To learn how to play bocceball, you need to understand the basic rules. You can play with two or more players. You will need eight balls. These balls come in different sizes, colors and patterns. There are many different tournaments, and you will need to be familiar with the regulations before playing.
After you have split up into two teams, you'll start the game with the throwing of the first bocceball. Your opponent can hit your ball to knock it out of court. You lose the round if your ball is struck by another team's ball. The round ends with the winner being the team with the most inside balls.
Before you play, find the right bocce court. You can use grass, sand or both. However, it must be level. The sand should not be too soft or rough. This will make it difficult to roll the balls. You must also be able throw the jack correctly.
You will need eight balls to play bocce. Each ball can range from 74mm to 110mm in diameter. These balls can be filled with water or solid. They come with a variety in colors making it easier to tell which set is which. You can also find bocce balls in many different designs. The white ball, for example, is called a "rabbit", while the other balls are called "piglet" and "duck".
In bocceball, the goal is to get your ball closest to the pallino. Two points are awarded for every bocce ball that touches the pallino. It is also possible to knock your opponent's balls out. This will keep the game interesting. You should not cross the line when you throw the bocce ball.
Your team must score twelve points to win the game. This means that the team that is closest to the pallino must have eight balls in their possession. The other team can have one to four balls. Once they have scored 12 points, the game is over.
The next player will attempt to get the ball closer to the pallino then the previous player. If they succeed, it's their turn at the jack. They can fail again to win another chance.
The game will be continued until the dead ball is removed from your team's possession. The other side will then have to try and get around the pallino so that it reaches its goal line. You can also throw the raffa. You can add backspin and a bocce ball to this.
The rules allow you to have up eight players in your bocce group. For a smaller group, you may have one or two players who can help you with the game.