Category Archives: AC

International Rules Association Croquet

MacRob 2010 – Australian Anthem

Posted on Sunday, 22 August, 2010 by Adrian

Many thanks to Chris Williams for recording this little piece of croquet history on his phone. He writes on the Notts list: The closing dinner at Wimbledon this evening was an excellent occasion and was attended by about 150 people. … Continue reading →

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MacRob 2010 – Day 15 (GB vs. Aus)

Posted on Sunday, 22 August, 2010 by Adrian

More video from Michael Wright of Robert Fulford (GB) completing a sextuple against Robert Fletcher (Aus). The video is in two parts Robert Fulford beat Robert Fletcher +26sxp +26sxp David Maugham lost to Stephen Forster -6 +4sxp -24tp Rutger Beijderwellen … Continue reading →

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MacRob 2010 – Day 13 (at Surbiton)

Posted on Saturday, 21 August, 2010 by Adrian

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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MacRob 2010 – Day 3 (Aus vs. NZ)

Posted on Sunday, 8 August, 2010 by Adrian

The video features Paul Skinley at Bury Croquet Club, Heaton Park, Manchester. Paul is completing a triple to win his singles match against Ian Dumergue. Many thanks to Michael Wright for posting this video on YouTube. It’s in two parts. … Continue reading →

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MacRob 2010 – Day 2 (USA vs. GB)

Posted on Saturday, 7 August, 2010 by Adrian

Great Britain v USA at Bowdon Croquet Club, St Mary’s Road, Bowdon, Cheshire Aiton & Mulliner beat Bast & Huneycutt -17 +26tp(A) +23tp(M) Maugham & Beijderwellen beat Grimsley & Rothman +4 +4 Fulford & Lines beat Lamm & Soo +26tp(F) … Continue reading →

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Split shots

Posted on Sunday, 7 February, 2010 by Adrian

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

Posted on Sunday, 7 February, 2010 by Adrian

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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