10. Ends will be timed at 4 minutes for singles; 5 minutes for doubles. 11. The red player throws the first red ball, aiming to get as close to the jack ball as possible. 12. The blue player throws the first blue ball, aiming to get as close to the jack ball as possible. 13. The referee determines which color is closest to the jack ball. 14. The player with the longest distance to the jack ball continues to play. 15. Players must wait for referee to signal their color before throwing. 16. The game continues like this until all balls are thrown. 17. If the jack ball is thrown out of the legal area, it is placed on the cross. 18. The score: one point for each ball that is closer to the jack than the opponent’s closest ball. 19. Scores and times will be recorded and announced after each End. 20. The team with the highest number of total points will be the winner. 21. In the event of a tie, an extra End will be played, and tie-break rules will be used.
Additional Rules for Boccia
To begin the next ends: End 2, the Jack is thrown by the next player (blue player) (for Pair, box 3) End 3, the Jack is thrown by next player (red player) (for Pair, box 4) End 4, the Jack is thrown by next (blue player) (for Pair, box 5) Players can decide not to throw their remaining balls. The balls are then put in the dead ball area. VISUALLY IMPAIRED The competition will consist only of singles. A match of VI Boccia only comprises of 2 ends. Tactile Boccia grid will be used to keep score during the competition. 1. Each player may have a boccia grid, in which the volunteer will manipulate. 2. Walk the players around the circumference of the court, starting from their playing position to give them an impression about the size and shape of the playing area. Point out to them the throwing line, the v- line, the cross, and their starting position.
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