Cylinder of Doom!, (Created by Steve) Well, it might be a cylinder we are not math majors. We take the garden things placed around crops and place a shot right dab in the middle of the laying down cylinder. It seems harder than it is, ask Ben. It was very easy to not be able to get inside the cylinder a must if you are to do this shot. Or, like Ben, once you get inside setting up for a shot you can easily get pushed out by an oncoming player.
The Dog Shot, (Created by Steve and Brandon) Starting next to the back of the spa, normally on some sort of tee, you must hit your ball down the astroturf, avoiding dog-related objects and a dog water dish at the back of the plank. You have to hit your ball down a jutting plank without falling off until you are through the wicket, which is facing down off the edge. Steve is a tad mean. If you fall off the area of astroturf without going through the wicket you must start over at the beginning.
The Duck Shot, (Created by Steve) Steve's bizarre obsession with ducktape lead to one of the most bizarre shots in Ironman Croquet history. On the wood patio, ( so it rolls a lot) you must hit your ball up a ramp made completely of duct tape. Yes it can be done. The ball will, if it makes it, go into a portion of bushes in Steve's sideyard were you will have to crawl into to shoot a shot placed next to a sprinkler head. After completing the shot, you have to make your way to a small wooden ramp and take a lot of time bashing your way out of the mess and flying your ball to the next shot (trying not to break Steve's glass picnic table in the process).
George Bush, (Created by Brandon) Everyone loves George Bush, ( the shot not the ex-president) the very unique piece of shubby in the far corner of Steve's front yard. The bush is at a weird slope uphill so if you miss you normally fall downhill and have to line up your shot again. The bush is split in the middle were the wicket is wonderfully placed right in the middle of.
George W. Bush, (Created by Steve and Brandon) The much bigger son of George Bush. In Steve's backyard we place the wicket in the back of a really tall bush. You have to lay on the grass ( and get your pretty clothes dirty) carefully aiming the shot to go through otherwise you spend a lot of time going back and forth trying to get the right angle for this very Republican of shots.
Hoser, (Created by Steve) Taking inspiration for the famous shot Hose Bag Steve created an even more difficult shot. Covering a good portion of the backyard is tangled mess of hoses waiting for you. The wicket is right in the center of this mess, just for added fun.
Over the Hill, (Created by Brandon and Steve) Really made for croquet sadist everywhere. There's a wicket at the top of Steve's hill in his backyard. Go alongside the incline and you'll be fine; fall off and you're screwed. You can fall next to the back fence and have to pound it out hard or you go back to were you started. Normally, just being mean Steve places a turn stick here as well.
Play that Trunky Music, (Created by Ben) Loop counter-clockwise around the tree trunk and back downhill hopefully through the wicket on the other side. You cheaters can try to go the other way but Steve normally makes it very difficult.
Rakedance, (Created by Steve) There's a rake lying out across the sideyard, and shockingly, there is a wicket between the prongs. Hit your ball over the wooden handle and edge through the wicket. It is harder than it looks as it is easy to bounce your ball over the wicket. (Ask Brandon)
Smoking Pipe, (Created by Steve) Steve was finally able to bridge the gap between the sideyard and front yard. Hit your ball into the drain pipe, elevated by some cinder blocks, and it'll come out on the other end into the front yard. Then you hit your ball through some dirt to the wicket avoiding small blocks or overshooting into the drivway.
Waterfall, (Created by Steve) Well, it is not a real waterfall, but goofy Steve did place a sprinkler in a tree. The wicket is right in the middle of the "downpour" and if you didn't get a shower before the tournament, you will get one now. Try not to wear a coat like Steve did or you will get teased for not being a real athlete!
