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drive shot

Sports; Croquet

A technique that is used to knock a croqueted ball a long distance. By hitting slightly downward on the striker's ball the croqueted ball will travel much further then if hitting the ball straight ...

either ball rule

Sports; Croquet

This rule allows a player to pick which ball to play between the two balls on the court.

error

Sports; Croquet

Any illegal play that does not involve the mallet. Most errors have a penalty associated with them

fault

Sports; Croquet

This is any illegal use of the mallet. Most faults have a penalty associated with them.

feather-off

Sports; Croquet

An easy or light shot.

foot shot

Sports; Croquet

When a shot is taken with a foot on the ball. This type of shot is only legal in nine- wicket croquet.

forestall

Sports; Croquet

When one player commits a foul and their opponent continues to play and does not stop to declare a foul has taken place, then the foul is forfeited.

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