Chapter 300

points made therein, and the balls remain where they lie, at the option of the adversary. The following are considered foul strokes:

(_a_) To strike with the mallet another ball instead of or besides one's own in making the stroke.

(_b_) To spoon, that is, to push a ball without an audible knock.

(_c_) To strike a ball twice in the same stroke.

(_d_) To stop a ball with the foot in taking a loose Croquet.

(_e_) To allow a ball to touch the mallet in rebounding from the turning peg.

(_f_) To fail to stir the passive ball in taking Croquet.

(_g_) If a player, in striking at a ball which lies against a peg or wire, should move it from its position by striking a peg or wire, the ball must be replaced, and the stroke taken again.