Crockett

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Crockett, mentioned in Snuff, was first invented at St Onan's Theological College in Ham-on-Rye by the priest Jackson Fieldfair. Like Cripple Mr Onion, the rules are very simple.

The Rules

  • Two sides strive against each other to propel the ball by croquet mallet to the opponent's goal.
  • Instead of gently propelling the ball, one should hit it very hard.
  • A second cone is not allowed more than once per exchange.
  • There is only one tump.
  • The above rule does not apply in royal crockett.
  • If necessary, a striker may tump several opponents at once. An appeal may be made to the hat man about this.
  • The striker cannot tump using a hamper if he breaks his mallet.
  • The use of a hawk manoeuvre leads to a foul.
  • Sheep wandering onto the pitch do not stop the game.
  • A handsaw cannot be fired above a ruminant, particularly if it is offensive.