[offemyJuccete]

I don't know if it applies but the best tip I ever got was to straighten my right elbow asap on the downswing. Strike that. That was the best advice I listened to. The best advice I got was to find a different sport. Croquet just didn't float my boat. If you ever lost a car in a high stakes game of croquet you'd know what I am talking about.

You truly sound like your on the right track. Best of luck.