
What Reg Bamford’s 16 Perfect Peg Shots Can Teach You About Croquet
Reg Bamford is widely considered the greatest croquet player of all time. You can see why in the routine involved in every shot he plays.

Reg Bamford is widely considered the greatest croquet player of all time. You can see why in the routine involved in every shot he plays.

Croquet has a lot of shots. Mary McMahon says you only need to worry about three. "I practice three main shots," she says. "A lag, a roquet, and a hoop. They're your three basic shots, and they're the three you should be practicing."

If you've been stuck at a handicap for a while, this is what getting past it looks like. Every competitive player hits a ceiling. In 2022, Mary McMahon hit hers.

Whether you're a new player building habits or an experienced player who's gotten sloppy, this routine works at every level.

Mary McMahon watched Peter Nicholson play and something clicked. He made the game look effortless. Not long before, she didn't even know tournaments existed. Now she wanted to play like one of the best in the world. That goal drove everything that ca

Feeling stuck in your croquet game? Learn champion Mary McMahon's secrets to purposeful practice and find your 'flow'. Improve your play with expert coaching.