Completing the diamonds are four wickets, two each to the left and right. Starting a mallet's length away from the first wicket, players follow the same path through the nine-wicket course. The two wickets on either side you only go through once. It's sort of like a funky circle. The game sounds straight forward, but it is full of strategy.
Players can gain bonus strokes by passing through wickets.
They can also gain bonus strokes by hitting, or roqueting, their teammates' or opponents' ball. After hitting a ball, the player is given a croquet shot. This shot can direct the ball just hit, helping a teammate or hindering the competition. You have few opportunities to move the ball, so you have to pay attention to who's next. You don't want to get caught dead far away from the wicket.