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Discover how much fun the game of Bocce can be for the whole family! Bocce is a game in which a ball is rolled along the ground with the goal of having that ball come to rest near a smaller target ball, called a Pallino. Bocce is the perfect backyard sport because it doesn't require a lot of equipment or a formal setting, just enough space to play! One of the biggest reasons for the game's popularity is that the sport doesn't require any particular level of physical fitness! Therefore, it can be played by just about anyone at any age! Discover how much fun Bocce can be for the entire family! This essential beginner's videoguide to playing bocce covers: - The History of Bocce - The Court & Equipment - Playing the Game - Ball Deliveries - Scoring Strategies - Professional Tips - Helpful Resources and MORE! 'Bocce, with roots in early Egypt, has a long history. Arriving in America with Italian immigrants, this deceptively simple game, which involves rolling bocce balls toward a smaller target ball, appeals to a wide range of ages and abilities. Aided by onscreen graphics, this newest entry in the Backyard Sports Series (other titles cover badminton, croquet, and horseshoes) decisively introduces bocce equipment, court dimensions, tossing techniques, and scoring rules. Voice-over narration explains techniques and strategies as several accomplished players demonstrate basic moves. The instruction concludes with an expert player sharing insider knowledge and offering commentary during a game between two teams ... this straightforward, reasonably priced program offers good information for prospective players.' - American Library Association BOOKLIST Magazine 'Quickly: what sport (other than fishing, perhaps) requires the players to tote a tape measure? Um ... well, that would be the ancient sport of bocce (pronounced BOTCH-ee), of course, which uses a tape measure to determine which player's rolling or tossed ball is closest to the primary ball, or 'pallino.' Forms of bocce date back to 5200 B.C. when Egyptian soldiers played a similar game, and it has been enjoyed by many notable historical figures since, including George Washington. More recently, Italian immigrants have kept it alive in the U.S., where there are a reported 1 million players! Let's Play Bocce! teaches viewers the three primary rolling techniques: 'punto' (similar to bowling) 'volo' (a flying shot used to knock a rival's ball away from the pallino) and 'raffa' (a fast rolling shot similar to the break in billiards). Also covered are tips for smoother and more accurate rolling (including fancy backspins and bowling-like hooks), and instructions on creating a regulation court in just about any backyard. Finally, a full game featuring two competing teams is shown, which will be helpful to those interested in learning the intricacies of the game. Recommended.' - Video Librarian