Author Archives: Adrian

About Adrian

Transplanted to the West Coast a decade or so ago. Loving it, but not playing as much croquet as I did in the UK.

MacRobertson Shield at Surbiton

Day three of the final two tests being played at Surbiton Croquet Club. New Zealand vs. USA doubles matches on lawns 5, 6, & 7. Great Britain vs Australia singles matches on lawns 1 through 4. All photos taken by … Continue reading

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Split shots

Video from Paddy Chapman of John Riches playing split shots. This follows discussion on the Nottingham board about half-angle and half-distance aiming methods for split shots, as well as hand positions for playing splits and rolls, especially on heavy lawns. … Continue reading

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Roll shots

From a discussion of roll shots on the Nottingham board a video posted by Paddy Chapman of Paul Skinley showing roll shots being played without bending his knees.

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Proud Father

Michael Heap, father of Imogen Heap shared his delight at his daughter winning a Grammy this year for her album Ellipse, after Dave Kibble brought it to the attention of the readers of the Nottingham list. Well spotted, Dave. The … Continue reading

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NZ Open 2010

reported by Paddy Chapman: It was thought that Association Croquet was extinct. But on a recent expedition to a very remote part of New Zealand, I got the following, amazing video footage. As you will find out in this never-before-seen … Continue reading

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Australian Open 2009 Semi Final

Stephen Mulliner 4-back and peg vs Bruce Fleming 1-back and box. Posted at YouTube by Paddy Chapman Last 10 minutes of the semi, a rather exciting finish. I think this is game 2 of the bo5. Stephen Mulliner 4-back and … Continue reading

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Split shots – mid-line or angle?

Bob Kroeger shows a series of four shots showing the effects of aiming at the mid-line or the mid-angle. Bob says: A video I did in 2008 following the discussion of mid line vs mid angle approach to aiming splits. … Continue reading

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