Bocce Research Paper

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Bocce is a ball sport belonging to the boules family. It is closely related to British bowls with a common ancestry from ancient games played in the Roman Empire. In 600 B.C., Bocce was picked up by the Greeks and passed to the Romans. It was played everywhere, from the churches and castles to the city streets. People from all walks of life could play the game; young or old, man or woman. During this game, one point is given for each bocce ball that is closer to the pallino than the opposing team's bocce balls. The pallino distance marker can be used to determine which balls are closer. The the game continues until 12 points have been scored or to pre-determined points set by the players before the game starts. The team furthest from the pallino …show more content…

Not only is it among the earliest known outdoor pastimes, but it is played in more countries than any other ball game, with the exception of soccer. Some authorities claim it originated in Egypt about 5200 B.C.; others, that the game was started in Greece during the 6th Century B.C. The most reliable sources agree that Bocce, as we know it today, was played between battles during Rome's Punic Wars against Carthage, which started in 264 B.C. One of the most important things to consider in Bocce ball is the condition of the playing field. On hard surfaces like asphalt, a player must be very careful not to overthrow and miss the jack entirely. The best way to block is by putting your Bocce ball close to the jack, but in front of it, so that your opponents will have a harder time knocking your ball out without knocking it closer to the jack. Knocking is an important strategy, but one that is difficult to master. The purpose of knocking is to push the opponent's ball away from the jack while simultaneously landing your ball closer to the jack. A bocce game is usually played to about 12

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