianuwu3149]

Mira

[@ichizomi23]

I'm here because of Imawa no Kuni no Alice

[@Libbidybibbidy]

I’m here because of the Queen of Hearts from Alice and wonderland.

[@henochschonlein268]

im here because sketchy medicine made a video about benign bone tumors referencing this game.

[@bestofmylovewhoahwhoah3239]

Hmm...maybe next family picnic

[@DAMIENDMILLS]

If another player makes a comment that upsets you, a bonus shot to the player's head is awarded. If you hit another player's head, unlimited bonus shots are awarded to their head.

[@jeremiahanders3003]

Anyone else here after reading Alice in Wonderland?

[@NSM7-fpe-sucks-copon]

Me, I'm doing Homework of Croquet lol

[@Wibboo]

Croquet is also a Japanese fried food so every time I hear it it makes me laugh.

[@aesthete_xo]

here after bridgerton

[@shancharan7834]

Trump mostly plays this now in Mar a Lago whenever Melania rejecting his baby carrot.

[@hunterp5252]

Trump derangement syndrome

[@no-rv6bc]

we all know some of us came here after watching ever after high episodes

[@sauvageaux]

❤

[@ninocalag6160]

Alice in borderland brought me here

[@1andonly_pa119]

Who came here after seeing a question in AMA?

[@DJMetro69]

I literally thought this was the same a cricket lmao

[@sarareyna5924]

Hello everyone

[@icarossavvides2641]

Surely that grass is far too long?😁😁😁😁