Bocce Ball

Bocce Ball is a sport played on dirt or grass with two players or two teams of two or four. It originated in Italy and is closely related to Lawn Bowls and Petanque.

Fast Facts

1. Pronounced: "Bah-Chee"
2. Originated In Italy
3. Popular in Europe
4. Bocce Balls made from Metal, Wood, Plastic
5. Players: Two
6. Teams: Two to Four Teams
7. Played on Granite, Soil, Asphalt
8. Price Range: $19.03 - $120.00

The Game

The standard playing surface for Bocce Ball is 76 feet long and 10 feet wide. Players are then separated into teams. The game begins when a player throws the "Palina" to the opposite end of the playing area. The Palina is the smallest ball in the set. The object of the game is throw the Boccia closest to the Palina without touching. Each team takes turns trying to get closest, until all balls are thrown. A point is awarded for the closest to the Palina. Balls of equal distance cancel each other out. The object is to achieve a total of 16 points before the opponent or opposing team.

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