Chicago Croquet Squirearchy of Gentlefolk: Photos: 7/28/2002 / 171-7107_IMG 7/28/2002 • Game 6: Single ball, nine-wicket Erik "Hammer" Maldre lies on the ground to prevent the wind from blowing his ball away from this favorable spot on the concrete. Extreme croquet on concrete is very difficult as the ball rarely comes to a resting point. This maneuever by the Hammer is another new innovation created this day. What is the name of this strategy? The Breeze Body Block.