Croquet
Croquet: Fast Facts
Origin of Croquet: Believed to be Ireland in the 1830s
Pall Mall: Possibly an early English version of croquet, with literary references from the 1660s
Paille-Maille: Possibly an early French version of croquet, as shown on a mid-15th century tapestry
Game Variations: Association and Golf are the two most popular; Backyard, 9-Wicket, 6-Wicket, and eXtreme are others
Croquet balls: Originally made from wood, now largely cork or nylon cores surrounded by very hard plastic
Glossary of terms: From the USCA website
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