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Rush line principle

Sports; Croquet

This principle say's that the shot taken before an intended rush shot, should be taken from on or near the rush line.

Safe shot

Sports; Croquet

A shot that is missed but it does not give the opposing player any advantage.

Scatter

Sports; Croquet

A shot played that separates balls that are too close together.

Setting

Sports; Croquet

This refers to setting up the hoops and peg on a croquet court.

Sextuple peel

Sports; Croquet

Attempting to finish out the game in two breaks. (See Quadruple Peel)

Shepherding

Sports; Croquet

This is an illegal stroke and it means to guide the ball through a hoop with the mallet.

Side

Sports; Croquet

When a ball is not hit with the centre of the mallet. This kind of stroke is used for cut rushes and on awkward hoops.

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