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Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: "If my ball hits another ball and then goes through its next
wicket, what happens next?"
A: If your ball hits another ball, you immediately earn two extra shots
(unless you have hit that ball in that turn since making your last
wicket). In this situation, the wicket doesn't count, and you must take
the extra shots earned.
Q: "If my ball goes through a wicket and then hits another ball
on the same shot, what happens next?"
A: In this case, you have earned one extra shot for the wicket, but the
hit is ignored. You may choose to hit that ball again on the
continuation shot to earn two extra shots, but you aren't required to do
so.
Q: "What happens if I miss my ball entirely on a shot?"
A: A miss counts as a shot, and if you had only one shot when you
missed, your turn ends.
Q: "Is there any penalty for playing out of turn?"
A: No, but once the out-of-turn play is discovered, you must put the
ball(s) back in the position they were in before the misplay, and any
points scored do not count. The player who first played out of turn
should then play the correct ball.
Q: "What if I strike my mallet into another ball
accidentally"
A: The shot must be replayed correctly with no loss of turn.
Q: "What happens if more than one ball crosses the boundary on
the same spot?"
A: The striker may measure any ball in bounds first and then place the
other(s) a mallet-head length away from it on either side.
Q: "May I choose not to use a boundary?"
A: In informal play, yes. In USCA sanctioned tournament play, no
Q: "Is there a variation of croquet called 'Poison' "?
A: Yes, and its definition varies widely. Fundamentally, Poison is a
ball that has made all the wickets and tries to eliminate the opponent's
balls from the game by roqueting (hitting) them. However, if Poison is
roqueted by an opponent ball or if it should go through any wicket in
any direction, Poison loses and is put out of the game
Q: "Can I create my own rules and variations for croquet?"
A: Yes, this is done all the time; however, it is the purpose of the
USCA to standardize one set of rules. If a variation is to be used, it
should be announced before the start of a game.
Q: "What happens if something occurs that is not covered in the
rule book?"
A: The players in the game should try to decide the issue and carry on.
If that is impossible, the striker shall rule and thereby set a
precedent until the USCA is contacted for an official ruling.
Q: "What happens if a ball goes out of turn?"
A: There is no penalty. Replace the ball(s) and commence in the correct
order.
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