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What is the name of the target ball used in bocce?
The white target is the actual 'bocce' ball or 'pallino.'
What is the name of the target used in bocce ball?
The white target is the actual 'bocce' ball or 'pallino.'
What is the pallino?
It is the target ball in bocce ball.
What is the name of the target ball used in bocce ball?
Jack BallIn England we call the game Bowlsits also called 'PALLINO'
What is the English name given to the small ball in 'Bocce'?
Pallino is the small ball used as a target ball for throwing the larger bocce balls. The pallino is also referred to as the object ball, jack, pill, cue ball, bullet, or pallina.
Is bocce ball an Italian sport?
Bocce ball is NOT an Olympic sport, sadly.
What are some common bocce terms?
The first documentation of bocce ball being played was in 5200 BC. One common term related to the sport is 'pallino' which is the proper name for the target ball. Other terms for this ball include 'boccino' and 'jack.'
Where can one purchase bocce ball sets?
Bocce ball sets can be purchased from many different retailers both on and offline. Some great retailers to check for this kind of set include Target, Walmart, and Kmart. They can also be found online through websites like Overstock, Amazon, and Wayfair.
Where is bocce played?
Bocce ball is usually played on a flat, grass field
How big is a regulation bocce ball?
Size of the Bocce BallThe size of your bocce ball is typically measured in millimeters and across its diameter. Sizes of bocce balls vary quite a bit and will help determine which bocce ball set is best for you. According to the Bocce Standards Association, the International Standard bocce ball is 107mm (4.2 inches) and weighs 920 grams (2 pounds.)A bocce ball that is smaller than 100mm is typically best for children or beginners who do not plan to play often. This size is easiest to handle and toss.Tournament bocce balls will range between 100mm and 115mm. Typically they are not any smaller than the International Standard of 107mm.The occasional backyard bocce player will most likely appreciate a size somewhere between 100mm and 110mm.The expert or professional bocce ball player will normally use a size somewhere between 107mm and 115mm. The size will depend on the strength of the players and their frequency of play.
Mass of a bocce ball?
5 lbs
What is a fun Italian game to play?
Bocce Ball
