Ricochet
Ricochet (RC) is a simplified version of Association Croquet, designed as a stepping stone for newer players to learn the game.
Objective: Similar to Association Croquet, the goal is to progress through hoops and peg out, but with easier rules and fewer complex tactics.
Play style:
- Players can earn extra shots for successful roquets (hitting another ball) or running hoops.
- Emphasis is on building breaks, but without the same tactical depth as Association Croquet.
Developed in Adelaide by John Riches and Tom Armstrong, Ricochet follows similar rules to Association Croquet - the key difference is that a ricocheted ball stays live and earns two free shots, letting the striker's ball move in closer to an opponent's ball and ricochet again for two more. Running a hoop also earns a free shot.
Curious how it plays? Watch the introductory video on YouTube.
National Ricochet Coordinator: Max Kewish — 0429 672 850
Refereeing
Croquet Australia Ricochet Rules, 2nd edition, 2023
Resources
- Handicap Guidelines v2, 2024
- Ricochet Rule Changes – 2023
- Referee Activity Log
- Ricochet Handicap Cards
- Ricochet Q&A
- Ricochet Q&A 1
- Ricochet Q&A 2
- Ricochet Q&A 3
- Ricochet Tactics
- Ricochet Croquet Risk and Reward Tactics (video)
- Ricochet Drills
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