All Courses

ASSOCIATION SKILLS

The fundamental element of any sport is skill.
One of the most important roles of an Association Croquet Coach is to ensure players are able to 
learn, practice, and master all basic skills. Knowing when to concentrate on certain elements and 
when it is time to introduce new learning is critical.
It is also about consistency and having the ability to identify and fix repeated errors and
mistakes correctly.
Repetition is one of the best ways to identify an opportunity for improvement. Completing specific 
drills a number of times can be powerful when trying to improve any skill.
Our expectations need to be realistic and measurable, ensuring any suggested corrections are based 
from consistent observations.

The following skills are covered in Association Croquet Level 2:

• Openings
• Croquet strokes
» Take-off (fine)
» Take-off (thick)
» Hoop approaches (advanced)
» Even roll
» Stab roll
» Pass roll
» Split shots
» Jump shots
» Cannon (banana)
» Cannon (ball over the top)
• Cut rushes
• Leaves
» Diagonal spread
» Reverse diagonal spread
• Decision-making process


 

GOLF SKILLS

The fundamental element of any sport is skill.
One of the most important roles of an Golf Croquet Coach is to ensure players are able to 
learn, practice, and master all basic skills. Knowing when to concentrate on certain elements and 
when it is time to introduce new learning is critical.
It is also about consistency and having the ability to identify and fix repeated errors and
mistakes correctly.
Repetition is one of the best ways to identify an opportunity for improvement. Completing specific 
drills a number of times can be powerful when trying to improve any skill.
Our expectations need to be realistic and measurable, ensuring any suggested corrections are based 
from consistent observations.

The following skills are covered in Golf Croquet Level 2:

• Stun Shots
• Wiring
• Promoting another ball
• Cut rushes
• Bombard
• In-off shot
• Touching balls
• Jump shots
• Understanding the WCF Rules of Golf Croquet
• Best practice for an extra shot
• Decision-Making Process


 

RICOCHET SKILLS

The fundamental element of any sport is skill.
One of the most important roles of a Ricochet Croquet Coach is to ensure players are able to 
learn, practice, and master all basic skills. Knowing when to concentrate on certain elements and 
when it is time to introduce new learning is critical.
It is also about consistency and having the ability to identify and fix repeated errors and
mistakes correctly.
Repetition is one of the best ways to identify an opportunity for improvement. Completing specific 
drills a number of times can be powerful when trying to improve any skill.
Our expectations need to be realistic and measurable, ensuring any suggested corrections are based 
from consistent observations.

The following skills are covered in Ricochet Croquet Level 2:

Ricochet Skills
As a Level 2 Ricochet Coach you must have the ability to teach the following:

• Stun shot/stop shot
• Wiring
• Cut rush
• Bombard
• In-off shot
• Jump shot
• Touching balls (corner example)
• Making hoops with control
• Making a break
• Breaks - 4 ball break (advanced)
• An easy leave
• Decision-making process
• Thinking ahead
• Motivational techniques
• Percentages
• Peaking
• Playing doubles
• Never underestimate the opponent and take charge
• How to improve
• Goal setting
• Eliminating errors/mistakes
• Things you can vs things you cannot control
• How to win
• Success
• Taking risks
• Comfort zones
• Developing a game plan
•Standards/benchmarks
• Perceptions
• Building confidence
• Trigger points
•Self-recognition
•Setback/comeback
•Self-talk
•Eyesight/mindsight


 

GATEBALL SKILLS

The fundamental element of any sport is skill.
One of the most important roles of a Gateball Coach is to ensure players are able to 
learn, practice, and master all basic skills. Knowing when to concentrate on certain elements and 
when it is time to introduce new learning is critical.
It is also about consistency and having the ability to identify and fix repeated errors and
mistakes correctly.
Repetition is one of the best ways to identify an opportunity for improvement. Completing specific 
drills a number of times can be powerful when trying to improve any skill.
Our expectations need to be realistic and measurable, ensuring any suggested corrections are based 
from consistent observations.

The following skills are covered in Gateball Level 2:

• Making Gate 1
• Zone of opportunity
• Longer slide touches
• Clusters and scattering
• Using a straightener for gate
  and touch
• Advance bombarding skills
• Qualities of a great captain
  » Training and developing a great captain
  » A sound knowledge of strategy
  » Remembering ball positions