Dr. Ian Plummer Intermediate Coaching Notes Section 14. A lift is the option of starting the next turn by picking up one of their balls and shooting from either baulk line. 1-back in a previous turn then a contact is conceded. For a contact the out player can pick up one of their balls and take croquet from any other ball. When first playing advanced, there is unnecessary apprehension over running 1-back.
Balls lingering near baulk lines can add to the concern.
Your opponent will certainly have to work to gain a break. The normal tactic is to take your first ball around through 3-back and then leave one of a few standard leaves . The leaves are such that the opponent has a long or suicidal shot. The first ball then runs its last few hoops, peels its partner and pegs both out. This gives your opponent two chances at hitting in, therefore the aim of an A-class player is to peel their first ball through its remaining three hoops whilst taking their second ball around and peg both out.