Traditional Garden Games TGG127 Wooden Boule, Wood, 6.5/3 cm

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Pétanque competition balls are hollow whereas recreational ones can be filled with sand. Bocce balls are made from a solid epoxy resin in competition and occasionally hard plastic in cheaper equivalents. In pétanque the balls are made from steel which are then polished for a shiny finish. The players balls in pétanque are differentiated with grooves indented in the balls. Sports Ball Shop sells boules equipment of the highest quality, offering incredible aesthetic appeal and also amazing durability and reliability. With its distinctive French origins lending a touch of European flair to Jaques of London, Boules is the collective name given to the outdoor game of ball bowling and throwing. As the first and only supplier in the UK, Jaques is also the original home of UK Boules, having provided games to British players for over 225 years.

What is the difference between Pétanque and Bocce? As previously mentioned pétanque and bocce both fall under the same category of boules games, the player aims to get a ball as close the smaller target ball as possible. In both games they do this in an "underarm" fashion as with many other bowling style games. The larger balls in bocce affect the style of throw compared to pétanque. There is more of a focus on rolling the ball in bocce so the palm is positioned up when the ball is thrown. The player also takes a few steps forward before releasing the ball. What is the difference between Bocce and Boules? Boules is a collection of throwing or bowling games.

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Part of the appeal of the game in this versatile nature of the playing area and this is why we provide a set with a beautiful metal carry case to take your set anywhere! The style of throw is different in each game and the playing area is adjusted to accommodate this. A bocce court is 13ft wide and 91ft long whereas a pétanque court is 13ft wide and 50ft long. The bocce court is also built up with panels on the side to prevent the balls from rolling out of bounds.

Bocce is a bowling game in which the balls are rolled in an underarm fashion. It makes us of bright colourful balls which are often made of solid epoxy resin. The play area is known as the "terrain". It can be marked out by string which is tightly pulled and then nailed into the ground. However part of the appeal of the game is that it can be played virtually anywhere and non club players will likely play in a variety of locations that have adequate space. We offer a number of delivery options, depending on where you live and what is currently available.

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We have a range of Garden Games Boule sets, which contain all of the components required to enjoy playing this fantastic, relaxing game. Big & Heavy 2 Day Delivery (items 30kg and/or over 1.2m in length - will arrive two working days from dispatch) Although Bocce is a game which falls under the category of Boules games, sometimes interchange the term "Boules" with another game called Pétanque. Pétanque is a game which falls into this category. The name is especially used in France but you may actually find people using the term boules to describe pétanque.

When trying to decide and choose which Boules set to buy it can be difficult to decide on the right set for you with the large ranges available. Boules sets can be made from various materials and each one provides different equipment it can be hard to select the right set for you. These impressive boule sets are suited to players of any level and is ideal for parties, garden fun, BBQ's and many more scenarios, thanks to the convenient carry case that allows you to take the set wherever you go. LoginBoule is a popular garden sport that originated in France many years ago. Boule is enjoyed by people of all ages and is often played in parks, gardens, club pitches and even indoors.