Learning the facts and rules of Bocce Ball

Things you should know about bocce ball, a game requiring a sports IQ of about 6. If lower than that, you should resign yourself to something like Bunko.The "palina," not "palomino" that's a horse of a different color.Spiked shoes are illegal, but they do improve the drainage.Do not fertilize the artificial turf, although the many wild ducks in the area often do. Once that stuff gets on the ball, you can easily throw a slider.The use of rubber measuring tape is forbidden.Women throw from the red line, men throw from the blue. Men who take advantage by cross-dressing will be eliminated from play, IF we happen to discover it. However, if you look attractive dressed this way, nothing will be said.Any ball leaving the court will be returned to a spot on the play area by tossing the ball 30 feet in the air. Helmets must be worn during this routine.No ball is to be thrown more than 35 mph so if it reaches Del Webb Boulevard, it will be traveling within the speed limit.After a round of play, the two winners move to the next court, the losers remain where they are. If you are a loser remaining on the same court for four or more rounds of play, the court will be named in your honor.If the ball doesn't go where you aim it, swear words are permissible as long as they're not capitalized. If you're 75 or older and you haven't scored yet, that is most unfortunate. You need to play more.