# Competitive Croquet

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What Reg Bamford’s 16 Perfect Peg Shots Can Teach You About Croquet

What Reg Bamford’s 16 Perfect Peg Shots Can Teach You About Croquet

We break down world champion Reg Bamford's 16 perfect shots to reveal how a simple, repeatable routine builds legendary consistency.

You Will Win In Croquet if Your Master These 3 Shots

You Will Win In Croquet if Your Master These 3 Shots

Learn the three shots that form the foundation of winning croquet. An expert guide to the strategic lag, the controlling roquet, and the confident hoop run.

Are You Playing or Practising? A Top Player Explains the Difference

Are You Playing or Practising? A Top Player Explains the Difference

Learn the critical difference between playing and deliberate practice. This expert guide provides a blueprint to structure your training and unlock your true potential on the lawn

Mary’s Practice Refining Her Technique Improved Her Results

Mary’s Practice Refining Her Technique Improved Her Results

Feeling stuck at your current handicap? Read the inspiring story of how Mary McMahon embraced coaching and making a technique improvement led to a major breakthrough.

Start as a Club Player, End Up on the World Stage

Start as a Club Player, End Up on the World Stage

Read the inspiring story of how Queensland player Mary McMahon turned a moment of inspiration into a journey to the international croquet stage.

The 5 Steps to a Perfect Croquet Shot

The 5 Steps to a Perfect Croquet Shot

Learn the fundamental 5 Step shot routine that builds elite consistency. A detailed guide to stalking the ball, alignment, focus and follow-through.

‘Where’s my name?’ Why a missing name sparked an old passion.

‘Where’s my name?’ Why a missing name sparked an old passion.

Read the charming story of how Queensland player Mary McMahon accidentally found herself in a championship round, a moment of confusion that ignited her competitive journey.

If I don’t look in the mirror I think I’m 30 again playing croquet!

If I don’t look in the mirror I think I’m 30 again playing croquet!

A feature story on how former athletes find a new sense of purpose and rediscover their competitive fire through the strategic challenge of croquet.

Queensland’s Top Lady Practices For Success

Queensland’s Top Lady Practices For Success

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.

Forget Retirement Trips, I Joined Croquet and Played Around the World

Forget Retirement Trips, I Joined Croquet and Played Around the World

Think croquet is just a game played on a local park lawn? Read how Beryl went from beginner to representing Australia in China in just one year. Discover the competitive side of croquet.

Croquet Quenches Mary’s Thirst for Sporting Competition

Croquet Quenches Mary’s Thirst for Sporting Competition

A former squash star missed the thrill of competition after retiring. She found it with croquet. Discover how croquet can reignite your sporting passion

Croquet is becoming more competitive than ever before

Croquet is becoming more competitive than ever before

World champion Reg Bamford explains why croquet's old-fashioned reputation is hopelessly out of date. Discover why the sport is faster, younger, and more appealing than ever before.