Definitions
- Referring to a specific sport played by individuals with physical disabilities. - Talking about a game that involves throwing or rolling balls towards a target ball. - Describing a competitive sport that requires strategy, accuracy, and skill.
- Referring to a different sport played with larger balls on a court. - Talking about a game that involves throwing or rolling balls towards a smaller target ball. - Describing a recreational activity that can be played by people of all ages.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve throwing or rolling balls towards a target.
- 2Both require accuracy and skill.
- 3Both can be played as a competitive sport or a recreational activity.
- 4Both can be enjoyed by people of different abilities and ages.
- 5Both games have a social aspect and can be played with friends or family.
What is the difference?
- 1Equipment: Boccia uses smaller balls made of leather or synthetic materials, while bocci uses larger balls made of wood or plastic.
- 2Target: In boccia, the target is a smaller white ball called a jack, while in bocci, the target is a smaller ball called a pallino.
- 3Rules: Boccia has specific rules and regulations for players with disabilities, while bocci has more flexible rules and variations depending on the region or players' preferences.
- 4Court: Boccia can be played on any flat surface, while bocci is played on a specific court with defined boundaries.
- 5Popularity: Boccia is more commonly known and played in the Paralympic Games and disability sports events, while bocci is more popular as a recreational activity in various countries.
Remember this!
Boccia and bocci are two different games that involve throwing or rolling balls towards a target. While both require accuracy and skill, they differ in terms of equipment, target, rules, court, and popularity. Boccia is a competitive sport played by individuals with disabilities, using smaller balls and a smaller white target ball. On the other hand, bocci is a recreational activity played with larger balls and a smaller target ball, and it is enjoyed by people of all ages.
