| Croquet is a fun game that can be played in a | | | | player. The beginner needs practice learning how to |
| variety of places. The most ideal place to play | | | | hit the ball with the correct amount of force. When |
| croquet is an open area that has neatly cut grass. | | | | the ground is even the player can easily figure out |
| One can typically find this type of atmosphere in the | | | | how much strength to put into each swing of the |
| backyard, at a park or a school. The nine wickets | | | | mallet because the ball will roll the same distance each |
| and two stakes can be easily placed into the ground | | | | time the same amount of force is put into the swing |
| and easily viewed when the landscape is flat and the | | | | of the mallet. The beginner can also learn how to |
| grass is cut short. The balls are easier to see during | | | | maneuver the ball in the correct direction on an even |
| the game when the grass is cut short as well. Players | | | | surface. When the surface is level the croquet player |
| hit the ball through the wickets more accurately | | | | does not have to worry about rocks, hills or other |
| when the ground is flat and smooth as there are not | | | | abnormalities forcing their croquet ball in a direction |
| any bumps or obstacles to throw the ball off course. | | | | they did not intend. |
| A flat open space is ideal for a beginning croquet | | | | |