I am struck by a mallet, my surface is tough, I can roll or bounce but I’m not a ball. What am I?
Category: Sports · Difficulty: hard
Hint: Think about precision games played on lawns.
Answer
A croquet ball
Explanation
A croquet ball is used in the game of croquet, where players hit balls through hoops on grass.
This is a hard sports riddle — a tricky one that takes a little thought. The answer is A croquet ball.
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