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Lawn Videos
A practical video series on planning, marking out, preparing, and maintaining a croquet lawn.
Set up a lawn that plays properly.
This page brings the lawn setup guidance into one place. Use the videos below to work through marking out the court, checking your measurements, preparing the surface, and keeping the lawn in good playing condition.
It is designed for players, clubs, and organisers who want a clear setup reference without digging through separate articles.
Step-by-step setup
How to set up your lawn
A practical video series by Murray Tinker covering court setup, hoop installation with the Quadway system, and ball matching — from first measurement to final checks.
01Croquet Court Setup
Where to start: marking out the court and getting the key measurements right before anything goes in the ground.
02Drilling the Hoop Holes
Drilling clean, accurate hoop holes using the Quadway drilling template.
03Using the Dibber — Drilling the Hoop Holes
How the Quadway Dibber works with the drilling template to form the hoop holes.
04Quadway Hoop Adjustment
Adjusting a Quadway hoop for the correct fit and firmness once it is in the ground.
05Hoop Installation
Installing the hoop into the prepared holes for a firm, true setting.
06Remove & Reinstall Hoops
Taking hoops out and re-setting them without damaging the lawn or the holes.
07Matching Croquet Balls
How to check and match a set of croquet balls for consistent play.
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