What are the rules for boules?

All boules must be thrown from within the starting circle and with both feet on the ground. The player attempts to throw the boule so that it lands as close to the jack as possible it is okay to hit the jack. The player must remain inside the circle until the boule has landed.

Can you lob bocce ball?

Players may roll or lob the bocce but shooting (lofting the ball in the air beyond the center line of the court) is not allowed. The team with the ball closest to the pallino gets one point for each of its balls that are closer to the pallino than the opposing team’s best ball.

What are 2 rules that players must follow when playing a game of bocce?

All balls must be thrown underhanded. A team has the option of rolling, tossing, bouncing, etc. its ball down the court provided it does not go outside the boundaries of the court or the player does not violate the foul line.

How do you measure hand for petanque boules?

One proposed measurement of hand size is the distance between the tip of the thumb and the tip of the middle finger. Make sure you measure the same hand you use for throwing. This is what a right-handed player should see when measuring.

What happens if you hit the jack in boules?

‘In play’ and ‘out of play’ If the boules rest on the side of the pistes, they are taken out. If a boule hits or rests against the back sleepers, the boule is out. If the jack ball is knocked out of play, the end must be played again.

What are the official rules of bocce?

Game Objective: The object is to throw your bocce balls closer to the Pallino or Jack, than your opponent. The first team to reach 12 points wins the game (must win by 2). A match typically consists of 3 rounds.

Are petanque and bocce balls the same?

The main difference between bocce ball and petanque is the playing technique. Bocce ball is a bowling game where you bowl the boule. Whilst petanque is more of a tossing game where you throw the boule. Bocce ball players also take some steps before throwing, just like bowling.

What size petanque balls do I need?

The International and French Petanque and Jeu Provençal federations (F.I.P.J.P. and F.F.P.J.P.) Diameters vary from: 70.5 mm to 80 mm. A 65 mm diameter boule is used by children up to 11 years in their first competitions.