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Bocce / Boccia

Bocce / Boccia

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Bocce (of Italian origin) and Boccia (the Paralympic format) are ideal for children both with and without disabilities. The sport combines strategy with socializing. It can be played outdoors or on a dedicated court.

Benefits
  • Strategy and tactics
  • Hand–eye coordination
  • Patience
  • Socializing
  • Inclusiveness
Physical Development

Front

Back

Primary
Supporting
Inactive

Primary Muscles

ShouldersArmsCore

Supporting Muscles

WristsForearms

Fitness Components

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Physical Demands
Coordination
Medium
Endurance
Low
Strength
Low
Flexibility
Low
Height advantage: Doesn’t matter
Body type: Doesn’t matter
Development by Age
7

Up to age 7

Short distances, colorful balls, a game format

10

Up to age 10

Strategy and blocking shots

14

Up to age 14

Tournaments

A Family Sports Background Helps
Bocce / Boccia: Strategy and throwing technique are passed on

Starting age

Ages 5+ (ideal: 7)

Competition age

Ages 10+

Weekly time

Beginner 1–2 hours
Intermediate 2–3 hours
Advanced 3–5 hours

Estimated monthly cost

TRY 500 – TRY 1,500

Equipment
Bocce/Boccia Ball Set₺300–1,200
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Where to Buy

Specialist sports shops near you
Federation

Türkiye Bocce Federasyonu

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Bocce / Boccia Videos

Technique guides and training videos

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A video introducing the Turkish Para Table Tennis Championship

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National Para Table Tennis Player Neslihan Kavas

The story of a para table tennis national team athlete

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