Articles on Tactics and Strategy

In playing croquet, strategy and tactics are as important, if not more important, than techniques. A smarter player can usually beat a stronger player.

American Croquet

Tactics and Strategy for American Croquet

International Croquet

Lessons in Tactics by John Riches (get the Adobe Acrobat Reader)
Next Break Strategy by John Riches (get the Adobe Acrobat Reader)
Collected Articles by John Riches (get the Adobe Acrobat Reader)

If you like John Riches articles on tactics, you'll want to read the ones on techniques.

Golf Croquet

Tactics and Strategy for Golf Croquet

Backyard Croquet

Tactics and Strategy for Basic Backyard Croquet