Bocce

Learn how to play bocce ball for beginners with our guide to the rules, scoring, and field setup of this entertaining backyard game.

Bocce ball is a simple yet fun game to play in the backyard or in the park. Over the years, I have become a big fan of bocce and have played many games with friends and family.

In this article, I am going to explain what bocce is, how the rules work, and how best to play this game in the backyard. Note that the rules below are for casual play, not official regulation play.

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A game of bocce ball in the backyard is very easy to set up and doesn’t need an official court. However, official championship bocce ball matches are played on regulation-size courts.

If you’re planning to build or set up your own bocce ball court in the backyard, this guide will explain the official dimensions of a court, in addition to the recommended size that is practical for casual play outside.

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A beginner’s guide to throwing a bocce ball, covering the different grips and techniques needed to improve your bocce skills.

Whether you’re just now learning about bocce ball or you’re a seasoned player, you can always use a few tips and pointers to improve your ball throwing, or rolling, techniques.

This simple guide will inform you about the best stance, grip, and throw style, depending on what you’re trying to accomplish during the game.

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If you’re curious about boules sports, odds are you have heard of the games Petanque and Bocce ball. These two games are often used interchangeably, but they’re definitely not the same.

In fact, the two games have entirely different origins and international fan bases to boot. So, let’s get down to it and talk about Petanque vs Bocce and outline their differences and similarities.

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Lawn bowling and Bocce Ball are two fantastic boules games to play outdoors, either in the backyard or on a more professional court.

The two games are very similar in style and characteristics, which is why people often get the two confused, but there are some key differences between the two.

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Reviews of five of the best bocce ball sets you can buy today, based on size, materials used, weight, price, and more.

Bocce ball is a fun and easy yard game for all ages. In a nutshell, the objective of the game is to throw a ball such that it lands closest to a smaller target ball.

There are quite a few different bocce ball sets available to purchase today, some more expensive than others. I have gone ahead and handpicked five of these sets that I believe are excellent value for money.

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