Bocce ball courts come in a variety of sizes. If you want to build a court, you have the flexibility to work around the size of your area. The materials required for the surface are flexible, too. Bocce ball is played by rolling a small ball called a jack and then trying to roll larger balls as close to the jack as possible to score points. The game can be played one-against-one or in teams.
Set the Framework
Step 1
Clear an area to build a bocce ball court. Get rid of trees, tree roots, rocks and mounds of dirt.
Step 2
Measure the desired size for your court. The recommended size by Sports Unlimited is 76 feet long, and 10 to 13 feet wide. The site also says that courts can be of varying sizes.
Step 3
Set up a perimeter with wood, hammer and nails. Use wood that is at least 2 inches thick and at least 6 inches tall on the perimeter. Pound in 4-by-4 inch posts every 4 feet to connect the bumpers to, providing stability for when balls hit the side walls.
Step 4
Paint the perimeter with a color of your choice.
Surface the Court
Step 1
Lay a layer of crushed stone, or pea gravel, 3 to 5 inches thick as a base layer, according to Bocceballsets.net. Incorporate a 3 inch layer of crushed limestone as well. Smooth the entire surface with a broom or garden rake. The surface needs to be flat and all areas of the court must be even.
Step 2
Add 1 to 3 inches of tennis clay on top, similar to the clay used on tennis courts. According to Bocceballsets.net, you can also use crushed oyster shells.
Step 3
Use a rake to smooth the top surface and ensure that it is flat.
Step 4
Wet down the rock or wait for rain, allowing the court to settle. Impressions or slopes should be filled with more clay or oyster shells.
Step 5
Use a rolling device to get rid of cracks in the top layer.
Tips and Warnings
- Make sure the walls can withstand the weight and force of bocce balls.
- Ensure that the court is level throughout the process because it can be difficult and time-consuming to backtrack.
Things You'll Need
- Wood
- Nails
- Hammer
- Crushed stone
- Crushed limestone
- Tennis clay
- Water
- Rake
- Rolling device
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