Derived from Tennis:
In Tennis, there is a net over which to hit the ball. In Croquennis, there is a line of hoops, with spaces between, through which to hit the ball.
In Tennis, there are two parts of the court separated by the net, each occupied by a player or a doubles team. In Croquennis, it is the same but the two parts are separated by a line of hoops and it is played in a much smaller area.
In Tennis, there is a base line from which to serve the ball with a racquet. In Croquennis, it is the same, but you are using a croquet mallet and ball.
In Tennis, there is an area where the served ball must land. In Croquennis there is a defined area, but it is the further quadrants of the court rather than the near ones.
In Tennis, you hit the ball when it is moving. In Croquennis, you hit the ball when it has stopped.
Derived from Croquet:-
You use a mallet for each shot. In Croquennis, it is the same
You have to go through Hoops. In Croquennis it is similar but there maybe a choice once the game starts.
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